Hello Community and Junior College Libraries Section!
Our CJCLS Mentoring Pilot Program was a success and we are now accepting applicants for the 2022-2023 (8-month) mentoring program. Pilot program participants shared many positive experiences. Comments included:
- A positive experience and plan to participate again in fall.
- This was very helpful for me to be able to talk with another director about the challenges we are facing.
- Found it very beneficial to talk to someone further along in their career who is specific to the college setting.
Are you new to community college libraries and want to expand your professional knowledge and skills? Or are you an experienced librarian willing to share your knowledge to help others? The CJCLS Mentoring Program Committee invites you to participate in the CJCLS Mentoring Program!
We’re accepting participants until September 15, 2022. After the deadline, participants will be paired and there will be a Mentoring Program Kick-Off Meeting to review expectations. The program will run from October 15, 2022 until June 30, 2023.
Participation Requirements
Mentees
Open to all who are currently employed at a community college library as a librarian, staff, administrator, or students enrolled in or recent graduates from graduate-level Library and Information Science (MLIS) programs.
Mentors
Currently employed at a community college library as a librarian or administrator with a minimum of 4 years of library experience.
Submit your application by September 15:
Contact Committee Chair, Sandy McCarthy, at mccarthy@wccnet.edu with questions.
With Appreciation,
The CJCLS Mentoring Committee
Sandy McCarthy, Yumi Shin, Sabrina Dyck, Nathasha Alvarez, Laura Mondt, Mi-Seon Kim, Robin Brown