Library Page - BookOps / Shared Services Processing

The New York Public Library

Salary: $35k
Location: Long Island City, New York, United States
Job type: Part-time

Required skills

MS Office Suite
Google Applications

About the role

Overview
The BookOps Logistics Department is primarily responsible for receiving, processing, sorting, and the delivery of all new and circulating materials for 150 branches across 4 boroughs which comprise the BookOps member libraries. The workload volume for the Logistics Department is extremely high. In FY-18, nearly one million new materials were received and processed and over 8 million circulating items were sorted and delivered. These materials are selected to meet the needs of the communities of New York. This service level supports countless projects aligned with reading, learning, and Innovation within the member libraries.

This Library Page serves 3 different departments within BookOps Logistics Operations: Receiving and Processing, Sorting, and Distribution. The main functions of this role are to ensure the timely delivery of library materials to the BookOps member libraries. The major steps that are involved in this process are to receive, transport, process, shelve, sort and deliver library materials in an accurate and timely manner. Pages can work across any of these departments.

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 library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

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

Works with manual and automated systems to sort library materials, supplies, and inter-branch mail accurately
Prepares print and non-print library materials for circulation (open boxes, separate and shelve new materials, labeling materials, cover library books for preservation, etc )
Transports book trucks, and other containers to designated destinations
Opens cartons and shelves vendor supplies for operational usage
Completes some basic data entry
Works on specialized projects as they arise
Performs other related duties as required
Performs other related tasks as needed

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

Current enrollment in a degree program at an accredited school
Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law

Required Experience

Demonstrated reliability and professionalism
Successfully demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to work diligently with minimal supervision preferred
Experience working in a fast paced environment preferred

Required Skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer and technology skills such as MS Office Suite and Google Applications preferred
Must be able to move and transport up to 50lbs and remain stationary for an extended period of time
Must be able to push a loaded book cart

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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

Physical Duties

Moving and transporting required (up to 50 lbs)
Safely loading and pushing wheeled book trucks & tubs
Remain stationary for an extended period of time

Work Environment

Office Setting
Warehouse

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Yes

Schedule

19 hours per week

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