The Getty Research Institute (GRI) is seeking a limited-term Library Assistant II to facilitate description and access to the GRI's unique materials. The focus of this position will be to enhance description of the Photo Archive, a collection of over 2 million documentary photographs of western art from antiquity through the early twentieth century, organized by chronology, medium and culture. This is a one-year limited-term position. Reporting to the Special Collections Archivist III who will o... more details
Library Assistant II
Job Family
Library
Type
LT Full-Time
Position Status
Getty Center
Workplace Type
Onsite
Salaried/Hourly
Hourly
Hiring Pay Scale
$20.54 - $25.68 Hourly
Salary
Commensurate with experience and internal equity
Program/Department
Research Institute - 0420-Special Collections Management
Requisition Number
2024-4388
ERRP Eligible
No
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Job Summary
The Getty Research Institute (GRI) is seeking a limited-term Library Assistant II to facilitate description and access to the GRI’s unique materials. The focus of this position will be to enhance description of the Photo Archive, a collection of over 2 million documentary photographs of western art from antiquity through the early twentieth century, organized by chronology, medium and culture. This is a one-year limited-term position.
Reporting to the Special Collections Archivist III who will oversee the project, the Library Assistant II will concentrate on increasing discovery of material by adding folder-level description to existing box-level finding aids for the various sections of the Photo Archive. They will also work on basic maintenance tasks, such as replacing loose box labels, placing fragile or damaged photographs in Mylar sleeves and creating circulation records.
Major Job Responsibilities
Physically processes and organizes collections according to established procedures to ensure proper handling, care, storage, preservation and tracking
Assists in creating, editing and enhancing metadata
Contributes to the development of a DACS-compliant finding aid and bibliographic record for collections based on current standards, best practices, research and evaluation
Learns and uses various library software applications to execute routine transactions, such as track materials, inventory, and manage library collections and activities
May prepare, organize, and/or sort materials and/or data for others to work with
May track locations and circulation status in library systems, create and update item records, holdings records, and unique identifiers
May perform routine collection maintenance and rehousing
Participates in additional projects as assigned
Qualifications
Undergraduate coursework in art history or related discipline preferred
Minimum 2 years related experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn library-specific software applications
Ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds and push book trucks
Experience with industry-standard software suites as appropriate to assigned duties
Ability to handle rare and unique materials with care
Introductory knowledge of bibliographic metadata structure and guidelines
Ability to work in partnership with others
Ability to climb ladders
Benefits and Perks
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.
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