# Library Page - Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: Bronx, New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part-time
**Category**: Education

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## Description

We are seeking a Library Page to join our team at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library in the Bronx. As a Library Page, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a library setting, working with a diverse range of patrons and assisting with various tasks.

The Library Page position is scheduled for 17 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays, and is a part-time role. The position will be temporarily reassigned to Morris Park while the branch is closed for renovations.

### Key Responsibilities

As a Library Page, you will:

- 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, help patrons locate needed materials, and refer them to the appropriate place or person 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 & Expertise

To be considered for this role, you must:

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

- Have proper employment certification for minors under 18, as required by New York State law

- Possess strong organisational skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced environment

- Have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse patronage

- Possess superb interpersonal and communication skills

- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and reliability

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

### Preferred Qualifications

We prefer candidates with:

- The ability to troubleshoot basic computer and printer issues

- Experience with e-readers and library technologies

- The ability to speak foreign languages

### Benefits

At NYPL, we value:

- Being helpful to patrons and colleagues

- Being resourceful in solving problems

- Being curious in all aspects of your work

The physical duties of this role include moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs) and pushing book trucks.

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## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Applications
- organisational skills
- customer service skills
- problem-solving skills
- interpersonal skills
- communication skills

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

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