Head
Collection Development Department
Research Library
The Getty Research Institute
The Getty Research Institute (GRI) - an international research center with
an extensive world art library, a research and education program, and
programs in publications, exhibitions, and other public activities - seeks
nominations and applications for a Head of Collection Development for its
Research Library. Current holdings of the library include 800,000 volumes
of books, serials, and art auction catalogs; 2 million study photographs;
extensive special collections, including rare books and prints, documentary
photographs, and manuscript and archival collections; and a growing body of
electronic resources. The Research Library serves as an international
research community and the programs of the Getty Trust. (The Getty Research
Institute web site address is: http://www.getty.edu/gri).
Working under broad direction, the Head of the Collection Development
Department reports to the Chief Librarian. Plans, directs, and manages the
intellectual building and shaping of the Research Library's collections.
Fiscal responsibility of acquisitions funds. Manages a department of a
senior collections curator, collections curators, a bibliographer, and
support staff. Participates in the coordination and management of all
library operations. Works closely with Research Library management to
ensure the proper processing, cataloging, housing, conservation and
supervision of use of all collection materials. Coordinates development of
exhibitions and publications by department staff; works with other GRI
departments in implementation. Develops proposals for acquisitions,
exhibitions, seminars and publications in own field of subject expertise.
Regular domestic and international travel.
Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in art history or related discipline or an
ALA-accredited MLS degree plus a graduate degree in art history or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Reading skills in two
or more foreign languages and conversation skills in one foreign language.
8-10 years managerial experience in complex academic or research library,
which includes the curatorial development and management of collections of
rare and special materials, the supervision of curators and/or other
professional staff, and the development and control of budgets. Proven
ability in the intellectual defining and shaping of a large collection
comprised of rare and special materials in a variety of media. Knowledge
of special collections markets and antiquarian materials. Donor relations
experience. Must be an open, communicative and confident professional and
have outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent managerial,
organizational, supervisory, and written and verbal communication skills; a
keen intellect, intellectual curiosity, a fundamental affinity for dealing
with complex issues where many criteria matter but to varying degrees to
different constituencies; and the ability to bring differing constituencies
to consensus.
Availability: The review of applications will continue until a candidate
is selected.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Interested parties are invited to submit a letter of application and resume
to:
Human Resources Specialist, The Getty Research Institute, 1200 Getty Center
Drive, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1688.
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