Mentorship matters: the value of graduate internships

IF 0.5 0 HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of the Institute of Conservation Pub Date : 2021-09-02 DOI:10.1080/19455224.2021.1969972

Kiri Douglas, S. Coulthard, Samantha Hare

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Abstract

Abstract In this article, three recent graduates in book and paper conservation report on the value of graduate internships and advocate for more opportunities. They reflect on their personal experiences of internships at the British Library, Chester Beatty and Getty Research Institute. Results from a survey and questionnaire on graduate internships in the UK and Ireland between 2010 and 2020 are shared and discussed. In particular, the authors note a lack of longer-term recurring internship programmes. Four main aspects shared across the graduate internship experience are highlighted: projects, mentorship, continued professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Conscious integration of these elements within an internship structure increases learning potential. The authors conclude that there is an ongoing need for paid graduate internships as they are a key entry route for emerging conservators joining the profession and offer significant benefits to host institutions.

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师徒关系:毕业生实习的价值

在本文中，三位应届毕业生在书和论文的保存报告中对毕业生实习的价值和倡导更多的机会。他们回顾了自己在大英图书馆、切斯特比蒂和盖蒂研究所实习的个人经历。对2010年至2020年英国和爱尔兰毕业生实习情况的调查和问卷结果进行了分享和讨论。作者特别指出，缺乏长期的经常性实习项目。报告强调了毕业生实习经历的四个主要方面:项目、指导、持续专业发展和跨学科合作。有意识地将这些要素整合到实习结构中，可以提高学习潜力。作者得出结论，对带薪毕业生实习的需求持续存在，因为这是新兴保护人员加入该行业的关键途径，并为主办机构提供了显著的好处。

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Journal of the Institute of Conservation HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of the Institute of Conservation is the peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Conservation (Icon). As such, its aims reflect those of Icon, to advance knowledge and education in conservation and achieve the long term preservation and conservation of moveable and immoveable cultural heritage. The Journal provides a collective identity for conservators; it promotes and supports both the profession and professionalism. With international contributions on all aspects of conservation, it is an invaluable resource for the heritage sector. The specific aims of the Journal are to: 1. promote research, knowledge and understanding of cultural heritage conservation through its history, practice and theory 2. provide an international forum to enable and disseminate advances in research, knowledge and understanding relating to conservation and heritage 3. champion and support professional standards of heritage conservation in the UK and internationally 4. provide a permanent record of issues relating to conservation and heritage 5. be financially and operationally sustainable. To achieve these aims, the Journal invites contributions from all those involved in the conservation of cultural heritage and related activities. Areas of interest include understanding cultural heritage materials and their degradation; subject reviews and histories of cultural heritage materials and conservation treatments; new, innovative or improved approaches to conservation and collections care theory, practice, communication, management and training; case studies demonstrating new, innovative or improved approaches; and conservation in its wider context. Submitters are encouraged to demonstrate how their work is of practical application to conservation. To maintain professional standards and promote academic rigour, submissions of articles and shorter notices are subject to an anonymous peer review process.