Hopes & Gifts
It all begins with an idea.
I hope to bring my ability to listen and foster an environment that respects each of our expertise and ideas, and to share my previous experience in archival collections supported by the teachings I have received from my mentors in engaging in relevant and resonant research. The gifts I bring are those imparted to me by my mentors, friends, and family that I plan to carry on through this internship and forward into my life and career: offering time, compassion, and support. With those gifts comes my obligation to reciprocate the care that has been generously afforded to me; knowledge shared is knowledge I am beholden to. I understand that my position as a non-indigenous participant in this program is to ensure that I proceed as a guest and accomplice. Through this experience I hope to improve my ability to disseminate the results of my research and ensure my work services the communities I am responsible to. I hope to build supportive relationships within our cohort as well as develop professional connections in the Philadelphia area. And I hope to expand my research methodologies and explore collaborative citational practice. To aid my learning journey here I would love any recommendations for databases to begin my research!