Mentoring in the Library: Building for the Future (ALA Guides for the Busy Librarian)

Mentoring isn't just another component of being a good employee. It's essential to the continuing health of an institution: the sharing of knowledge and experience not only helps less senior employees improve their job skills but transforms managers into stronger leaders. Noted reference librarian and researcher Lee offers librarians at all levels both her experience and her ideas about establishing a formal mentoring process at the library. Readers will learn - The kinds of skills the mentor should have, with techniques for successful development, education, and training - How to establish formal and informal mentoring arrangements, with a chapter devoted to mentoring librarians electronically - Keys to working with students, interns, volunteers, and individuals interested in a library science career In this useful book, Lee shows librarians how mentoring can be both satisfying and good for career development and personal growth.
ASIN: 0838935931
VSKU: BVV.0838935931.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:American Library Association
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.