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Mentorship for All Librarians: Collaborating to Create a Statewide Mentorship Program.

Authors :
Wallace, Bailey
Walker, Donna
Nelson, Rose
Source :
Journal of Library Administration. Oct2023, Vol. 63 Issue 7, p939-947. 9p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This article will describe the steps taken to create a statewide mentorship program for interested and motivated library staff. The authors will share a pilot project in Colorado that was founded with a commitment to increasing diversity in library leadership, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion by empowering library workers, library administrators, and information professionals to connect with each other and share professional knowledge and experience for career growth. Included will be group formation and logistics, how work was created and operationalized, evaluation results from participants, program sustainability, and lessons learned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01930826
Volume :
63
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Library Administration
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173468981
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262368