Andre, a senior at Cardinal Hayes High School, has established a good name for himself at the Countee Cullen Branch Library. In his one-and-a-half year tenure as a Computer Page, Andre has served over 500 adults and children. Patrons specifically return to see Andre because of his pleasant personality, teaching skills and computer expertise. Many of the hundreds of patrons Andre has worked with to complete resumes and job-related work, have received job offers from organizations they researched at Countee Cullen Branch Library. Andre has cultivated his technical skills and deepened his appreciation for computers to such an extent that he plans to attend college and major in Computer Science.

A senior at Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem, Jamal appreciates the educational opportunity of being a Computer Page at the 125th Street Branch Library and is glad to have a job that promotes his personal and professional development. Working as a Computer Page, Jamal uses computers on a daily basis, and gains valuable experience and skills. Jamal then empowers the public with his skills by helping the computer illiterate become literate. Upon graduation from high school, Jamal will attend Pennsylvania State University where he plans to major in Computer Information Systems.

A senior at Wadleigh Secondary School, Angela has worked as a Computer Page at the 115th Street Branch Library in the adult division. She particularly enjoys working with older patrons, individuals who are not yet experienced or comfortable with computers, a favorite aspect of her job. As a Computer Page, Angela has learned to work effectively with the public, to troubleshoot computer problems and to better manage her time -- skills that may be used when she pursues psychology in college.

Recently promoted from Computer Page at the 125th Street Branch Library to Library Clerk at the Aguilar Branch Library, Jose demonstrates that the Computer Page Program provides individuals with the opportunity to advance themselves as they contribute to the growth and welfare of their community. Reflecting on his one-year Computer Page experience, Jose describes his favorite aspects of the job: helping patrons with problems on the Internet and on the Macintosh Computer. Jose witnessed patrons' skills and confidence grow when manipulating the computers and printers, due in part to his assistance. In addition, Jose maintained user statistics to produce monthly reports that enabled Library officials to assess computer demand. Jose is a freshman at Interborough Institute and plans to major in Computer Information Systems.