WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 04.26.2021
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Library Curbside Service
The next Getty Library Curbside Service is May 18–20. All requests for library items made April 15–May 12 will be available for the May curbside service. Please see the attached Curbside Service instructions for May 2021 and FAQ about requesting library materials. Curbside Service dates and related information are also listed on the Getty Library at Home research guide’s Circulation Curbside Service page.
You will be able to make an appointment for a curbside service date and time beginning on May 10. Please look for information regarding Reservio and scheduling an appointment in the May 10 Getty THIS WEEK.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSION (DEAI)
Update from the DEAI Council and Senior Leadership
The DEAI Council met with members of Senior Leadership on April 19 to discuss the next concrete actions the Council will take to advance the Council’s Top 5 DEAI Priorities. With support from senior leadership, the Council is now moving forward with the following:
- Assess the internal recruitment and hiring process and develop a checklist that builds accountability for DEAI throughout the hiring process.
- Develop and implement a staff mentorship and sponsorship program that promotes and supports DEAI across the Getty.
- Create new programs for Getty staff to learn about and understand anti-racism and white supremacy, to include mandatory anti-bias and anti-racism training; a DEAI Anti-Racism Speaker Series; and encouraging organically formed, informal groups for discussion around these topics and common learning goals.
The DEAI Council and Senior Leaders hope to meet again in May to review further DEAI action items proposed by the Council, and look forward to sharing the results of that discussion with the Getty community.
Actualización de la Junta de DEAI y el liderazgo sénior
La Junta de DEAI se reunió con los integrantes del liderazgo sénior el lunes, 19 de abril, para analizar las próximas acciones concretas que adoptará para promover las 5 Prioridades Principales de DEAI de la Junta. Con el apoyo de los líderes sénior, la Junta ahora está avanzando con las siguientes tareas:
- Evaluación del proceso interno de búsqueda y contratación de personal, y desarrollo de una lista de verificación que cree responsabilidad sobre la DEAI durante todo el proceso de contratación.
- Desarrollo e implementación de un programa de tutoría y patrocinio para el personal, que promueva y apoye la DEAI en todo el Getty.
- Creación de nuevos programas para que el personal del Getty comprenda y conozca sobre los movimientos en contra del racismo y la supremacía blanca, que incluirán capacitación obligatoria contra los prejuicios y el racismo y una serie de charlas de DEAI en contra del racismo. Asimismo, se promoverá la formación orgánica de grupos informales para debatir sobre estos temas y sobre los objetivos de aprendizaje en común.
La Junta de DEAI y los líderes sénior planean reunirse nuevamente en mayo para revisar más actividades de DEAI propuestas por la Junta, y esperan compartir los resultados de ese análisis con la comunidad del Getty.
NEWS
Plastics behind the Iron Curtain
The Getty Conservation Institute has partnered with Die Neue Sammlung — The Design Museum in Munich, the Wende Museum of the Cold War in Los Angeles, and the Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences to launch German Democratic Plastics in Design, a project looking at how Soviet-era plastics were made and valued. Ranging from kitchen appliances and children’s toys to beauty tools and furniture, many of these colorful pieces are design achievements in their own right, and represent the modern aesthetic favored by many countries following World War II. Learn more and see some Soviet-era plastics on the Iris.
EVENTS
May Opportunities to Meet with Steve
Steve Olsen invites any staff member who has a topic they would like to discuss in one-on-one meetings to sign up for informal 10-minute conversations. His availability for the month of May is listed below. The 10-minute meetings will be filled first-come, first-served, and will be conducted via Zoom. Please contact Virginia Toledo to schedule.
Steve will be available:
- May 3, 10-11 a.m.
- May 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- May 26, 2-3 p.m.
Getty Center Staff Preview
Save the date for the upcoming preview week for staff, volunteers, and docents at the Getty Center, May 18–23. We’re looking forward to welcoming you and your family to visit the Center before we open to the public. More information to come soon on making reservations and safely enjoying your visit.
Create Your Calm Wellbeats Challenge
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May, the Fitness Center invites Getty staff to join the Create Your Calm Wellbeats-based challenge. From May 10–23, the two-week challenge includes daily mindfulness and meditation practice to help manage stress. Contact fitnesscenter@getty.edu to sign up or to learn more.
Reminder: April Is Financial Literacy Month
We want to hear from you! If you have worked with a financial coach from My Secure Advantage (MSA), we want to hear about your experience—and if you haven’t yet called MSA, we’d like to know why. Take our short survey no later than May 7. If you want to connect with a financial coach at MSA, simply call 888-724-2326 or visit My Secure Advantage.
Also, this final week of Financial Literacy Month is a good time to be sure that your Vanguard and life insurance beneficiaries are up to date. Click here for instructions on how to view and update those beneficiaries.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Getty Anniversaries This Week
15 Years
- Katie Underwood, Foundation Director’s Office, Foundation
20 Years
- Deborah Lepp, Registrar, Museum
- Brett Patti, Computer Standards and Testing, Getty Digital
Comings and Goings: April 1–15, 2021
Arrivals
- Isoke-Nilaja Cullins, Interpretive Content, Museum
- Cesar Balderas, Security Operations
- Jesse Munoz, Security Operations
- John Magana, Security Operations
- Jose Guerra, Security Operations
- Kristen Wiezel, Security Operations
- Peter Nothof, Security Operations
- Stephen Castaneda, Security Operations
Departures
- Chelsea Hogan, Public Programs, Villa
- Daniela Zelkin, Visitor Services
- Marika Page, Villa Museum Store Operations
- Rene Bobbitt-Galella, Database Administration, Getty Digital
- Aimee Cordero, Security Operations
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