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This is a one-year limited-term position in the Special Collections Cataloging at the Getty Research Institute. The Library Assistant III will work with minimal supervision under a Special Collections Archivist to process the Merrill C. Berman Collection of U.S. twentieth-century posters.

 

The collection is 68 linear feet and contains approximately 600 posters and accompanying materials such as photographs, catalogs, journals, and ephemera. The thematic focus revolves around the social roles of artists and graphic designs during key social movements in the United States, notably the federally funded initiative Work Progress Administration (WPA), American social justice movements, LGBTQ rights, African American activism, and civil rights protests. The collection features work by prominent artists: Emory Douglas, Richard Floethe, Hugo Gellert, Kenneth Anger, Dorothy Fellnagel, Katherine Millhous, Donald Moffett, Jack Smith, Andy Warhol, Dorothy Waugh, and David Wojnarowicz.

 

The Library Assistant III’s duties will include re-housing, arrangement, and description of collection materials according to archival standards and best practices.

 

Applications submitted by April 15 will be fully considered.

• Assists with archival processing, arrangement, and re-housing of delegated series
• 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 review
• 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
• Participates in additional projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in art history or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 3 years related experience
• Some supervisory and training experience preferred

• 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 oversize and posters helpful
• Introductory knowledge of bibliographic metadata structure and standards
• Experience with information and/or collection management systems preferred, knowledge of ArchivesSpace helpful
• Ability to work in partnership with others
• Ability to meet deadlines and apply policies and procedures consistently
• Ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds and push book trucks
• Ability to climb ladders

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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