Library Page - Conservation Lab

Library Page - Conservation Lab

• Department: Conservation
• Employment Type: Part Time
• Location: Library Services Center
• Reporting To: Anna Dyczewska
• Compensation: $16.50 / hour

Description

Overview

The Library Page position is located in the Library’s Conservation Division, which supports NYPL's three research centers dedicated to the preservation and access of tens of millions of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographic materials, works of art on paper, maps, music scores, and objects/artifacts. 

The Library Page position provides the opportunity to work in a large and busy conservation department staffed by conservators and technicians specializing in bound, flat, and photographic materials. The Library Page carries out rehousing and basic stabilization of collections and is trained in these capacities by Conservation staff. In addition, the Library Page may have the opportunity to do more than basic stabilization treatments and prepare items for exhibitions, participate in group projects, and to contribute to the continued development of the lab’s overall workflows, assets, and capabilities. 

Up to 19 hrs/week; schedules are variable based on the Library’s needs and may be subject to change. 
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Senior Paper Collections Conservator, the Library Page:

• Perform rehousing and basic stabilization of collections
• Provide support and assistance to other staff members as needed
• Contribute to the continued development of the lab’s overall organization, workflows,
• assets, and capabilities
• Provide additional administrative support to the lab as necessary

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

• Current enrollment in a  high school or college or degree-granting program 
• Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law
•  Interest in cultural heritage 

Required Skills

• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand skills
• Computer fluency, especially with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Sound organizational skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster
• cooperative and courteous working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software
• Knowledge of history, art history, and/or art techniques

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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

Work Environment:

• Conservation lab and office setting

Physical Duties

• Lifting -- perhaps up to 30 lbs 
• Working with machines (computerized mat cutter, ultrasonic and edge polyester welders) 
• Work under fume or dust extraction equipment
• Work at a workbench (as opposed to a desk)
• Moving book carts

Physical Required?
No

Union/Non Union
Non Union

FLSA Status
Non Exempt

Schedule
Up to 19 hours per week within the business hours Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.