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Location: Los Angeles, California

Salary: 25.67-32.09 Hourly Wage

Employment Term: Full-time

Employer Contact: Angie Gonzalez - [log in to unmask]

The Getty Research Institute is dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing awareness of the visual arts and their various histories through its expertise, ongoing collecting program, public programs, institutional partnerships, exhibitions, publications, digital services, and residential scholars’ programs. Among the world’s premier art libraries, the Getty Library and its Special Collections include over 1.5 million volumes, rare materials, and digital resources, which serve a vast international community of scholars and the interested public. The Institute's activities and scholarly resources guide and sustain each other and collectively provide a unique environment for research, critical inquiry, and scholarly exchange.

The Getty Library seeks an experienced candidate as a Library Assistant IV to work with the Special Collections Reading Room team to assist with public service activities and oversee the Special Collections Reading Room. Reporting to the Special Collections Reading Room Supervisor, the Library Assistant IV’s primary duties are to assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Special Collections Reading Room and Special Collections circulation. This position will serve as the primary team point of contact in the absence of the Supervisor. The Library Assistant IV provides services to a wide variety of staff and researchers, monitors the Special Collections Reading Room, and assists with classes, tours, and workshops.

The Library Assistant IV also replies to routine queries from staff and researchers, referring more complex queries to reference librarians and curators as appropriate. The Library Assistant IV serves as the point person for specific tasks and projects and oversees and/or supervises the work of others and will be expected to take a prominent role in assessing big picture needs and managing priorities for the section.

• Daily paging and reshelving of a high volume of material
• Ensures proper handling, care, storage, preservation, and tracking of collection items
• Oversees shelf-reading and other projects with Special Collections Reading Room team to maintain inventory of the collections
• May participate in meetings with other departmental sections
• Applies advanced knowledge of libraries, online systems and records
• Assists with complex projects and resolves complex problems
• Supervises Special Collections Reading Room desk and satellite spaces
• Plans, coordinates, and performs vault shifts and other collection maintenance with others
• Sets up Special Collections Reading Room and satellite spaces
• Works with supervisor to update departmental workflows and helps write new ones
• Assists with patron requests and Reading Room appointments
• Demonstrates initiative, works under litter supervision and in partnership with others
• Participates in special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in art history or related discipline preferred
• Graduate course work in library & information science, art history or a related discipline preferred
• Minimum 4 years related experience, preferably in an academic, arts, or cultural institution
• Supervisory and training experience preferred

All employees must be fully-vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. Exemptions from this requirement as a reasonable accommodation due to medical contraindication, disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice will be considered.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with at least 1-2 foreign languages preferred
• Strong capability for utilizing Library Information Systems, finding aids, and other online resources
• Ability to learn library-specific software applications
• Requires ability to handle rare and unique materials with care
• Ability to adapt quickly from routine tasks to advanced customer service for researchers
• Physical activity for extended periods at various times throughout the day including lifting library materials weighing up to 40 pounds and pushing heavy book carts
• Ability to climb industrial ladders required in order to page and shelve from the collections located on 12-foot high compact shelving units.
• Ability to work in partnership with others

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