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Library Page - BookOps / Shared Services Processing
Department : BookOps
Employment Type : Part Time
Location : Library Services Center
Reporting To : Melissa Soto
Compensation : $16.50 / hour
Description
Overview
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.
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, Monday - Friday. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of a 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
Required Education, Experience & Skills
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NYPL Core Values :
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :
Physical Duties
Work Environment
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Schedule
19 hours per week
Salary : $17
