Library Page - Conservation Lab

About the role

Library Page positions are educational opportunities for candidates who are currently enrolled as students in an accredited educational program. The position is located in the Library’s special collections conservation lab, supporting NYPL's three research centers dedicated to the preservation and access of tens of millions of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographic materials, works of art on paper, maps, music scores, and objects/artifacts.

The Library Page carries out rehousing and basic stabilization of collections and is trained in these capacities by Conservation staff. The role may also involve more intensive treatments, preparing items for exhibitions, participating in group projects, and contributing to the lab’s overall workflows, assets, and capabilities.

As a Library Page, you will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program, a career growth development program that provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and offer on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform rehousing and basic stabilization of collections
• Provide support and assistance to other staff members as needed
• Contribute to the continued development of the lab’s overall organization, workflows, assets, and capabilities
• Provide additional administrative support to the lab as necessary

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
• Interest in cultural heritage

Skills

• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand skills
• Computer fluency, especially with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Sound organizational skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software
• Knowledge of history, art history, and/or art techniques

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

• Lifting — perhaps up to 30 lbs
• Working with machines (computerized mat cutter, ultrasonic and edge polyester welders)
• Work under fume or dust extraction equipment
• Work at a workbench (as opposed to a desk)
• Moving book carts

Physical requirements? No

Pay

$17.00 / hour

Schedule

14-19 hours per week within the business hours Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.