Open AccessHiring Student Graphic Designers: Benefits, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Author(s) -
John M. Jackson,
Jamie Hazlitt
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of library outreach and engagement
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2690-2672
DOI - 10.21900/j.jloe.v1i2.823
Subject(s) - onboarding , graphic design , work (physics) , engineering management , computer science , knowledge management , engineering , multimedia , psychology , mechanical engineering , social psychology
This article explores the benefits and challenges of utilizing students as part-time employees to create graphic design materials for academic libraries' promotional needs. The authors describe their experience recruiting students through faculty recommendations, onboarding new hires, and the project management lifecycle for graphic design work.