1. Statewide Mentorship Yes, this means you!

2. Keep Jamie on track Why Mentorship Roles and Jobs Types of Programs History of the statewide project Format of the statewide program How you can get involved Continue the conversation

3. “Mentorship” A professional relationship in which an experienced person assists another in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the less- experienced person's professional and personal growth.

4. Why Mentorship Build confidence Improve skills Grow networks Strengthen community Share resources Inspire/revitalization

5. Role of a Mentor Listen Be accessible Criticize constructively Support Care

6. Job of a Mentor Teach about issues Coach on skills Facilitate growth Challenge mentee Provide a safe environment Focus on total development Learn

7. Role of a Mentee Take initiative Be organized Be available Be open to feedback Communicate

8. Job of a Mentee Set goals Follow Up Prepare questions Share successes Incorporate feedback Learn

9. Existing Programs ALSC http://www.ala.org/alsc/mentoring http://www.ala.org/alsc/mentoring NELLS http://nelib.org/advance-your-career/nells/ http://nelib.org/advance-your-career/nells/ ALA NMRT http://www.ala.org/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/mentor/mentoringcommittee http://www.ala.org/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/mentor/mentoringcommittee Emerging Leaders Class of 2015

14. Project History April 2014 Library Leadership Summit Oct 2014 ILA Presentation Nov 2014 LiLAC Mentorship Working Group March 2015 Mentorship Survey April 2015 Mentor is In Booth, ILA Mentorship website http://idaholibraries.org/resources/mentor-program/ http://idaholibraries.org/resources/mentor-program/

16. Participate! Visit the ILA Mentor Program website Volunteer as a mentor Make connections as a mentee Provide feedback

17. Continue the conversation Stop by the Mentor is In Booth during ILA Annual October 1-3, 2015! Email me anytime! jbair@marshallpl.orgjbair@marshallpl.org