Library Page - Library for the Performing Arts / Jerome Robbins Dance Division bei The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library · New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in New York
Overview
The Jerome Robbins Dance Division is the largest dance archive and library in the world and fulfills NYPL’s mission by providing excellent reference and access to our collections as well as hosting a broad range of public programming, outreach, and educational initiatives.
The Dance Division’s Library Page supports the Division’s collection maintenance, exhibition, and public service activities, working primarily with the Division’s General Research and Special Collections, as well as other projects as assigned.
The library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.
You will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program as a Library Page. A career growth development program that empowers youth as they shape their careers. The Program provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship.
The Jerome Robbins Dance Division is the largest dance archive and library in the world and fulfills NYPL’s mission by providing excellent reference and access to our collections as well as hosting a broad range of public programming, outreach, and educational initiatives.
The Dance Division’s Library Page supports the Division’s collection maintenance, exhibition, and public service activities, working primarily with the Division’s General Research and Special Collections, as well as other projects as assigned.
The library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.
You will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program as a Library Page. A career growth development program that empowers youth as they shape their careers. The Program provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Curator, the Library Page:
- Retrieves and shelves Special Collections materials, including processed and unprocessed archival, manuscript, graphic, and audio and moving image materials
- Rehouses and reshelf fragile materials including papers, scrapbooks, photographs, prints, designs, and original artworks
- Shelf-reads Special Collections and General Research holdings
- Assists in preparing and sending Special Collections materials for exhibition, processing, and to off-site storage
- Prepares and processes material for use in the Special Collections Reading Room
- Performs general office duties, including photocopying and messaging
Required Education, Experience & Skills
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
- Demonstrated interest in dance and/or other performing arts
- Computer skills, including working knowledge of Google Suite and web searching.
- Communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships
- Ability to accurately and efficiently sort and arrange items in alphanumeric order
- Strong organizational 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
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, reliability, and initiative
- This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of library materials; pushing and pulling of book carts; and frequent stooping and reaching
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL 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
- Research Library & office environment
Physical Duties
- Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs)
- Pushing book trucks
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No.
Schedule
The library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.
