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.

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

• Undergraduate coursework in art history or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 2 years related experience

• 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

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 .