Hybrid Art Library Collection Librarian

The J. Paul Getty Trust; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

403(b) with up to 5% Getty Match

401(a) retirement contribution

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Fitness Center

Community service opportunities

Job summary

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) Collections & Discovery division seeks a knowledgeable, collaborative, and forward-thinking candidate to fill the role of Associate Bibliographer (Collection Development Librarian III) for the GRI's Library.

Responsible for most of the ongoing development of the GRI's renowned and distinctive general library collections, the ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in art history, a knowledge of current trends in the field, and a passion for the

Qualifications

• Reading/bibliographic knowledge of at least 2 foreign languages
• Current knowledge of relevant discipline and research methods
• Knowledge of library management systems
• Solid understanding of bibliographic metadata structure and principles
• Project management skills
• Advanced specialized knowledge of the art book and/or electronic resource trade preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines, apply policies and procedures consistently, conduct research, and present recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Serves as an overall subject expert in determining the ongoing bibliographic scope and coverage for a wide range of art-related topics, consulting with stakeholders as appropriate
• Reviews incoming material from approval plans to ensure relevance
• Regularly reviews existing approval plans for gaps in coverage and proposes refinements to profiles, working with others as needed
• Collaborates on establishing new approval plans or other methods of acquisitions based on geographic coverage
• Assists in tracking expenditures and maximizing the library acquisitions budget
• Collaborates on establishing and cultivating new vendor and donor relationships globally
• Selects individual titles that are outside of the scope and budget of current approval plans
• Reviews notifications from vendors and submits ordering selections according to evolving criteria and budgetary guidelines
• Notes gaps (lacunae) and considers future collecting goals both for antiquarian and newly published material
• Revises the Library Collection Development policy in accordance with evolving GRI priorities and budget
• Supplies content for the GRI communication channels and other Getty social media outlets
• Actively participates in relevant professional organizations and considers new models for potential coordinated collection development
• May conduct research, present, exhibit, and publish in areas of responsibility and expertise
• Promotes Getty's principles of having a welcoming and inclusive environment

Education

Master's or PhD in Art History and/or MLIS preferred

Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience

Tools

Library management systems

Bibliographic metadata

Job description

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) Collections & Discovery division seeks a knowledgeable, collaborative, and forward-thinking candidate to fill the role of Associate Bibliographer (Collection Development Librarian III) for the GRI's Library.

Responsible for most of the ongoing development of the GRI's renowned and distinctive general library collections, the ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in art history, a knowledge of current trends in the field, and a passion for the