WORK STUDY - LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Company: International Center of Photography
Role summary
WORK STUDY - LIBRARY ASSISTANT is a role at International Center of Photography in New York, New York, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-11. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- WORK STUDY - LIBRARY ASSISTANT
- Company
- International Center of Photography
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-11
Job description
Description
Department: Library
Supervisor: Martha Naranjo Sandoval, Library Manager
Duration: Academic Term
Availability: Four hours per week on Wednesdays, plus one additional hour per week for reshelving.
Position Summary
The Library Assistant aids the Library Manager with the day-to-day operations of the ICP Library and Special Collections Room. The ideal candidate is interested in libraries, photobooks, and information science and is organized and methodical. Students will gain hands-on experience working with library collections while learning about cataloging, collection care, library operations, and information science.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Reshelve and organize library materials.
Assist with organizing donated materials.
Prepare books for cataloging.
Support the general upkeep, maintenance, and organization of the library.
Host a Photobook Club public program featuring a selection of books from the library.
Curate a photobook selection for display in the library.
Assist with special projects related to library collections as needed.
Ideal Qualifications
Interest in libraries, photobooks, archives, or information science.
Strong organizational skills and a methodical approach to work.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks.
Eligibility
Only currently enrolled One-Year Certificate (OYC) students are eligible to apply. All applicants will be reviewed by the OYC Program Coordinator to confirm enrollment and eligibility.
After submitting an application, students will be asked to rank their work-study preferences. This information will be used during the placement process.
The International Center of Photography is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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