Mentoring Program

REFORMA Mentoring Program

Get involved today and help shape our future!

Applications are due: January 15, 2024

OBJECTIVE:

To connect a mentee from the REFORMA with an experienced mentor in order to establish a meaningful relationship that allows the mentee access to the advice, guidance, and support of an established library and information professional.

COMMITMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS:
  • Six months (January 2024 - June 2024)
  • Mentors/Mentees will meet once a month either by phone, email, web conferencing, or in person.
  • Attend virtual mentorship program kick-off in January 2024 which will delineate expectations and provide strategies for success.
MENTOR REQUIREMENTS:
  • Be a member of REFORMA for at least one year.
  • Have at least five years of experience working in the library and information field (e.g. public, private, academic, corporate and school libraries, archives, cataloging, metadata, etc.).
  • Show willingness to share your accumulated knowledge and experience to help establish the relationship.
  • Have a desire to support, encourage and guide future and new librarians.
  • Complete a participation survey at the end of the program.
MENTEE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Be a member of the REFORMA.
  • Current library school student or recent graduate (within the last three years).
  • Be open to receive feedback from your mentor.
  • Be prepared to discuss your needs and objectives with your mentor.
  • Complete a participation survey at the end of the program.
Please contact REFORMA at mentoring@reforma.org if you have any comments or concerns.
 

Email

mentoring@reforma.org