What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Aide I - Bronx Library Center Job at The New York Public Library in Bronx position at The New York Public Library?
Job Summary The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL's neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island-many of which date to Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century-are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials. The Library is seeking an Office Aide to provide quality customer service to our Library users. This position will be scheduled for 35 hours per week during public service hours..Responsibilities : Reporting to the Library Manager, the Office Aide : Works as part of a team to provide public service and assist with outreach activitiesAssists with reserves, inventory, circulation and other related dutiesProvides assistance to patrons on the use of computers and other technology or softwarePrepares print and non-print library materials for circulation, involving some data entry at a PCProcesses patron applications, including data entry, filing, and related tasksInspects and sorts print and non-print materialsAssists with creating and carrying out improvements to staff procedures and user experience of the LibraryPerforms related duties as requiredJob Summary
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL's neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island-many of which date to Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century-are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.
The Library is seeking an Office Aide to provide quality customer service to our Library users. This position will be scheduled for 35 hours per week during public service hours..
Responsibilities :
Reporting to the Library Manager, the Office Aide :
- Works as part of a team to provide public service and assist with outreach activities
- Assists with reserves, inventory, circulation and other related duties
- Provides assistance to patrons on the use of computers and other technology or software
- Prepares print and non-print library materials for circulation, involving some data entry at a PC
- Processes patron applications, including data entry, filing, and related tasks
- Inspects and sorts print and non-print materials
- Assists with creating and carrying out improvements to staff procedures and user experience of the Library
- Performs related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education and Certifications
Required Experience
Required Skills
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities :
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :
Work Environment
Physical Duties
Physical Required?
Union / Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
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