Hiring Student Graphic Designers: Benefits, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
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https://doi.org/10.21900/j.jloe.v1i2.823Keywords:
graphic design, student employees, project management, marketing, hiringAbstract
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.
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