WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 03.22.2021
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Getty Stands with Asian Communities
Getty firmly rejects hate-related violence and hate speech, racism, and prejudice. We stand with our Asian and Asian American community members, as well as Asian communities around the world that are also targets for unacceptable hate and racism. See the full statement from Jim Cuno.
April Opportunities to Meet with Jim
Jim Cuno 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 April is listed below. The 10-minute meetings will be filled first-come, first-served, and will be conducted via Zoom.
In April, Jim will be available:
- April 21, 3-4 p.m.
- April 29, 9-10 a.m.
Please contact Piedad Garcia to schedule.
Limited Term Staff
Over the last five months Getty has conducted an analysis of job positions in the categories of Limited Term, Professional Fellows/Post Docs, and Research Assistants. As a result, we decided to convert 57% of the people currently in these groups to regular, full-time positions at Getty. Those who remain in limited-term roles in these job categories are doing so due to the specific responsibilities and needs of the position they hold. Everyone affected by these changes has already been personally informed. We have revised the descriptions of Limited Term, Professional Fellows/Post Docs, Research Assistants, and temporary staff to include clearer explanations of use and length of assignments. The revised descriptions are in the Staff Handbook.
Library Curbside Service
The next Getty Library Curbside Service is April 20–22. All requests for library items made March 11–April 14 will be available for the April curbside service. Please see the attached Curbside Service instructions for April 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 April 12. Look for information about Reservio and scheduling an appointment in the April 12 THIS WEEK.
Calling All Glimpse Users
Do you currently use glimpse.getty.edu? As a part of the work for Collection Online 2.0, we are gathering user feedback to help us understand user goals and needs when using Glimpse. If you are interested and willing to lend a few minutes for a user interview, held over Zoom, please contact Kristen Carter, the UX designer for this project.
Getty Research Portal
Learn how to use the Getty Research Portal with this new 10-minute overview and tutorial video. The Portal is a free online search platform that provides access to digitized volumes on art, architecture, material culture, and related fields. With 180,000 volumes contributed by nearly 40 international art libraries and museums, the Portal offers literature ranging from rare early publications to contemporary catalogs. Questions and comments about the Portal are welcome. Contact portal@getty.edu.
NEWS
Meet a Winner of “In Pursuit Of ___”
Mishelle Trejo, a 17-year-old from Chicago, was one of 33 winners of the Amplifier and J. Paul Getty Museum “In Pursuit of___,” a call for artworks from students ages 13-19. Teenagers were asked to reflect on their own lives, consider the state of the world, and inspire others through their unique artistic visions. The winning artworks, including Trejo’s, were displayed as large-scale projections on city landmarks in Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Anchorage. Learn more about how Trejo created a poster that combined an archival image of immigrant workers and a caption honoring her parents, who are immigrants from Mexico.
#GettyMuseumChallenge Is the Best
PR Week named #GettyMuseumChallenge Best Viral and Best in Social Media for 2020. The PR Week awards are the most significant in the public relations and marketing fields. Getty was a finalist among big ad and PR agencies, and major, well-funded brands. Congratulations to Sarah Waldorf and everyone on the team who contributed to its success, including staff members who seeded the challenge with their own creations.
EVENTS
Reminder: Spring Fitness Center Virtual Programs
Beginning today, March 22, join the March Madness basketball-themed Spring Madness game. Spring Madness is just one of the activities offered by the Fitness Center to help you stay active and connected. Check out a Zoom fitness class led by staff; try one of the many free Wellbeats fitness, nutrition, and mind/body offerings, or connect with Lisa and Karl for free one-on-one training. Contact fitnesscenter@getty.edu for more information.
Save the Date: All-Staff Update March 30, 2021
Getty staff, docents, and volunteers are invited to join an all-staff update on Tuesday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time via Zoom webinar. Please use this Zoom link to join the All-Staff meeting, or see attached for dial-in instructions. The agenda is also attached.
Save the Date: DEAI Town Hall April 1, 2021
Senior leadership will hold an open Q&A session for any staff interested in discussing the DEAI Plan and our progress. The meeting will be on Thursday, April 1, 9-10 a.m. Please use this Zoom link to join the DEAI Town Hall meeting, or see attached for dial-in instructions.
Days of Service
The Day of Service project team has reimagined Getty’s traditional Day of Service for 2021. Save the week of April 19, 2021, for Getty’s Days of Service. Both virtual and safe, socially distanced in-person service project options will be available this year. Additional information about this year’s projects, as well as how to volunteer, will be available soon.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Getty Anniversaries This Week
Five Years
- Juan Pulido, Grounds and Garden, Facilities
15 Years
- Reem Baroody, GCI Collections
Comings and Goings: March 1-15, 2021
Arrivals
- Benjamin Musser, Audio Visual, Facilities
- Bruce Nevel, Plant Engineering, Facilities
- Jessica Hendrickson, Digital Content Strategy, Trust Communications
Departures
- David Holzhauser, Procurement and Contract Services, Finance
- Emily Shelton, Grounds and Garden, Facilities
- Jennifer Homer, GC Museum Store Operations
- Daniel Ortiz, Security Operations
- Luis Brambila Jr., Grounds and Garden, Facilities
- Sheila Safaei-Far, Security Operations
- Darrell Hill, Security Operations
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