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Resource List for MentorsArticlesBartlett, Jennifer A. “Paying it Forward, Giving It Back: The Dynamics of Mentoring.” Library Leadership & Management 27, no. 4 (2013): 1-6. A brief discussion of the dynamics and importance of mentoring, with some emphasis onsuccession planning by library managers. Concludes with a bibliography citing several works on mentoring and providing short assessments. Bloomquist, Catherine. “Mentoring Gen-X Librarians.” Public Libraries Online, May/June 2014, , Accessed 21 May 2019.Mentoring can serve as a retention strategy to ensure longevity of Generation X in the workplace.This articles lays out the mentoring model in order to do so.Bollard, Susan D. “Mentoring in the 21st Century.” Knowledge Quest 41, no. 4 (March/April 2013): 4-5.The author, president of the American Association of School Librarians, offers insights on mentoring in the 21st century. Discusses the traditional top-down model of experienced librarians mentoring new teachers, but also lateral and bottom-up mentoring, with new librarians sharing teaching skills about inquiry learning, integrating technology with the curriculum, the use of digital resources, and dealing with inquiry in the digital age. Also addresses the needs of a single librarian in an organization and how one might obtain mentoring via conferences, workshops, seminars, blogs, wikis, webinars, and other social and collaboration tools.Hussey, Lisa K., and Jennifer Campbell-Meier. “Is There a Mentoring Culture Within the LIS Profession?” Journal of Library Administration, vol. 57, issue 5, 8 June 2017, pp 500-516. Taylor Francis Online, doi: 10.1080/01930826.2017.1326723.A common assumption of the mentoring process is that it tends to be a one-way relationship -from mentor to mentee. However, research has show that it is a more dynamic relationship.McKinney, Michelle, and Angela Gooden. “Mentoring from Both Sides.” Library Worklife, October 2007, . Accessed 10 April 2019.This article discusses mentoring from the mentor and mentees’ perspectives, what to look for in a mentor, and provides guidance on how to find a mentor. It also discusses the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Mentor Program as well as how mentoring influences the “recruitment, advancement and retention of ethnic librarians.” Njoku, Ifeoma S. “Improving the Performance of Librarians Through Mentoring: The Case of Academic Libraries in South-East and South-South Zones of Nigeria.” Library Philosophy and Practice, 9 August 2017, . Accessed 7 April 2019.This research study uses the survey methodology to determine if mentoring programs help increase productivity amongst librarians. Robbeloth, Hilary, et al. “Disconnect Between Literature and Libraries: The Availability of Mentoring Programs for Academic Librarians.” Endnotes: The Journal of the New Member Round Table, March 2013, . Accessed 5 April 2019.This study examines the “prevalence” of formal mentoring programs within academic libraries that are designed with early career librarians in mind as well as those who are going through the promotion process. It also considers the different types of mentoring programs/relationships that are available. The key research questions it addresses include; 1) What is the likelihood a recent graduate entering the profession will have a work appointed mentor in their first professional position? 2) Are there resources for a new librarian to identify an official mentoring program if their employer does not provide one? And, 3) Where is the best place to find a mentor program? Several types of libraries and programs (ex. academic libraries, library residency programs, library associations, and library and information science graduate programs) were examined to determine the existence of formal mentoring programs.HandbooksALCTS "Growing Our Own: Mentoring Library Science Students for Cataloging" Program PowerPoint presentation highlights the Committee on Education, Training and Recruitment for Cataloging (CETRC Mentoring Program) and offers guidelines and advice for mentoring students for careers in cataloging and technical services yet most of the advice shared could be applied to any mentor/mentee relationship. The presentation was shared in 2004 at ALA ALCTS.Johnson, Eboni. Librarian as Mentor: Grow, Discover and Inspire. Mission Bell Media, 2017. Librarian as Mentor explores the many ways mentoring can be an effective tool in recruiting, retaining, supporting, and developing a diverse workforce in any library. Johnson has assembled 14 librarians to share their experiences on the positive outcomes, from not only being a mentor but a mentee as well.LLAMA Mentoring Program Orientationttp://llama/sites/.llama/files/content/2015%20orientation%20slides%20-%20NYM%20Edit%202.pdfThis Powerpoint presentation covers LLAMA’s Mentoring Program Orientation. It contains helpful information about LLAMA’s mentoring program, best practices, expectations for mentors/mentees, and a checklist.Mentor/Mentee Collaborating Partners Handbook-Library Services . Mentor/Mentee Collaborating Partners Handbook-Library Services , 2010 resource is geared toward school librarians. Materials within the handbook includes (but isnot limited too) job descriptions, a mentoring rubric, mentor program evaluation form, librarian self-evaluation form, and mentor communication log.PowerPoint Presentations:Mentoring in Librarianship at 47th Annual Colorado ILL Conference PowerPoint presentation is drawn from the 47th Annual Colorado ILL Conference and discusses the University of Delaware’s Mentoring Program. It addresses several aspects of mentoring programs such as how programs may work, how to locate a program, and start your own mentoring program. The presentation also provides guidance on “key” components to having good mentoring relationships as well as how to be an effective mentor/mentee. VideosTalks, TEDx. “Millennials Need a Mentor in the Workplace | Lauren Hoebee | TEDxTWU.”YouTube, YouTube, 28 June 2016, watch?v=4kIHR-tkf_g.Millennials should not expect their workplace to cater to an individual’s unique skills, but workplace managers should also recognize that millennials do have initiative and other extraordinary talents, if managers just take time to show them the ropes.Talks, TEDx. The Power of Mentoring: Lori Hunt at TEDxCCS. 19 Dec. 2013,watch?v=Atme26C0l5E.Lori is the Director of Multicultural Services and Outreach at SCC. She earned a bachelor's in sociology from Gonzaga University and a master's in educational leadership from Washington State University.Talks, TEDx. “Science of Mentorship | Shawn Blanchard | TEDxMuskegon.” YouTube, YouTube, 21 Nov. 2016, watch?v=hh46lVSKWHc.Mentorship is a science that has not been clearly defined. Through Shawn's heart felt experience and research he has found kernels of truth that define mentorship and displays the application of his findings. From this engaging talk and diagrams you will walk away with the what, why, when, and how the Science of Mentorship worksOther Resources: Chinnam, Sairam. “Mentoring Best Practices.” University at Albany - Mentoring Best Practices Handbook :: Guidelines and Resources for Mentors, albany.edu/academics/mentoring.best.practices.chapter3.shtml. This handbook is geared towards mentors. It provides helpful insights about how to be a successful mentor, activities mentors may engage in with their mentees, and discusses benefits and challenges that may arise during a mentoring relationship. There is also a section in the handbook that is geared toward mentees.DO-IT: Tips for Making Online Mentoring Successful and resources on e-mentoring. “Mentoring.” Free Management Library, leadingpeople/mentoring.htm.Resources for being a mentor, starting mentorship programs, evaluations forms are all included on this website.Mentoring Best Practices Resources, index.php/2-uncategorised/183-mentoring-best-practices-resources.html. This site lists general resources about mentoring. For example, there are section devoted to mentor training, mentor guides, and handouts. Please note: This resource appears to be geared towards those who mentor youth. There are some few resources yet others can only be accessed if they are purchased from the site. ................
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