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Winter 2013 Graduate Assistant


John Ceglarek
Master’s Candidate/ Peace Corps Fellow
Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University

 

Past Internship and Graduate Assistant Projects

 

Collection Management: Created an accession manual

 

Created a facebook page as a communication tool for the promotion of the museum's exhibitions and programs

 

Installed an exhibition

 

Collected Oral Histories

 

Researched for exhibit

 

Created a Docent Training Program

 

Volunteer and Internship Programs


Ways to get involved

Docents

Description: Docents are an essential part of creating a memorable museum visit. Welcoming and guiding visitors through an exhibit is the role of the museum docent. Orientation to each exhibit is available to prepare docents for this valuable service.

 

See Docent opportunities for April and May 2013...

 

Outreach Program

Description: Not everyone can come to the museum and volunteers are needed to go into the community to reach those who are interested in learning about the region's unique history. Training is available for those interested in volunteering.

 

See Outreach opportunities for April and May 2013 2013...

 

Database Entry

Description: Update the museum's mailing lists using the database program Past Perfect. Training will be provide. Being able to input information accurately is necessary.

 

See volunteer opportunities for April and May 2013 2013...

 

Read the complete Volunteer Position Descriptions...

 

 

Internships

The museum offers internships for college students interested in museum administration, history or recreation programs. The museum staff is willing to work within the requirements from colleges or universities to define projects, monitor and report on a student's work at the museum. The museum currently has internship programs with the Western Illinois University History department.

 

Contact Sue Scott at the museum to discuss how to become an intern.

 

Internships are available in the following areas:

  • Collection management and registrarial practices

  • Curatorial practices and exhibition research

  • Educational and community programming

  • Membership and resource development

  • Public relations