# Library Page - Grand Concourse Library

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: Bronx, 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 team at the Grand Concourse Library in the Bronx, New York.

As a Library Page, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and educational environment, gaining valuable experience and skills.

The New York Public Library is an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Provide exceptional customer service to the public, projecting a positive and courteous attitude

- Shelf and arrange books, CDs, DVDs, and other library materials in alphabetical and numerical order

- Answer in-person inquiries, assist patrons in locating materials, and refer them to the appropriate person or place for assistance

- Assist patrons with basic computer, internet, and audio/visual equipment usage

- Locate and prepare library materials requested by patrons

- Assist staff with checking materials for damage and removing them from the shelves

- Help set up public spaces for events and programs

- Perform other related tasks as needed

**Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:**

- Currently enrolled as a student in an accredited educational program (high school, GED program, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.)

- Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by New York State law

- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and printer issues (preferred)

- Experience with e-readers and library technologies (preferred)

- Ability to speak foreign languages (preferred)

- 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 basic technology skills, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications

**Benefits:**

- Access to the Library Page Fellowship Program, a career growth development program that provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship

- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and educational environment

- Part-time schedule with variable hours, including evenings and Saturdays (18 hours per week)

**Work Environment:**

- Public service library

- Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs)

- Pushing book trucks

## Skills

### Required
- organizational skills
- customer service skills
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- teamwork
- reliability
- professionalism
- basic computer skills

### Nice to have
- troubleshooting
- e-readers
- library technologies
- foreign languages

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