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Library Page - BookOps
$62k-81k (estimate)
Full Time
4 Days Ago
The New York Public Library is Hiring a Library Page - BookOps Near New York, NY
Job Description
Job Description
Description
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.
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 Sorting and Distribution 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
- Current enrollment in a degree program at an accredited school
- Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law
- Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced environment
- Successfully demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Basic computer and technology skills such as MS Office Suite and Google Applications
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated reliability and professionalism
- Must be able to lift 25lbs and stand for an extended period of time
- Must be able to push a loaded book cart
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work diligently with minimal supervision
- Experience working in a fast paced environment
Core Values
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Physical Duties
- Moderate lifting required (up to 25 lbs)
- Safely loading and pushing wheeled book trucks & tubs
- Standing for an extended period of time
Work Environment
- Office Setting
- Warehouse Environment
Hours
19 hours per week
19 hours per week
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$62k-81k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/11/2024
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