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The ARLIS/NA New York Chapter Mentoring Program is now accepting applications. Please see the description of the program below, and fill out
the application here:
goo.gl/forms/4O1usH84ryg7SZUD3 [goo.gl]
Applications will be accepted from November 26, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
The Program is 6 months and will begin in January or February 2019, with a minimum commitment of one hour per month.
Every attempt will be made to match mentor/mentee pairs, but we can't guarantee that every applicant will be matched.
Please contact me if you have any questions, and remember, whether you’ve been in the profession for two or twenty years, you can benefit from
sharing your perspective with another colleague as a mentor or mentee!
All the best,
Ian McDermott
New York Chapter Mentoring Liaison
Instruction Librarian
LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
718-482-5430
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ARLIS/NA New York Chapter Mentoring Program
What is the ARLIS/NA New York Chapter mentoring program?
• The Chapter mentoring program is structured in a similar way to the year-long career mentoring program. Initial training will be conducted
virtually through a recorded presentation of the same training workshop used at the annual conference for the career mentoring program. Regular communication prompts for pairs will be initiated by Ian McDermott, New York Chapter Mentoring Liaison, who will
also work with the ARLIS/NA Mentoring Subcommittee to facilitate productive mentoring relationships. Pairs are responsible for goal-setting, regular communication, and setting and attending meetings.
Who can participate in Chapter mentoring?
• All New York Chapter members are eligible including Students and Friends! Whether you’ve been in the profession for two or twenty years,
you can benefit from sharing your perspective with another colleague as a mentor or mentee.
• Participants need to be able to commit an hour or two each month for a six month period, January - June 2019. Mentoring requires a regular
commitment, planning, and initiative. A mentoring relationship must be cultivated by both the mentor and mentee.
Applications from prospective mid-career mentees are highly encouraged, as are applications from senior level mentors.
How does the program work?
• Those who wish to participate will fill out an application.
• The chapter liaison will match applicants based on like interests, and availability of mentors and mentees.
• Each pair will be directed to training materials—a recorded workshop and a few handouts that discuss :
--what mentoring means
--setting professional goals and goals for the relationship
--roles and responsibilities for mentors and mentees
--how to communicate with each other (e.g. using non-directive language)
--tips for creating a successful mentoring relationship
--suggestions for discussion topics (professionalism, ethics, professional development, etc.)
• Upon setting goals, each mentor/mentee pair communicates with each other at least once a month on mutually agreed upon topics.
• As in the year-long career mentoring program, the Mentoring subcommittee and the chapter liaison will check in periodically to ensure that
communication is on track and to recommend readings.
• Mentors and mentees are always welcome to contact a member of the Mentoring subcommittee or their liaison to seek assistance.
When is this happening?
• Applications will be accepted from June 13, 2017 through July 14, 2017.
• Monthly communication is typical. Communication might be more frequent if a mentoring pair agrees.
Where?
Ideally, chapter mentoring will allow pairs to meet face-to-face either regularly or periodically at chapter meetings. Skype, FaceTime or Google
Hangout may be used for virtual meetings. If you can, take advantage of physical proximity and meet up for coffee or lunch!
Why should you participate?
• For mentees
--To build a relationship with a more experienced ARLIS/NA member.
--To connect with an ARLIS/NA member who takes interest in your development as an art librarian and who will offer you honest feedback as you
negotiate professional challenges.
• For mentors
--To feel good about fulfilling part of your professional responsibility .
--To keep current with the latest technologies and theories and learn from your mentee’s experience and interests.
--To enjoy a rare opportunity for self-reflection. By taking the time to share your experiences and perspectives with another individual you
may learn about yourself.
-- Because ARLIS/NA can never have too many mentors. There are many eager prospective mentees and not enough mentors to go around.
• For ARLIS/NA
--Healthy organizations encourage mentoring because it builds future leaders.
Is there a difference between Chapter Mentoring and the Year-long Career Mentoring Program?
Chapter Mentoring does not require attendance at the annual conference workshop. Instead, participants will be given access to training materials
online. Chapter mentoring participants do not engage in role playing exercises or group discussions, and may not necessarily meet their partners face to face. It is expected that Chapter mentoring program pairs will be more self-directed.
Ian McDermott
Instruction Librarian
Library Department
LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
718-482-5430