Sample interview questions: Describe your experience in managing special collections outreach through collaborative digital platforms or virtual exhibitions.
Sample answer:
- Developed and implemented a digital outreach strategy for the special collections department, resulting in a 20% increase in web traffic and a 15% increase in social media followers.
- Created and curated virtual exhibitions on a variety of topics, including rare books, manuscripts, and photographs, which were viewed by over 10,000 people in the first year.
- Partnered with other cultural institutions to create collaborative digital projects, such as a joint online exhibition of rare books from our respective collections.
- Gave presentations and workshops on the use of digital platforms for special collections outreach to librarians, archivists, and other information professionals.
- Authored articles and blog posts on the topic of digital outreach for special collections, which were published in professional journals and online forums.
- Served on the planning committee for a national conference on digital outreach for special collections, which drew over 200 attendees.
Additional skills and experience that would be advantageous for the job: