# Library Page - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / General Periodical Division

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

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## Description

Overview

Library Page positions are educational opportunities for candidates currently enrolled as students in an accredited educational program. As a Library Page at The New York Public Library, you will assist patrons, provide exceptional customer service, and gain valuable experience working within a library system.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Page supervisor, the Library Page:

- Provides exceptional customer service and projects a positive attitude to the public

- Shelves and arranges books, CDs, DVDs, and other library materials in alphabetical and numerical order

- Answers in-person inquiries, helps patrons locate materials, and refers them to the appropriate place or person for assistance

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

- Locates and prepares library materials requested by patrons

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

- Helps set up public spaces for events and programs

- Performs other related tasks as needed

Requirements

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

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

Skills

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

- 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 for career readiness skills, career goal exploration, and on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship

Schedule

- 19 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays (variable schedule based on library needs and subject to change)

Physical Duties

- Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs)

- Pushing book trucks

## Skills

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

### Nice to have
- foreign languages
- eReaders
- library technologies
- troubleshooting basic computer and printer issues

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