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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.

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

• 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 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 work in 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

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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