statewide mentorship yes, this means you!. keep jamie on track why mentorship roles and jobs types...
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Statewide Mentorship
Yes, this means you!
Keep Jamie on track
• Why Mentorship• Roles and Jobs• Types of Programs• History of the statewide project• Format of the statewide program• How you can get involved• Continue the conversation
“Mentorship”
A professional relationship in which an experienced person assists another in
developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the less-experienced person's professional and
personal growth.
Why Mentorship
• Build confidence• Improve skills• Grow networks• Strengthen community• Share resources• Inspire/revitalization
Role of a Mentor
• Listen• Be accessible• Criticize constructively• Support• Care
Job of a Mentor
• Teach about issues• Coach on skills• Facilitate growth• Challenge mentee• Provide a safe environment• Focus on total development• Learn
Role of a Mentee
• Take initiative• Be organized• Be available• Be open to feedback• Communicate
Job of a Mentee
• Set goals• Follow Up• Prepare questions• Share successes• Incorporate feedback• Learn
Existing Programs
• ALSC http://www.ala.org/alsc/mentoring
• NELLS http://nelib.org/advance-your-career/nells/
• ALA NMRT http://www.ala.org/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/mentor/mentoringcommittee
• Emerging Leaders Class of 2015
Project History
• April 2014 Library Leadership Summit
• Oct 2014 ILA Presentation
• Nov 2014 LiLAC Mentorship Working Group
• March 2015 Mentorship Survey
• April 2015 Mentor is In Booth, ILA Mentorship
website http://idaholibraries.org/resources/mentor-program/
Participate!
• Visit the ILA Mentor Program website
• Volunteer as a mentor
• Make connections as a mentee
• Provide feedback
Continue the conversation
Stop by the Mentor is In Booth during ILA Annual October 1-3, 2015!
Email me anytime! [email protected]