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About the Role
Library Page positions are educational opportunities for candidates currently enrolled as students in an accredited educational program. The New York Public Library seeks reliable candidates with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a friendly demeanor to serve as ambassadors for the library. This role provides insight into library systems and career paths within the field.
Responsibilities
- Projects a positive and courteous attitude by providing exceptional customer service.
- Shelves and arranges books, CDs, DVDs, and other library materials in alphanumeric order.
- Answers in-person inquiries and assists patrons in locating materials.
- Refers patrons to the appropriate place or person for assistance.
- Assists patrons with basic computer, internet, and audio/visual equipment usage.
- Locates and prepares library materials requested by patrons.
- Assists staff with checking materials for damage and removing them from shelves.
- Helps set up public spaces for events and programs.
- Performs other related tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a student in a degree program/accredited school (High School, GED Program, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, etc.).
- Possess proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law.
- Ability to accurately and efficiently sort and arrange items in alphanumeric order.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse patronage.
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated reliability and professionalism.
- Basic computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
- Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs).
- Pushing book trucks.
Skills
- Customer service
- Organization
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Basic computer skills
- Basic technology skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Applications
Location
- Ottendorfer Library
Work Type
- Part Time
- 14 hours per week
Education Level
- Student in a degree program/accredited school (High School, GED Program, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, etc.)
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 / hour
About the Company
- The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.