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Library Page - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / Treasures Exhibitions

Department: Research Libraries

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Reporting To: Sara Spink

Compensation: $16.00 / hour

Description

A part-time page position is available at the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Exhibition Programming Office. The incumbent will work with the Exhibitions team to assist with the development and production of exhibitions and displays by providing project-related administrative support. The page will be particularly involved in the ongoing development of the Polonsky Exhibition of the New York Public Library’s Treasures—the Library’s permanent, rotating exhibition—and will also have the opportunity to work on other exhibition projects in varying stages of development.

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 56 million items and also provide an important platform for the public to access Library collections.

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.

For those considering a career in 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 and resourceful candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable, and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Exhibitions staff in the development and production of temporary exhibitions and displays

• Assists with creation of and content entry for exhibition checklists, exhibition websites, and other digital platforms

• Conducts research on collection items and monitors project schedules

• Organizes and maintains filing systems for digital assets and files related to exhibition development

• Assists Exhibitions team during installation of exhibitions

• Performs other related tasks as needed

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate-level degree program at an accredited school, preferably with a focus in art history, museum studies, history, or English literature

Required Skills

• Knowledge of PC and Mac environments, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and applications such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel

• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instruction in a fast-paced environment

• Comfort with basic copyediting and drafting text

• Superb interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop preferred

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NYPL 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

Work Environment

• Office setting

• Public library setting

• Exhibition galleries (occasionally during construction and installation)

• Some work in special collections areas

Physical Duties

• Moderate lifting may be required (up to 25 lbs)

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

No

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.

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.

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