The Association of College and Research Libraries / Greater New York Metropolitan Area Chapter (ACRL/NY) is pleased to offer another round of mentoring partnerships for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ACRL/NY Mentoring Program pairs experienced academic librarians with Library & Information Science students or those new to the field to facilitate an exchange of ideas and knowledge, provide opportunities for a shared learning experience, and make available the benefits of networking within the academic librarian community.
This is a great opportunity to help support students and new librarians in the field. Mentors are library workers who offer significant experience (5+ years) or an exceptional knowledge base in specific areas of librarianship (e.g., instruction, research and writing for publication, web design, management, subject expertise). Most importantly, mentors are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge to benefit someone new to the profession or seeking a job. To learn more, see the Mentoring Program page.
A mentor is someone who:
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Openly shares their professional experiences as they relate to areas of the mentee’s interests
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Carefully listens and offers advice and encouragement
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Assists with career development, exploration, and advancement, including specialized areas as applicable (e.g. guidance in changing library career tracks, publishing and presenting, working in a specific role or library setting, etc.).
Mentor expectations and opportunities:
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Nine-month commitment (Sept. 2024-June 2025)
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Monthly email, in-person, or virtual check-ins with your mentee (with monthly prompts sent by the Program Coordinators)
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Attend a virtual mentor welcome session for support and to meet other mentors
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Opportunity for ACRL/NY Symposium in-person meet-up in December (optional)
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Membership with ACRL/NY upon acceptance into the program (mentors need not be based in the New York area)
To apply to be a Mentor in the ACRL/NY Mentoring Program, please complete the Mentor Application form. Applications will be accepted until August 16, 2024.