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Job Summary:

At Getty Digital, we're re-imagining how we can use data, software, and systems to provide a deeply linked and consistent experience for staff, scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts as they explore the rich and complex information held across the organization. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join the Collection Systems team as a Business Systems Analyst, Library Systems within Getty Digital’s Collection Platforms & Data department. 

This position reports to the Product Manager, Library & Archival Systems and works closely with staff from across the organization, including librarians, archivists, subject-matter experts, and technologists, to help manage, coordinate, and carry out technical work within our library systems. This role also evaluates application issues, provides application assistance to a large group of stakeholders, and keeps documentation updated. This is an opportunity for an information professional interested in systems librarianship who also possesses excellent communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with little supervision, keen research abilities, and a desire to continuously learn and expand their skill set. 

Getty, one of the most prestigious cultural heritage organizations in the world, is dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art, advancing conservation practice, and promoting public knowledge and appreciation of art. Our dynamic and beautiful campus is filled with art, archives and special collections, and a world-class research library. We offer two weeks of accrued vacation a year, every other Friday off, and excellent benefits. .  

This position is a hybrid work environment opportunity; this is not a permanent remote assignment. The successful candidate must be a California resident when employment begins and must work at least one day per week on Getty’s campus.  

Major Job Responsibilities:

Provide support for Alma, Ex Libris’ library management service platform

Provide support for ILLiad, OCLC and Atlas’ interlibrary loan application

Provide support for Springshare suite of library applications (LibApps)

Performs tasks related to library systems projects

Conducts research on best practices, standards and case studies related to library systems

Collaborates with program staff and application vendor support to optimize systems

Evaluates library-related data and system configurations to resolve reported issues

Assist in testing system upgrades and enhancements in sandbox environment, develop testing scripts, and coordinate testing with staff

Documents user requirements and develops end-user documentation and user facing knowledge articles

Follows department procedures  

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience

0-2 years experience with IT systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience working with library systems, preferably in the academic or cultural heritage domains.

Direct experience with Alma (library management system), ILLiad and/or Springshare is highly desirable.

Knowledge of current and emerging library technologies, metadata standards, workflows, and best practices

Experience remediating metadata in different formats and standards, including MARC and EAD

Proficiency with HTML, CSS, XML, and XSLT

Experience working with and using Python and APIs, preferred (will require developing this expertise)

Interest in developing service design and product management skills

Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly, as needed

Skilled at creating and maintaining documentation

Creative problem-solving and curiosity

Ability to work under little to no supervision

Strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt communication to varying audiences

Tact, diplomacy, and ability to work with a wide variety of audiences, including the ability to quickly develop good working relationships within a large organization  

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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.