Abstract

In this article, three recent graduates in book and paper conservation report on the value of graduate internships and advocate for more opportunities. They reflect on their personal experiences of internships at the British Library, Chester Beatty and Getty Research Institute. Results from a survey and questionnaire on graduate internships in the UK and Ireland between 2010 and 2020 are shared and discussed. In particular, the authors note a lack of longer-term recurring internship programmes. Four main aspects shared across the graduate internship experience are highlighted: projects, mentorship, continued professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Conscious integration of these elements within an internship structure increases learning potential. The authors conclude that there is an ongoing need for paid graduate internships as they are a key entry route for emerging conservators joining the profession and offer significant benefits to host institutions.

摘要

在本文中，三位近期从事书籍和纸张保护的毕业生报告了研究生实习的价值并倡导更多机会。他们回顾了在大英图书馆、切斯特比蒂和盖蒂研究所实习的个人经历。分享和讨论了 2010 年至 2020 年英国和爱尔兰研究生实习的调查和问卷调查结果。作者特别指出，缺乏长期定期实习计划。强调了研究生实习经历的四个主要方面：项目、指导、持续的专业发展和跨学科合作。有意识地将这些元素整合到实习结构中会增加学习潜力。