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Library Page - Library for the Performing Arts / Dance Division

The Jerome Robbins Dance Division of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is the largest and most comprehensive archive in the world devoted to the documentation of dance. Chronicling the art of dance in all its forms, the Division acts as much more than a library. We work with the dance community to preserve the history of dance by gathering diverse written, visual, and aural resources, and work to ensure the art form's continuity through active documentation and educational programs.
 
The Dance Division’s Library Page works to support the Division’s maintenance of its collections, assisting primarily with collections care with some possibility of supporting outreach activities. Library Pages play an integral role in ensuring that our resources are available and accessible to the millions of patrons that visit the Library each year.  Library Pages are responsible for organizing the library's collections and preparing the library facilities for program use.  Our Library Pages are able to apply what they’ve learned in school while continuing to gain essential work experience with a team of fun and knowledgeable colleagues and leaders. Joining NYPL as a Library Page is a great opportunity to learn about the inner-workings of one of the busiest libraries in the country and is the stepping stone to a great career. 
 
The library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, which may include evenings and Saturdays.  Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.

Principal Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Collection Manager of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, the Dance Division Library Page is responsible for a variety of tasks within the Division, including:
  • Retrieving and shelving Special Collections materials, including processed and unprocessed archival, manuscript, graphic, and audio and moving image materials.
  • Rehousing and reshelving fragile materials including papers, scrapbooks, scripts, graphic materials, and photographic prints and negatives.
  • Shelf-reading Special Collections and rare book holdings.
  • Assisting in preparing and sending Special Collections materials for processing and to offsite storage. 
  • Support the preparation and processing of material for use in the Special Collections Reading Room.
  • Photocopying and messenger work.
  • Other related duties as required.

Required Education & Experience


Minimum Qualifications

  • Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships.
  • Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, speed, and accuracy in carrying out duties.
  • Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, the Google suite, the Internet, and e-mail programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team and on independent projects.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest in dance and/or other performing arts.

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

Work Environment

  • Office setting
  • Research library setting

Physical Duties

  • Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs)
  • This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of library materials; pushing and pulling of book carts; and frequent stooping and reaching. This position also may also require the use of stepladders.

Starting Salary

USD $15.00/Hr.

Hours

19 hours per week

Union / Non Union

Non Union

To Apply, go to:  https://www.nypl.org/careers

Address 40 Lincoln Center Plaza

City New York

State NY

Zip code 10023

Country US

Contact name Arlene Yu

Contact email arleneyu@nypl.org

Due date

Age range:

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