LAUC-LA Ad Hoc Committee on Mentoring

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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

Click here for more about the Ad Hoc Committee's activities.

 



Updated: April 19, 2011
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