Library Page - Shared Services Processing

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Library Page - Shared Services Processing

Department: BookOps

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Library Services Center

Reporting To: Amy Chen

Compensation: $17.00 / hour


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.

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 BookOps 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 Receiving & Processing 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

Required Education & Experience
Required Skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced environment
  • Developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Basic computer and technology skills such as MS Office Suite and Google Applications, 
  • Successfully demonstrate the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Dynamic flexibility, reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, sit and stand for some periods 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 

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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 required (up to 50 lbs)
  • Safely loading and pushing wheeled book trucks with materials
  • Sitting, standing, stooping and bending for extended periods
Physical Required?
Yes

Work Environment
  • Office Setting
  • Warehouse
Hours
19 hours per week

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
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