Description
We are seeking a Library Page to join our team at the Bronx Library Center. As a Library Page, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assist patrons, and gain valuable experience in a library setting.
The New York Public Library is an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers. As a Library Page, you will be an ambassador for the library, providing exceptional customer service, shelving and arranging library materials, answering inquiries, and assisting patrons with basic computer and audio/visual equipment usage.
You will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program, which provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service to patrons
- Shelf and arrange books, CDs, DVDs, and other library materials in alphabetical and numerical order
- Answer in-person inquiries and assist patrons in locating needed materials
- 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
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a student in an accredited educational program
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Friendly demeanor and ability to work with a diverse patronage
- Basic computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and printer issues
- Experience with eReaders and library technologies
- Ability to speak foreign languages
Benefits:
- Opportunity to participate in the Library Page Fellowship Program
- Gain valuable work experience in a library setting
- Flexible scheduling (18 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays)