Walt Disney Animation Studios Animation Research Library (ARL) needs to preserve its legacy production materials and art, which includes over 65,000,000 pieces of original artwork. This involves rehousing, reordering, and cataloging the physical collection to ensure proper care, storage, and accessibility for future enrichment and inspiration.
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with library and/or archives processes and standards
- Experience with relational databases
- Experience in working in a library, archive or museum
- Cataloging experience
- Experience with Google tools (Drive, Calendar, etc.) and Microsoft office programs
- Comfort with handling potentially fragile objects
- Requires the physical ability to lift, push, pull or physically maneuver a minimum of 35 lbs of materials and/or supplies
Responsibilities
- Process and rehouse physical artwork for digitization using best museum practices – handling, identifying mediums and ensuring proper archival storage and production order
- Support research and exhibitions by organizing, tracking and safely moving artworks and constructing specialized archival housing as needed.
- Capture metadata and catalog artwork into collections, including identifying medium, artist, measurements and labels for consistency across films.
- Research films, characters and creators as needed to produce accurate and comprehensive catalogue records.
- Participate in the creation of catalog records in our collections management system, carefully noting physical characteristics and metadata associated with each piece of art.
Other
- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment
- Detail-oriented, with conscientious work habits
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Interest in animation and/or original artwork
