names could refer to. I then compared this research with the MuseumPlus records and completed the records with dates, nationality and gender, if they matched. I particularly enjoyed this task as I could view images of the prints in question online and on the MuseumPlus database. I felt very well supported by the Print Room Managers and Head of Digital Collections at the Ashmolean during my internship. I had regular meetings weekly, if not more frequently, regarding the internship work. I had every opportunity to seek guidance and ask questions via email between these meetings. I was greatly appreciative of the opportunity to speak to many curators within the Western Art department about their experience of working at the Ashmolean, which gave me a great insight into this career path. Daily Life I completed a remote internship. I managed working from home by finding a suitable quiet location in my house from which to work. In selecting this location, I had to take into account the lighting in the room and the WiFi connectivity to make sure that I was able to complete my work efficiently. This was easier for me as I had taken remote exams a month earlier, and so I already had a suitable location set up for quiet study. I was able to set up a computer station to comply with DSE requirements which aided my comfort as I was working online consistently. I was encouraged by the Print Room Managers to take regular short breaks to limit my screen time, and I did this by taking short walks around the room that I was working in. To make sure that I stuck to a daily routine, I woke up at the same time each morning allowing me to prepare before I began work. I often had Teams meetings scheduled, and so I planned my working day each morning depending on any meetings that I needed to attend. I also went for daily walks after work to make sure that I was remaining active, as I was spending much of the day sitting down. Lasting Impressions Despite the difficulties of remote working, my confidence in the work grew quickly thanks to the helpful guidance of the Print Room managers over video calls and email. I very much enjoyed the experience, as I was able to work with both data and people that interested me. My digital working skills improved greatly from the internship, and I now have working knowledge of MuseumPlus which will be very useful for any future museum roles. I also felt that the curators made it possible for me to work closely with the prints, despite not being in the Print Room, via researching them online. This gave me a good idea of what the prints I was working with looked like, despite the fact that I could not view them in person. The numerous video calls with curators gave me a great insight into the life of a curator, and particularly how varied the role is depending on the type of art/object being curated, and
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