TYPE OF MENTOR SOUGHT:

Someone with experience in conservation of artifacts
and/or archival materials. Ideally, this person would
also be able to provide me with guidance on acting as
a private consultant in conservation.

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MEET BETH MOSER!

After completing my B.A. in anthropology in 1998, I
had some idea that I wanted to stay connected to
anthropology and archaeology, but I wasn’t sure how
best to go about this. I knew that I enjoyed my very
limited experience with archaeological lab work and
the analysis and research on artifacts, but at that
time, I didn’t know how to translate my fascination
into a fulfilling career.

I got “sidetracked” into working in development for a
small historical museum. Although I realized that
development was not the best fit for me, my experience
made me realize that museums were where I wanted to
be. So I left that position to pursue a M.A. in public
history, which I completed in 2001.

My thesis focused on the interpretation of
archaeological and material culture artifacts in
museums.

In conjunction with my M.A. program, I completed
several internships and short-term grant funded
positions in collections management. Although I have
thoroughly enjoyed my (albeit limited) experience in
collections management, I increasingly find myself
considering a career shift to conservation.

The more I sifted through museums’ collections, the
more I realized the need for conservation and
preservation of artifacts and archival collections. I
am drawn to the idea that conservation helps to
preserve these archival documents and artifacts for
perpetuity, so that they can be used for research and
exhibits indefinitely.

I am interested in learning more about conservation. I
would be especially interested in connecting with
someone who has experience working as a private
conservation consultant.

I would like to be mentored by someone who can help me
translate my experience in collections management into
a potential career as a conservator. I would like to
know more about the professional expectations, ethical
concerns, requirements, demands, and opportunities for
conservators.



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