Earlier this year, we created a compilation of profiles of alumni, to highlight the wide variety of career paths – and salary ranges – that can include preservation, with a particular focus on jobs that support underserved communities. Stay tuned, as we hope to expand the number of participants in the future! You can access the current compilation here. (member log in required)
As noted earlier in this newsletter, we received 55 responses to the survey that we developed to solicit ideas to help Avery Library diversify their collection. Thanks to all of you who responded! We compiled the results and have shared them with Avery Library staff. We plan to meet with the staff soon to discuss the findings. We also plan to follow up with PA members who expressed a desire to get more involved. A report on the findings of the survey is available here.
After a number of unavoidable delays, our Alumni Speaker Series, created to educate Columbia students about career paths that further equity and inclusion within preservation practice, finally kicks off this spring! Rachel Erikson (PA Board member) will moderate a conversation between Lauren Hoogkamer (’13 HP/UP) and students. If you expressed interest in the past in participating, we will be in touch about future conversations.
If you haven’t told us already, and you are interested in taking part in any of these initiatives, please reach out to us at info@preservationalumni.org.
