Rachel Watson
Where do you work, and what do you do in your current occupation?
I am currently in my last semester of my MFA and I work as a graduate assistant at the Special Collection Library (specifically the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies) at University of Georgia. I process collections and digitize.
What do you enjoy about your current to occupation? Do you consider yourself successful? In what way?
I enjoy processing and archiving one of a kind objects and collections. The variety of collections that come through the library keep the job exciting and entertaining. Recently I have been digitizing objects, such as the Confederate Constitution, registrars, and Baldy comics, which I find interesting because of my photography background. Using a camera in my day-to-day work helps me bridge the gap between the political archives and art. This job also teaches me a bit about preservation, which is a subject I am very much interested in. I am currently applying to internships and jobs in both preservation and archival work.
