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! jbair@marshallpl.org