Melanie Clark presentation for the "Growing New Professionals through Mentorship: A Two Way Street" session at the VRA + ARLIS/NA 2nd Joint Conference in Minneapolis, MN.

1. Melanie Clark MENTORING at theTEXAS TECH LIBRARIES

3. The preparation of annual reviews and/or dossiersExchange viewpoints and ideas Improve morale, work habit efficiencies, faculty synergy, and professional development Reduce turnover

4. 2009 Program Plan Program Kickoff Informational meetings - engage interest, and introduce program guidelines Orientation - what it means to participate in a mentoring program Meet and Greet activity - introduction to goal setting

7. 2009 Program Plan Program Kickoff Informational meetings - engage interest, and introduce program guidelines Orientation - what it means to participate in a mentoring program Meet and Greet activity - introduction to goal setting

8. 2009 Program Plan Program Kickoff Informational meetings - engage interest, and introduce program guidelines Orientation - what it means to participate in a mentoring program Meet and Greet activity - introduction to goal setting

9. 2009 Program Plan Program Assessment Gather initial expectations from participants Bimonthly meetings with mentors and mentors separately to check on progress. Mid-year assessment of the program (first year only). Annual evaluation.

10. 2009 Program Plan Program Assessment Gather initial expectations from participants Bimonthly meetings with mentors and mentors separately to check on progress. Mid-year assessment of the program (first year only). Annual evaluation.

11. 2009 Program Plan Program Assessment Gather initial expectations from participants Bimonthly meetings with mentors and mentors separately to check on progress. Mid-year assessment of the program (first year only). Annual evaluation.

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13. Mentor and Mentee Rob Weiner, Arts & Humanities Librarian Areas of Expertise: Sequential Art, History, Film, Pop Culture Qualities wanted in Mentor: Good grasp on what it takes to be a good employee and scholar. Someone who has obtained tenure and can guide through the process. Susan Hidalgo, Head of Access Services Expertise and Interests: Process for Promotion and Tenure, Team Building, Library Instruction Qualities wanted in Mentee: Dedication to growing as a professional, enthusiasm about the library profession.

14. Rob’s Goals - 2009 Learn more about working on a professional dossier Become a better librarian and learn how to better serve the TTU community Be more involved in professional organizations as a participant and leader

15. Rob’s Goals - 2010 Turn previous work with mentor into another article Produce a quality dossier for 3rd year review Showcase librarians as “cool/awesome” people and work against stigma surrounding the profession Continue collaborating with faculty on projects for publication and presentation Work on time management and avoid spreading myself too thin.

17. Rob’s Goals - 2010 Turn previous work with mentor into another article Produce a quality dossier for 3rd year review Showcase librarians as “cool/awesome” people and work against stigma surrounding the profession Continue collaborating with faculty on projects for publication and presentation Work on time management and avoid spreading myself too thin.

19. For more information, contact Melanie Clark at: melanie.clark@ttu.edu 806-742-1171 ext. 286