Library Assistant II The J. Paul Getty Trust vision insurance, paid holidays, 403(b), retirement plan United States, California, Los Angeles 1200 Getty Center Drive (Show on map) Sep 29, 2026 Library Assistant II

Job Family Library Type Regular Full-Time Position Status Getty Center Workplace Type Onsite Salaried/Hourly Hourly Hiring Pay Scale $22.22 - $27.78 Hourly Salary Commensurate with experience and internal equity Program/Department Research Institute - 0419-Library Requisition Number 2026-4844 Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. 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 Summary Getty seeks a Library Assistant II to work with the Special Collections Reading Room team at the Getty Research Institute to assist with public service activities, circulation, and monitoring of the Special Collections Reading Room. Reporting to the Special Collections Reading Room Supervisor, the Library Assistant II's primary duties are to assist in the daily operations of the Special Collections Reading Room, including: retrieving and shelving Special Collections items and circulating items to various departments; using the Getty's integrated library system, Ex Libris' Alma and Primo, to manage library materials and patron requests and maintain holdings and item records; working with colleagues to maintain storage vaults; conducting inventories of Special Collections material; and monitoring and maintaining the Special Collections Reading Room and Seminar Room. The Library Assistant II provides services to a wide variety of staff and researchers, replies to routine queries, and refers more complex queries to the Library Assistant IV, the Special Collections Reading Room Supervisor, reference librarians, and curators, as appropriate. Participates in additional projects as assigned. 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 Daily paging and reshelving a high volume of material

Assists with and resolves moderately complex problems

Staffs a reading room and participates in a range of moderately complex library service activities for staff and external library users

Ensures proper handling, care, storage, preservation, and tracking of collection items

May conduct moderately complex collection maintenance as needed

Shelves, sorts, pages, routes, scans, or delivers collection materials from different locations in the library or library annex

Learns and uses various library software applications to execute moderately complex transactions to track materials, describe collections, manage library collections, and document activities

Maintains collection storage spaces and vaults by organizing, conducting physical shifts of material within vaults, and other inventory control projects

May facilitate tours, workshops, and classes

Participates in additional projects as assigned Qualifications Undergraduate coursework in art history or related discipline preferred

Minimum 2 years of related experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Reading knowledge in at least one foreign language preferred

Ability to learn library-specific software applications

Ability to lift boxes and push book trucks up to 40 pounds

Ability to climb industrial ladders required in order to page and shelve from collections located on 12-foot high compact shelving units

Experience with industry-standard software suites as appropriate to assigned duties

Experience with bibliographic databases and library-specific software applications (may include digital asset management systems), and productivity software preferred

Requires ability to handle rare and unique materials with care

Introductory knowledge of bibliographic metadata structure and standards

Ability to work in partnership with others

Familiarity with and knowledge of intellectual property and copyright issues 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.