The document summarizes the role and responsibilities of the librarian at the American Film Institute (AFI), a non-profit arts organization founded in 1967 that supports film preservation and education. As the AFI librarian, key responsibilities include managing the Louis B. Mayer library and its large collection of books, films, scripts, and archives to support the educational goals of AFI and its film school. Future projects also involve digitizing collections and developing mobile apps and an enhanced catalog.

1. My Life as the AFI Librarian

2. The American Film Institute (AFI)Non-profit arts organizationFounded in 1967 by National Endowment for the ArtsProjects:AFI 100 Years…SeriesAFI Film FestivalAFI AwardsAFI Life Achievement AwardAFI Conservatory

3. AFI Organizational Chart“AFI is America's promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work and to educate the next generation of storytellers.”

4. Louis B. Mayer LibraryFounded in 1969 along with the ConservatoryThe library’s mission is to support the American Film Institute by offering resources that help the organization achieve its goals of education and preservation of the cinematic arts.

5. Library Organizational Chart

6. The Library DirectorThe Library Director provides operational management of the library resources and personnel to support the American Film Institute and the AFI Conservatory – an accredited MFA degree granting institution. This includes, but is not limited to acquisition and processing of materials, providing access to books and other collection material, organizing and maintaining the Conservatory archives and library management standards to comply with all regulatory agencies.

7. User GroupsAFI employeesMarketing DepartmentEvents DepartmentConservatoryFellowsProfessors

8. The Collection15,000 books11,000 films100 periodicals1,500 scriptsArchivesMovie PostersPress clippingsOld programs

9. Future ProjectsDigitization InitiativesMobile AppsEnhanced Catalog

10. Advocacy & MarketingBoard meetingsAnnual reportConferences Curating exhibitsSocial mediaFacebook, Twitter, blog

11. Balanced Scorecard