ACRL/NY Mentoring Program

Want to be a Mentor?

Mentors are library professionals 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. Mentors must be ACRL/NY members at the time of acceptance into the program.

A mentor is someone who:

• Openly shares their professional experiences as they relate to areas of the mentee’s interests; 

• Carefully listens and offers advice and encouragement; 

• 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.).

To apply to be a Mentor in the ACRL/NY Mentoring Program, please complete the form. Applications will be accepted July 18-August 17, 2025.

Want to be a Mentee?

A mentee is a Library & Information Science student or someone with less than five (5) years of professional library experience. Mentees do not need to be based in the New York Metropolitan Area to participate. Mentees must be ACRL/NY members at the time of acceptance into the program.

A mentee is someone who may:

• Benefit from help navigating professional library settings; 

• Seek career and job search advice; 

• Have interest in connecting with a new colleague; 

• Benefit from feedback on how to progress in the field, how to explore other areas of librarianship, or how to advance in their current role.

To apply to be a Mentee in the ACRL/NY Mentoring Program, please complete the form. Applications will be accepted July 18-August 17, 2025.