Library Page - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / Exhibitions Department Job at ME

Location : Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Library Page - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / Exhibitions Department

The New York Public Library

Job posted to this site on December 13th at 11 : 09am

Application Deadline : January 13th 2025

Part Time

Job Description

A part-time Exhibitions page position is available. The incumbent will work with the Curatorial Associate to assist with the development and production of temporary exhibitions and displays by providing project-related administrative support across the Exhibitions department.

The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, education, and exhibitions for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. The Exhibitions department at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building develops, organizes, and executes all aspects of the presentation of exhibitions and displays within the building’s galleries and public spaces. Exhibitions reflect the breadth of NYPL’s extraordinary holdings of over 46 million items and also provide an important platform for the public to access Library collections.

For those considering a career in libraries or museums, the Exhibition page position will provide important experience working in an exhibition program that presents and interprets special collections. We are looking for creative candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable, and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.

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 including Saturdays. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.

Department : Research Libraries

Employment Type : Part Time

Location : Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Workplace type : Onsite

Compensation : $16.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Exhibitions Dept. staff in the development and production of temporary exhibitions and displays
• Assists with creation of and content entry for exhibition websites and other digital platforms
• Organizes and maintains filing systems for digital assets and files related to exhibition development
• Assists exhibition team during installation of exhibitions
• Create a filing system for the Exhibition team’s files, which includes documentation of ~30 years of exhibitions at The New York Public Library
• Performs other related tasks as needed

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

Required Skills

Preferred Qualifications

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NYPL Core Values :

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

Work Environment

Physical Duties

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Schedule

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

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at

Location

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Compensation

16.00 / hour

Application URL or Email

Apply online here

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