I would also suggest taking classes in art, photography, grant writing, public relations, urban/rural sociology,
etc..  Also VOLUNTEERING at museums (or other non-profit organizations--building up your resume).  This
is one of the most advantageous methods of getting your foot in the door, since internships are often
selective or not available.  Start making your presents known at the museum you want to work.  Then with
volunteer experience and education in related field of interest....you come in with experience.  Best,
John Martinson, This Is The Place Heritage Park

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From:   William S. Hanable [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Monday, April 19, 1999 9:50 PM
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Subject:        Re: Communications

Roni Smith,

Internships are one way to get an introduction to the museum field and to
establish the credentials and contacts that will lead to a museum position.
You will find internships posted on this list occasionally (search the
archives -- several, including one at our museum were listed recently) and
look at the internships advertised on MERC, etc.

Bill Hanable
Westport Maritime Museum
Westport, WA 98595

-----Original Message-----
From: Roni Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Monday, April 19, 1999 12:25 PM
Subject: Communications


>I am a senior majoring in public relations/writing who would love to work
>in a museum.
>How can I break in?  I don't have much musuem experience, but I do have a
>strong desire to learn and a willingness to work hard.
>Is there a way to make a dream become reality?
>
>Roni Smith