The LAUC-B Executive Committee invites volunteers to join the LAUC-B Mentoring Program as mentors. The purpose of this program is to pair a new librarian with a more experienced librarian (that is, someone who has been at UC Berkeley for at least 5 years and has attained career status). It is an informal and unstructured program in which a mentor librarian:
- Helps with orienting their mentee to the campus/Library environment
- Offers recommendations, suggestions and advice
- Coaches or advises on the peer review process
- Provides ongoing support for academic and professional development
The only qualifications, other than an interest in developing a relationship with a new-to-the-system librarian, are that you have at least five years' librarian experience at UCB, have gone through the review process, and have attained career status. It should be a rewarding and worthwhile experience for all parties; it is a great way to strengthen our ranks while at the same time contributing to LAUC-B and your own professional development. *Added bonus: LAUC-B will treat you and your mentee to your first lunch together at the Women’s Faculty Club. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out the interest form. If you want to learn more about the program, contact Nadia Winters, Mentor Program Coordinator.