This is a three-year limited-term position. The Library Assistant will work both in partnership and under limited supervision of the Project Archivist, in processing the papers of art historian Robert Farris Thompson, one of the foremost scholars of the artistic and linguistic connections and continuities within the African Diaspora and Afro-Atlantic world. Comprising approximately 300 linear feet, the archive documents all phases of Thompson's career and includes a diverse body of original reso... more details
Library Assistant III
Job Family
Library
Type
LT Full-Time
Position Status
Getty Center
Workplace Type
Hybrid/Partially Remote
Salaried/Hourly
Hourly
Hiring Pay Scale
$23.02 - $28.77 Hourly
Salary
Commensurate with experience and internal equity
Program/Department
Research Institute - 0420-Special Collections Management
Requisition Number
2023-4355
ERRP Eligible
No
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Job Summary
This is a three-year limited-term position. The Library Assistant will work both in partnership and under limited supervision of the Project Archivist, in processing the papers of art historian Robert Farris Thompson, one of the foremost scholars of the artistic and linguistic connections and continuities within the African Diaspora and Afro-Atlantic world.
Comprising approximately 300 linear feet, the archive documents all phases of Thompson's career and includes a diverse body of original resources and audiovisual material which he used for his research on topics such as Afro-Cuban and Sub-Saharan expressive cultures. The Library Assistant’s duties will include physical processing, arrangement, description, and re-housing of collection materials according to archival standards and best practices.
Major Job Responsibilities
Assists with archival processing, arrangement, and re-housing of delegated series within the Robert Farris Thompson papers
Ensures proper handling, care, storage, preservation, and tracking of collection items
Contributes to the development of a DACS-compliant finding aid and bibliographic record for the collection based on current standards, best practices, research, and evaluation
May identify conservation concerns and liaise with conservation staff
May retrieve, assess, and track collection materials for digitization
May oversee work-study students or undergraduate interns
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in art history or related discipline preferred
Minimum 3 years related experience
Some supervisory and training experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational skills, ability to work with a wide variety of audiences, and attention to detail
Knowledge of archival standards such as DACS, EAD, LCSH, AAT helpful
Experience handling rare and unique materials with care, familiarity handling photographic and audiovisual materials helpful
Introductory knowledge of bibliographic metadata structure and standards
Experience with information and/or collection management systems preferred, knowledge of ArchivesSpace helpful
Interest in art history and African American art helpful
Ability to workin partnership with others
Ability to meet deadlines and apply policies and procedures consistently
Ability to lift boxes and push book trucks up to 40 pounds
Ability to climb ladders
Must have means of transportation to work sites at both the Getty Center in Brentwood and the Getty’s off-site facility approximately 30 miles to the north
Benefits and Perks
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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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