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WHY MENTORING MATTERS: BY SHIN FREEDMAN PRESENTATION AT THE DARTMOUTH BIOMEDICAL LIBRARIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE– 10/9/2009 Framingham, MA. USA 1

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WHY MENTORING MATTERS: BY

SHIN FREEDMAN

PRESENTATION AT THE DARTMOUTH BIOMEDICAL LIBRARIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE– 10/9/2009

Framingham, MA. USA1

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“Finding a mentor is the most important strategy for climbing the professional ladder”

- Rawlins & Rawlins, 1983

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LIBRARIAN WORKFORCE TRENDS

(Source: Mary Jo Lynch, et al, 2005 Retirement & Recruitment)

50% of librarians will reach age 65 in 2010

Projected retirement of librarians will peak in 2014

Changes in technology require changes in librarians’ required skills

A need to renew and engage librarians throughout their career stages

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18%

47%

23%

12%

Librarians Reaching Age 65 --2000 Census base

2000-09

2010-19

2020-29

2030-39

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PRESSURES WE’RE FACING NOW. . .

The Economy Can libraries afford a workforce with obsolete skills? How can libraries invest in staff development?

The Students Multiple generations of students Tech savvy millennial students

Technology Library portal lags student needs Social networking tools impact on access and delivery

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REALITY OF MENTORING: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

26% of USA research libraries have formal mentoring programs*

17% of UK academic and public libraries have formal mentoring initiatives*

In the USA, most academic library mentoring started out as an informal mentoring

(Source: Ritchie and Genoni, 1999)

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MENTORING

Provides a way for:Continuing education activitiesNew skills learningNetworking opportunitiesSupporting protégés during transitional

career stagesLooking for opportunities to complement the

lack of formal developmental initiatives in the libraries

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MENTORING TYPES

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Formal ( Informal ) Mentoring

Informal mentoring relationships are those that happen spontaneously based on mutual respect, rapport, and relationships. Structured v. Spontaneously.

Peer MentoringA process where there is mutual involvement in encouraging and enhancing learning and development between two peers.

Group Mentoring

A group influence that emerges from the social norms and roles that are characteristic of a specific group and results in the career enhancements of an individual member.

Self-Directed Mentoring

A mentee is responsible and proactive about his/her own professional development by seeking mentoring.

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BENEFITS OF MENTORING

For the Protégés:Exposure to new ideas functions, skills, knowledgeSafe advice and support

For the MentorContribution to the growth of future leadersSharing, transferring knowledge & experiences

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For the Organization: Promotes positive

library atmosphere Enriches leadership

development Nurtures commitment,

retention and renewal

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MENTORING AS STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Focus on how to enhance staff development

Needs Goals & objectives Assessment measure How should mentoring be structured? Duration of the program Is an informal structure acceptable?

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MENTORING IN ACTION. . .

• Brown University Libraries • Mentoring Monday Series

• Colorado State University Libraries• Peer mentoring

• Louisiana State University Libraries• P&T Support Team

• University of Delaware Libraries• To develop management skills and • To help career direction change

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Rethink mentoring typesMultiple mentorsReverse mentoringSelf-initiated mentoring

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IN SUMMARY. . . Mentoring requires:

Examination of the context of career stage & learning

Reconceptualization of mentoring type and activity shift focus from traditional to group, peer, self-directed, and

multiple mentors Learn from less experienced colleagues in the IT area

Self-initiated needs analysis for professional development clear goals and objectives SWOT analysis

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FINDING MENTOR(S) ACTIVITY

Self-assessment :

Identify your professional strengths

Identify your growth opportunities

How might I benefit from mentoring?

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Find a partner & discuss:

1. Where can I find a mentor to help me grow? Or,

2. Who should I mentor?

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DISCUSSION

Q & A.

Thank you

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