# Library Page - Conservation Lab

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: Long Island City, New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part time
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

We are seeking a Library Page to join our Conservation Division at the New York Public Library. As a Library Page, you will have the opportunity to work in a large and busy conservation department, gaining experience and knowledge in a professional library environment.

The Library Page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, and may be subject to change. Responsibilities include:

- Preparing and constructing housing materials for collections

- Rehousing collections

- Performing basic stabilization of collections

- Performing batch repair treatments on general collection books

- Helping maintain conservation materials and supplies in order

- Assisting Conservation staff with basic lab and conservation tasks

- Learning about the daily operations of a library conservation lab

Requirements:

- Current enrollment in a high school or college or degree-granting program

- Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law

- Interest in cultural heritage

- Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand skills

- Computer fluency, especially with Google Suite and Microsoft Office

- Sound organizational skills and ability to follow instructions in a detailed-oriented environment

- Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and professionalism

- Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships

Benefits:

- Opportunity to work in a world-class Research Center

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment

- Professional development and growth opportunities

Physical duties may include lifting up to 30 lbs, working with machines, and moving book carts.

## Skills

### Required
- manual dexterity
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- organizational skills
- communication skills

### Nice to have
- CAD software
- history
- art history
- art techniques

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