Informational Interviews with Museum Professionals
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Title
Informational Interviews with Museum Professionals
Subject
Interview Questions:
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- Could you describe your job within this institution? What might a typical day/week look like?
- What is your educational background? Was your undergraduate and/or graduate degree related to your current position?
- What professional experiences (internships, fellowships, jobs, research, etc.) prepared you for your current role?
- Did you have any professional experiences unrelated to this role/field that helped you prepare for it?
- What is your favorite part of your job?
- What are the most frequent challenges you experience in this role?
- Is there anything you wish you had known before starting this role, or pursuing museum work more broadly?
- What advice would you give to somebody just starting out in this field? Are there any skills, certifications, experiences, etc. that will set them apart in the job market?
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Description
This collection contains a series of interviews conducted with several museum professionals and public historians across Massachusetts. Interviewees share insights on their profession, credentials and experiences, and advice for early career professionals.
Creator
Samantha Frost
Date
December 13, 2023
Rights
Use citation for reuse
Format
All interviews are formatted as a Portable Document Format (PDF)
Language
English
Type
Text
Collection Items
Interview with Kris Ludwig, Curator of Art, The Springfield Museums
Interview with Kris Ludwig, Curator of Art for The Springfield Museums
Interview with Zoe Cheek, Special Projects Archivist, The Springfield Museums
Interview with Zoe Cheek, Mass Mutual and Special Projects Archivist for The Springfield Museums
Interview with Catherine Matthews, Director of Education, Old North Illuminated
Interview with Catherine Matthews, Director of Education for Old North Illuminated
Interview with Amy Hietala, Former Research Librarian & Archivist, Old Sturbridge Village
Interview with Amy Hietala, former Research Librarian and Archivist for Old Sturbridge Village
Interview with Abby Garner, Family Engagement Coordinator, The Springfield Museums
Interview with Abby Garner, Family Engagement Coordinator for The Springfield Museums
Interview with Alissa Butler, Study Center Manager, Historic New England
Interview with Alissa Butler, Study Center Manager for Historic New England
Interview with Clare Nelson, Exhibit Developer, Connecticut Museum of Culture & History
Interview with Clare Nelson, Exhibit Developer for the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History. Though this is a Connecticut organization, Nelson completed her master's degree, fieldwork, and yearlong curatorial fellowship in Massachusetts.
Interview with Sebastian Belfanti, Chief Executive Officer, The West End Museum
Interview with Sebastian Belfanti, Chief Executive Officer for The West End Museum
Interview with Jessica Costello, Collections Manager & Registrar, Hingham Historical Society
Interview with Jessica Costello, Collections Manager & Registrar for the Hingham Historical Society