Melissa,

Where I work we do require that the interns dress professionally because we have such a small staff, interns are often in contact with visitors, board members and prominent members of the community. Of course we allow them to dress more casual on days where we are going to moving around in the storage areas and taking down exhibits. I find that having interns dress professionally makes them understand that this is a job and they must take it seriously.

That's just my two cents.

Christa Weinberger

Registrar

Marietta Museum of History

Marietta, GA

www.mariettahistory.org

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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] intern dress question

For those of you with interns, do you require a uniform or business professional dress?

We currently have all of our interns wear a uniform that consists of a polo and khakis but are considering changing to professional attire. I'd like to know what issues have arisen for those of you who require professional dress. The uniform is certainly an easy way to go for everyone, but does it teach students about dressing for the professional world? And is the lesson worth it for the staff who have to monitor the interns' clothing?

Thanks.

Melissa Marietta

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