Alan Sisley wrote: > > So, would kind list members please advise me of "best of all possible > worlds" solutions to my intern's query - what could she do that would > both benefit her studies of museology, and also benefit this > contemporary art museum? > Alan- As a museum studies student, I conducted an internship in Glasgow, Scotland that was very well-suited to my interests and needs. When I arrived, the Director of Education invited me to a meeting where I met staff members and became acquainted with current departmental projects. On my second visit, I was assigned a personal chauffer from the education staff to show me first-hand some of the projects that were dicussed. Then, I met again with the Director of Education to give her feedback on which of the projects best fit my interests, skills, and needs. Finally, I met with the staff person in charge of the particular chosen project and defined exactly how I would be involved and what I would be expected to contribute. At that meeting, we outlined my entire internship schedule which reflected my week-to-week work schedule, meetings, deadlines, etc. This schedule was flexible, of course, but it really gave me a firm understanding of my goals from the very beginning. I hope this helps, and I am glad to see your concern for the intern's experience and not just expecting free help! Deborah Bain San Francisco State University Alumnae