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Sponsored by the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners |
The Apprentice Project
Who do you talk to when you want to vent, confide, bounce a new idea before going to your supervisor, or get professional advice? Are you looking for a good way to keep growing professionally? Interested in connecting with other librarians to swap ideas or recommendations about situations, strategies, and problem solving? Would you like to find a mentor or provide guidance to others as a mentor?
No risks, no televised encounters with Donald Trump or Martha Stewart, just plain old friendly advice from professional peers.
As an LLMA graduate you experienced mentoring first hand and shared experiences in a trusted environment. The Apprentice Project can help sustain your growth.
METHOD
Connections are made with someone not in direct hierarchical or supervisory chain-of-command. The outcome of the relationship is meant to benefit all parts of the parties in the relationship. Roles can be for personal growth, career advancement (professional development), goal achievement, or any other mutually desired arrangement. The role typically would be interpersonal support, guidance, mutual exchange, sharing of wisdom, coaching, and role modeling.
If a more formal, mentoring relationship is desired, the mentee might consider defining a time frame and goals, speak to several individuals from the list in their desired professional realm, and get to know potential mentors before articulating a long-term commitment.
This is a WIN-WIN situation for individuals and the profession – just like the LLMA experience.
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Not only will it freshen your breath, it will freshen your perspective on your day to day work and your overall career.
Enlist to be a mentor or a mentee.
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The Massachusetts Leadership Institute is federally funded with LSTA funds through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and developed by the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems.