Production Art Archivist (Part-Time, Film Library)

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is seeking an Archivist for Production Art to process and catalog visual elements created during film production. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Graphic Arts and is a part-time, hourly role based in Los Angeles.

The ideal candidate holds an MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, has at least 2 years in library/archives work, and demonstrates strong knowledge of film history, archival practices, and careful handling of fragile materials.

Qualifications

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional library or archives experience.
• Strong knowledge of film history and archival research.
• Familiarity with archival principles, preservation techniques, and condition assessment.
• Experience handling fragile materials.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organized work habits.
• Flexibility regarding work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production-oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and describe, process, and house new and legacy collections.
• Create detailed original catalog records in Axiell Collections.
• Perform metadata clean-up for existing catalog records in Axiell Collections.
• Assess collection materials for conservation treatment.
• Assist with reference services and research requests.
• Coordinate the transfer of collection materials between Graphic Arts and other library departments.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) degree

Tools

Axiell Collections

Job description

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is seeking an Archivist for Production Art to process and catalog visual elements created during film production. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Graphic Arts and is a part-time, hourly role based in Los Angeles.

The ideal candidate holds an MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, has at least 2 years in library/archives work, and demonstrates strong knowledge of film history, archival practices, and careful handling of fragile materials.