WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 4.13.2020
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Public Programming Postponed through Aug. 31
Protecting the health and safety of our community and visitors through the ongoing public health crisis remains our highest priority. To that end, public programs and special events at the Center and Villa will now be postponed through August 31. Our public programs and events require advance planning and notice that is not possible to predict at this time.
As you know, the Center and Villa closed to the public on March 14 until further notice. We will follow the direction of public health officials regarding the eventual reopening of our sites to both employees and the public, and we have begun preparations to safely reopen and welcome visitors once it is clear we can do so. The exhibition and public programming calendars of the Getty Museum and the Getty Research Institute are currently being evaluated. When future details are known about reopening to employees, to visitors, and reinstating public programming, we will make an announcement.
Face Coverings Required on Site
In addition to obtaining advance permission before arriving on site, staff coming to and from the Getty are also required to wear a cloth face covering while in transit and on site. Please continue to wear it throughout your work day at the Getty.
Important Reminder about Timekeeping
Throughout these unprecedented times, it is still necessary to maintain accurate timecards. It’s important that non-exempt staff working remotely record their actual hours worked and meal periods on their timecards. Please follow the directions in the attached PDF to ensure you are recording your hours correctly and using the proper codes, even if you are unable to work remotely or are short your regularly scheduled hours.
Home WiFi Troubleshooting
As we work remotely, many of us are experiencing problems with our home wifi. It might be your computer, your Wi-Fi, or the types and sizes of files you’re sending or retrieving. Attached are a few troubleshooting tips you can try.
Zoom Q&A Sessions
To help staff who are new to Zoom, or suddenly using it more heavily than ever before, Getty Digital is offering Zoom Q&A sessions for the remainder of April. Come with your questions!
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
For meeting URL, contact gettydigitaltraining@getty.edu
Getty Digital Training is working on more remote training opportunities. Check the Getty Digital Training Calendar on GO.
Shop Online with Free Shipping at the Getty Store
Find books, puzzles, and other art activities to keep you and your family inspired on shop.getty.edu. As a special for staff only, receive free domestic standard shipping on personal online purchases through May 31. Treat yourself or send a special gift to a friend—receive your 25% staff discount by entering code GETTY25 at checkout; enter GETTY in the “Company” field of the Shipping Address to default to Free Shipping. Not valid on department charges.
My Secure Advantage (MSA)
Only two days are left to enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card from MSA. You have until this Wednesday, April 15 to complete MSA’s online assessment to be entered into the raffle. You can use any computer, but you must use Chrome (not Internet Explorer). MSA is our new financial wellness partner from whom benefits-eligible employees may get free financial coaching. MSA and Vanguard also have a number of financial resources available, including free webinars, to help manage your finances during these turbulent times. A full list can be found on the Getty’s Financial Wellness page.
NEWS
Getty Library at Home: Online Resources for Staff and Scholars
Research Services has created a research guide to assist you while working remotely from home, providing information about:
- Getty Digital Collections (images, audiovisual, books) (designated as "on-site only" in the Library Catalog)
- Article and Subscription databases (including eJournals and eBooks) and how to access them from home
- Temporary and Open Access Online resources
- Interlibrary Loan Services
- Reference Services
Please note the guide is a work in progress and additional information will be added over time. This guide will also be posted on Getty GO. If you have questions or need assistance with a research strategy, please contact Getty Library Reference at reference@getty.edu and a librarian will assist you.
Website and Social Media Views Increase
Since the Getty Center and Villa closed to the public, visitors to the Getty website and social media channels have surged. The Getty's website views from March 31 to April 6 increased 132% compared to the same week last year, and the number of brand-new visitors to the website increased 151%. International views grew from 33% of total traffic last year to 42% of total traffic this year. In addition, shares of Getty's digital content on social media jumped from 36,800 shares in February to 241,000 shares in March. Several online posts contributed to the traffic increase, including the viral “recreate art” challenge.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Many Getty staff have seen or met Dr. Steven Jones and Lori Nelson from Jones & Associates, Inc. (otherwise known as JONES), who are supporting us in this essential initiative. If you have not yet met Dr. Jones or would like to learn more about Jones & Associates’ perspective regarding this difficult time, you might appreciate this video message that Dr. Jones has created for his clients. In another video, Dr. Jones speaks to a very relevant topic about respecting boundaries in online meetings, as we all become more accustomed to virtual connectivity. JONES anticipates being able to provide a series of vignettes regarding DEI in this time of working and connecting differently, focusing on using humor, expressing care, creating effective work environments, and other topics, which we will share with staff as they become available.
New Associate Director for the Foundation
Anne Helmreich will join the Getty Foundation as Associate Director effective April 20. Anne will transition from her current role as Associate Director of Digital Initiatives at the GRI, where she has overseen the Getty Vocabulary Program, the Project for the Study of Collecting and Provenance, and the Digital Art History Program, and shaped the GRI’s scholarly research agenda in digital applications, including the use of big data and computational analysis. Anne is no stranger to philanthropy, having served as a Senior Program Officer in the Foundation from 2011 to 2015. During that time, Anne oversaw the Connecting Art Histories and Online Scholarly Catalogue Initiatives, among others. Anne also currently co-chairs the Getty’s DEI Council, and will continue in that role.
EVENTS
Laura Owens on the Materiality of Abstraction
Laura Owens, a Los Angeles-based artist with a radically innovative approach to painting, was featured in the latest installment of GCI's Artist Dialogue video series, which engages artists in conversations exploring their art, materials, fabrication processes, working methods, and conservation. Describing herself as an abstract painter who uses figuration as a formal device, Owens has consistently been questioning and pushing the boundaries of painting with a refreshing irreverence. Watch the video here.
Drawing with your Kids
Education Specialist Rebecca Edwards helps parents at home with tips for drawing with kids. Whether you’re an experienced artist or someone who rarely picks up a pencil, you can see your world through a new lens by drawing—and also have some fun while you’re at it, she says. Concerned your drawings may not be very good? No worries—it’s a great opportunity to model persistence and patience for your children.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Anniversaries this week
20 Years
- Anthony Martinez, Grounds and Garden, Facilities
- Pamela Coleman, Accounting and Finance, Finance
15 Years
- Amilcar Perez, Grounds and Garden, Facilities
- Pedro Macias Carreon, Grounds and Garden, Facilities
Five Years
- Richard Hards, Antiquities Conservation, Museum
- Valerie Tate, Media Relations, Communications
- Selene Preciado, Grants Programming, Foundation
Comings and Goings
See how the Getty community is changing—and welcome new co-workers.
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