Library Assistant II

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Job Summary :

The Getty Research Institute seeks a full-time Library Assistant II. There are two positions open, and both are limited-term (36 months).

These positions are focused on processing the library of art historian Robert Farris Thompson, one of the foremost scholars of the artistic and linguistic ties and continuities within the African Diaspora and Afro-Atlantic world.

The library consists of between 5,000 and 7,000 volumes, covering a wide range of topics involving Thompson’s interests and research.

The Library Assistants will work under limited supervision and in partnership with other catalogers and archivists to sort and catalog the collection according to library standards and best practices.

Specializing primarily in monograph cataloging functions, these positions will create, maintain, and update bibliographic, holdings, item, and authority records.

Copy cataloging work will range from simple to complex and will require bibliographic searching or use of reference sources to complete or verify data.

Duties will include other processing tasks such as building archival enclosures, rehousing ephemera, preparing labels, data entry, preparing and receiving shipments from storage, and paging materials from storage.

Major Job Responsibilities :

Applies knowledge of cataloging rules (AACR2R and / or RDA) and MARC records to search for and identify matching records in OCLC.

Applies local guidelines to decide how to treat each item, and subsequently route the item or perform complex copy cataloging.

Applies knowledge of Library of Congress Name Authority File, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Library of Congress Classification System to perform authority control and shelf-list checks on all items cataloged.

Performs physical processing of materials (e.g., labeling, marking, stamping, and housing)

May help in unpacking, organizing, and distributing materials

Assists in development and maintenance of job-related data and procedures.

Uses various library software applications to execute moderately complex transactions.

Participates in section meetings and other meetings as appropriate

Engages in continuing professional development by attending and participating in professional conferences and training opportunities related to position duties

Qualifications :

Undergraduate coursework in art history or related discipline preferred

Minimum 2 years related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Experience copy cataloging preferred

Experience using OCLC Connexion and / or ExLibris Alma preferred

Experience performing authority control preferred

Experience with LCCS and / or LCSH preferred

Strong communication, organization, study, and problem-solving skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Experience with industry standard software suites as appropriate to assigned duties

Experience handling fragile or brittle materials preferred

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 stored on 12-foot high bookshelves

Good manual dexterity required

Ability to work in partnership with others

Benefits and Perks :

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

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