The J. Paul Getty Trust
Library Assistant III
The J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Library Assistant III
Job Family
Library
Type
Regular Full-Time
Position Status
Getty Center
Workplace Type
Onsite
Salaried/Hourly
Hourly
Hiring Pay Scale
$23.02 - $28.77 Hourly
Salary
Commensurate with experience and internal equity
Program/Department
Research Institute - 0419-Research Services and Collections
Requisition Number
2024-4400
ERRP Eligible
No
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 welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks a full-time Library Assistant III to work as a member of the Circulation team. Reporting to the Manager of Circulation, the Library Assistant III's primary duties are; managing the book digitization preparation workflow, which includes working from selected lists of special collections materials, pulling titles, assessing materials for digitization, and updating lists post-digitization, and collection maintenance "end processing", which includes marking, housing, repairing, and evaluating the condition of library materials. The Library Assistant III will work in a team-based environment but also under little to no supervision. The Library Assistant III will work on some additional circulation tasks including pulling, sorting, and shelving books, charging and discharging materials, and editing online records. The Getty Library uses the Ex-Libris suite of hosted products: Alma, Primo, and Rosetta. The Library Assistant III may work on occasion at the Library's Annex location in Valencia, CA.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.Major Job Responsibilities
Collection maintenance and end processing of general collection materials
Selection and assessment process for special collections book digitizationMay assist with special collections end processingMay assist and resolve moderately complex problems for staff and library usersMay assist in processing, caring for, and reformatting collectionsUses various library software applications to execute moderately complex transactionsMaintains the general collections stacksAssists with the ongoing tasks associated with the circulation of materials including pulling, sorting, and reshelving books and serialsCheck materials in and out using the Alma library systemStaffs a Library public service deskQualifications
Bachelor's degree in art history or related discipline preferredMinimum 3 years related experienceSome supervisory and training experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with library patronsStrong organizational skillsExceptional attention to detailFamiliarity in at least one foreign language preferredExperience with industry standard software suites as appropriate to assigned dutiesExperience with library circulation systems, bibliographic databases, and library specific software application preferredAbility to handle rare and unique materials with careExperience handling fragile or brittle materials preferredPhysical activity for extended periods at various times throughout the day including lifting library materials weighing up to 40 pounds and pushing heavy book cartsAbility to climb industrial ladders required to page and shelve from the collections
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 MatchGetty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement accountEducational Assistance and professional developmentPaid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days12 Paid HolidaysMany positions have bi-weekly Off-FridaysOn-Site Fitness Center at Getty CenterCommunity service opportunitiesTo 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.
Job Family
Library
Type
Regular Full-Time
Position Status
Getty Center
Workplace Type
Onsite
Salaried/Hourly
Hourly
Hiring Pay Scale
$23.02 - $28.77 Hourly
Salary
Commensurate with experience and internal equity
Program/Department
Research Institute - 0419-Research Services and Collections
Requisition Number
2024-4400
ERRP Eligible
No
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 welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks a full-time Library Assistant III to work as a member of the Circulation team. Reporting to the Manager of Circulation, the Library Assistant III's primary duties are; managing the book digitization preparation workflow, which includes working from selected lists of special collections materials, pulling titles, assessing materials for digitization, and updating lists post-digitization, and collection maintenance "end processing", which includes marking, housing, repairing, and evaluating the condition of library materials. The Library Assistant III will work in a team-based environment but also under little to no supervision. The Library Assistant III will work on some additional circulation tasks including pulling, sorting, and shelving books, charging and discharging materials, and editing online records. The Getty Library uses the Ex-Libris suite of hosted products: Alma, Primo, and Rosetta. The Library Assistant III may work on occasion at the Library's Annex location in Valencia, CA.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.Major Job Responsibilities
Collection maintenance and end processing of general collection materials
Selection and assessment process for special collections book digitizationMay assist with special collections end processingMay assist and resolve moderately complex problems for staff and library usersMay assist in processing, caring for, and reformatting collectionsUses various library software applications to execute moderately complex transactionsMaintains the general collections stacksAssists with the ongoing tasks associated with the circulation of materials including pulling, sorting, and reshelving books and serialsCheck materials in and out using the Alma library systemStaffs a Library public service deskQualifications
Bachelor's degree in art history or related discipline preferredMinimum 3 years related experienceSome supervisory and training experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with library patronsStrong organizational skillsExceptional attention to detailFamiliarity in at least one foreign language preferredExperience with industry standard software suites as appropriate to assigned dutiesExperience with library circulation systems, bibliographic databases, and library specific software application preferredAbility to handle rare and unique materials with careExperience handling fragile or brittle materials preferredPhysical activity for extended periods at various times throughout the day including lifting library materials weighing up to 40 pounds and pushing heavy book cartsAbility to climb industrial ladders required to page and shelve from the collections
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 MatchGetty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement accountEducational Assistance and professional developmentPaid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days12 Paid HolidaysMany positions have bi-weekly Off-FridaysOn-Site Fitness Center at Getty CenterCommunity service opportunitiesTo 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.