Transcript Mentoring Across North Dakota

Mentoring Across North Dakota
Connecting Librarians
What is Mentorship?
Simply put, mentorship is a relationship between
two people, one of whom is more experienced or
knowledgeable about a topic. The basis of any
good mentoring relationship is communication,
openness and a willingness to share.
The mentee
Mentee: a person who is advised, trained, or
counseled by a mentor; must be willing to share
needs and be open to receiving advice. Must
not be afraid to ask questions and reach out for
help when needed.
Role of a mentor
Mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser
who is willing to share experiences and advice.
The mentor must be open to receiving
questions, doing research if needed to answer
the questions, and provide advice based on
their experiences.
Mentee Benefits
Participate in professional development
Increase your professional network
Learn from someone else’s experiences
Have a trusted source to turn to for advice,
when you need to vent and to help you make
connections with colleagues
Mentor benefits
Renew your passion for our profession
Awareness of new trends and/or issues
Refresh your perspective about issues or topics
Increase your professional network
Pass on your passion, wisdom and experiences
Satisfaction of helping someone
Gain leadership & communication skills
Hone your career and
professional goals
Qualifications:
★ Be an
member
★ Work in a library setting
★ May hold an MLS degree or equivalent
★ May be a student
★ Commit one year to the program
★ Be open to viewpoints
★ Be a good listener