# Library Page - Hunts Point Library

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: Bronx, New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part time
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**Apply**: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/3665de6f-5fd0-482f-b2c6-e0041ccee2a9
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_a4a7d9b1-e30

## Description

Do you love books and helping people? The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas and education for over 100 years. As a Library Page, you will have access to a wealth of knowledge and experience, allowing you to decide if the library is where you want to begin your career.

We are looking for candidates that demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. You will be expected to be an ambassador for the library, so a friendly demeanor goes a long way. You will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program as a Library Page, which provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project a positive and courteous attitude to the public by providing exceptional customer service

- Shelve and arrange books, CDs, DVDs and other library materials in order alphabetically and numerically

- Answer in-person inquiries, help patrons locate needed materials and refer patrons 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

Required Education & Experience:

- Current enrollment in a degree program at an accredited school

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

Required Skills:

- Ability to accurately and efficiently sort and arrange items in alphanumeric order

- Strong organisational skills and ability to follow detailed instruction in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent customer service skills and the 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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and printer issues preferred

- Experience with eReaders and library technologies preferred

- Ability to speak foreign languages preferred

Benefits:

- Core Values: Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues, Be Resourceful in solving problems, Be Curious in all aspects of your work, Be Welcoming and Inclusive Work Environment

- Public service library

- Physical Duties: Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs)

- Pushing book trucks

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## Skills

### Required
- ability to accurately and efficiently sort and arrange items in alphanumeric order
- strong organisational skills and ability to follow detailed instruction in a fast-paced environment
- excellent customer service skills and the 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

### Nice to have
- ability to troubleshoot basic computer and printer issues
- experience with eReaders and library technologies
- ability to speak foreign languages