Library school mentoring programs
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Library school mentoring programs
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The resources initially identified on this page were provided by Jess Bruckner of the Kilbourn Public Library, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Bruckner also maintains the WisLISjobs.com site.
If you know of other library school mentoring programs, please add them or note them on the Talk page.
Alabama
- Part of a set of pages on student internships, spells out the responsibilities of the host institution and supervisor.
Alberta
- LISAA facilitates social and professional networking among the graduates of University of Alberta's MLIS, MLS and BLS programs, and encourages these alumni to continue in their support of the School. One of LISAA's three stated purposes is "to act as a bridge between the current student body and the community of practicing librarians."
Arizona
- Established to give SIRLS students a point of contact with a practicing library or information professional involved in a specific area that matches their interest. The aim of the program is to encourage and inspire dialogue between students and professionals and to promote personal and professional development through a supportive mentoring relationship.
British Columbia
- The Peer Mentorship program is designed to help MLIS incoming students make a smooth transition to the School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies (SLAIS), the University of British Columbia, and the city of Vancouver. Incoming students who wish to participate in the program will be paired with a continuing student based on the availability of volunteers.
California
- Designed to match students to mentors who are professionals working in law-related libraries and organizations. Mentors come from a variety of different backgrounds, e.g. academic law libraries, public/county law libraries, government agencies, and private law firms.
- Offers a mentor/mentee application form "to get hooked up with a mentor" among other purposes.
Connecticut
- A mentoring/coaching module that describes the mentoring process and includes a mentor registration form and other forms to support a formal mentoring process.
Massachusetts
- The program assists students by providing insights into competencies required in various professional areas, assessing current skill sets and suggesting possible projects and activities for enhancements, and setting up the beginnings of a professional network.
Michigan
- Information for prospective mentors as part of a required credit-based internship program involving formal mentoring.
New Zealand
- This informal scheme allows current students to discuss their course and career thoughts and aspirations with someone who has recently completed a LIM qualification and is practicing in the information profession.
North Carolina
- Mentoring matches librarians and information specialists with SILS students to give students an opportunity to discover more about their field of interest. The students and alumni associations sponsor an annual Mentoring Celebration.
Tennessee
- Interest-area browsable lists of available mentors for SIS students.
Texas
- The Mentor Program provides individual students with the opportunity to learn more about librarianship and careers for information professionals through one-on-one relationships with librarians on the Libraries staff. Mentors and students share expertise, insights, and networks.
- Online form and supporting materials to establish mentors within school libraries.
