Rick:  the best way to break into the museum field as a student is to
volunteer or become an intern.  This gives the field a chance to get to know
you and gives you an opportunity to see all the varied aspects of the
profession.  Without experience, it is hard to get a museum job. And even
entry level positions require experience. So go be a volunteer or sign up for
a course that requires an internship.  And don't expect to be paid during
your internship, although most of your time should be spent in a meaningful
way.

Monta Lee Dakin

See you in Tulsa for the MPMA/OMA Annual Conference  October 3-6!

Monta Lee Dakin
Executive Director
Mountain-Plains Museums Association
303-979-9358
fax 303-979-3553
7110 West David Drive
Littleton, CO  80128-5404

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