Share Email Opening Title Production Art Librarian  Description The Production Art Librarian is responsible for managing the library's collections of production art, including costume and production design drawings, storyboards, title art, and animation cels and drawings. This is a full-time position in the Graphic Arts Department of the Margaret Herrick Library and reports to the Graphic Arts Librarian. Duties and Responsibilities Set production art cataloging policy and procedures in consultation with the Graphic Arts Librarian Create catalog records with descriptive metadata for production art Maintain metadata standards and oversee their application Identify metadata gaps and issues and implement projects to remedy them Participate in Academy and library metadata governance committees Train and supervise production art catalogers and interns Oversee location and storage of holdings and strategize long-term storage plans Prepare items for digitization Identify conservation needs and coordinate with conservation staff to address them Provide research assistance, including desk and telephone reference Other duties as assigned including giving tours and supporting exhibition activities   Position Requirements Qualifications and Requirements M.L.I.S. or equivalent degree in an archival studies program Bachelor of art in film studies, art history or art An interest in the history of film Prior library or archives experience, preferably in a special collections environment Demonstrated cataloging experience Strong computer skills Experience working with Inmagic and/or Adlib databases is highly desirable Familiarity with the Thesaurus for Graphic Materials and other relevant thesauri Knowledge of art and print processes Familiarity with preservation techniques and condition assessment is desirable Experience creating, evaluating and updating workflows and related documentation Experience training and/or managing staff Fluent English-language communication skills Practiced in handling fragile materials Comfortable speaking in public to student and VIP tour groups Personal Characteristics: Attention to detail and organized and orderly work habits Self-motivation, dependability, efficiency, and confidence working independently Pleasant personality and ability to work successfully with colleagues Physical Demands: Able to lift and move moderately heavy boxes (20 lbs.) and other objects to and from high and low shelves and drawers   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Production Art Librarian   Location Los Angeles   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://oscars.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Special Collections Associate, Acquisitions, Part-Time in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/19/2024 [Apply Now] Library Assistant, Part Time in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Salesforce Administrator in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/16/2024 [Apply Now] Custodial Associate in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 12/19/2023 [Apply Now] Supervisor, Facility in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 12/19/2023 [Apply Now] Imaging Science, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now] Getty Marrow, Institutional Archives and Collections Intern, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now]

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