Welcome to the Web page of the LAUC-LA Ad Hoc Committee on Mentoring:

• Jenifer Abramson
• Jade Alburo
• Nora Avetyan
• Melissa Beck
• Amanda Bradshaw
• Marta Brunner
• Rebecca Fenning
• Michelle Gorospe
• Kris Kasianovitz
• Chamya Kincy, Chair
• Marsha Kmec
• Orchid Mazurkiewicz
• Louise Ratliff, Ex-officio
• Hermine Vermeij

GOALS:

• Support the professional development of LAUC-LA librarians
• Foster collegiality through social events and networking opportunities
• Promote a welcoming and supportive environment for newly hired librarians
• Provide opportunities for librarians, at different stages of their careers, to benefit from the perspective and experience of other librarians through formal or informal mentoring relationships
• Create a forum for learning opportunities that will enhance librarians' knowledge regarding LAUC-LA's role

WHAT IS MENTORING?

Mentoring is a developmental partnership through which one person shares knowledge, skills, information and perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of someone else.

      “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”  - John C. Crosby

*Based on: http://cmcismentorprogram.wordpress.com/mentoring-program-manual/definition-of-mentoring

WHAT IS A MENTOR?

A mentor:

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Refers mentees to resources and opportunities for connections
• Serves as a motivator when mentee is facing a challenge

WHAT IS A MENTEE?

A mentee:

• Possesses a strong desire to learn new skills and abilities
• Takes responsibility for their own professional growth
• Is willing to explore challenges using their own initiative

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