Special Collections Archivist I
digital library federationLos Angeles, CA
Special Collections Archivist I
digital library federationLos Angeles, CA
8 days ago
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Job Summary:
The Getty Research Institute is seeking a limited-term Special Collections Archivist I to enhance description and discovery of the study photograph collections of the historic Photo Archive, a compilation of over two million documentary photographs of Western art and architecture from antiquity through the early twentieth century. The focus of this position will be to implement the Photo Archive's transition from an on-site browsable collection to off-site paged access. This is a thirty-month limited-term position. Using a broad knowledge of Western art history, an understanding of the historiography of the discipline and the history of photographic markets, the Archivist I will create tools to facilitate discovery of the study photograph collections in the new access framework. Over 90 stub records, representing the division of the collections by chronology, culture and medium, will be upgraded into DACS-compliant finding aids. The Archivist I will also perform basic collection maintenance, such as sleeving rare photographic formats, interfiling photographs, and replacing missing box labels; update MARC records; and assist with packing the collection and coordinating the off-site move.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Arranges, processes, and re-houses collection materials
Creates new metadata of advanced complexity based on standards, best practices, research, and review
Applies advanced knowledge to edit, aggregate, enhance, transform, and disseminate existing metadata
Makes judgments regarding storage and preservation of collection materials in consultation with others
Maintains current knowledge in standards, best practices, and specialized subjects, formats, and systems
Supports other departmental activities, as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in appropriate discipline, Art History or Library & Information Science fields preferred
0-2 years related experience, preferably in an academic, arts, or cultural institution
May require advanced subject, language, and/or technical expertise
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated subject knowledge of the broad range of Western art history from antiquity to the early twentieth century, with the ability to visually classify works of art by national/regional schools and chronological periods preferred
Knowledge of standards such as DACS, EAD, MARC and RDA preferred
Basic knowledge of twentieth century art historians and photograph vendors preferred
Basic knowledge of late nineteenth/early twentieth century photographic printing techniques and other image reproduction processes preferred
Familiarity with collection management practices
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in team-based and collaborative environments
Ability to meet deadlines, apply policies and procedures consistently, conduct research and present recommendations
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 Getty’s off-site storage facility, approximately 30 miles to the north of the Getty Center
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Junior
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Archivists
Industry
Libraries and Archives
Posted
8 days ago
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