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Special Collections Archivist II

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty: Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission. The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Job Summary:

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks two motivated, knowledgeable archivists to work in partnership to process and catalog special collections with an emphasis on archives related to modern and contemporary art history. With the goal of promoting collection discovery, access, preservation, and use, the archivists will apply professional standards and best practices to arrange, re-house, and describe mixed-format collections including the archives of artists, curators, collectors, dealers, educators, and scholars of a variety of cultures, ethnicities, races, and genders. One of the two positions will be particularly oriented toward archives of artists of African American and African diasporic heritage; for more information see Getty’s AAAHI Initiative.

Reporting to the Manager of Special Collections Cataloging and Processing, the archivists should have multiple years of practical processing and cataloging experience, a demonstrated ability to work in partnership with colleagues, and may supervise interns, student workers and para-professional staff. The archivists may contribute to other scholarly, outreach, and collection management activities related to special collections.

Located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Getty Research Institute is dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing awareness of the visual arts and their histories. Serving an international community of scholars and the interested public, the Getty Library is one of the largest art and architecture libraries in the world, with holdings of more than 1.5 million volumes and digital resources. Special Collections include rare books and journals, rare photographs, prints and drawings dating from the 15th century to the present, architectural drawings and models, art multiples, film, audio and video recordings, digital content, and extensive archives and manuscript collections.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Work under little to no supervision on assigned projects to improve access to archives and other special collections
Survey collections and develop and implement processing plans
Arrange, process, and re-house collection materials
Create and enhance finding aids and bibliographic records based on current standards, best practices, research, and evaluation
Identify conservation concerns and perform basic preservation practices
Maintain knowledge in standards, systems and specialized subjects
Assist in ongoing development, refinement and documentation of processes and procedures
Maintain processing metrics and project documentation
May manage or participate in group processing projects
May train and supervise others and revise the work of others
May answer reference questions
May research, write, present, and publish about collections and work activities
May contribute to outreach activities
Undertake special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Library and Information Studies, with a focus on archives, or a related discipline
Minimum 2 years of related professional experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of standards such as DACS, EAD, MARC, and RDA preferred
Experience with ArchivesSpace or other collection management systems, preferred
Ability to work both under minimal supervision and in team-based, partnership environments
Strong writing and communication skills
Demonstrated subject knowledge or secondary graduate degree in art history, contemporary art preferred
Familiarity with digital materials management and transformation preferred
Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language in the GRI’s collecting areas, preferred
Ability to lift and move 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 in Valencia, approximately 30 miles to the north

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

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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INDUSTRY

Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Los Angeles, CA

DATE POSTED

August 5, 2023