A formal mentoring program in a University Library: components of a successful experiment

The LSU Libraries adopted a mentoring program in 1998 to help tenure-track librarians successfully meet tenure requirements. The program was evaluated after the first year and the faculty determined that it was successful; it was implemented on a permanent basis. The program was developed using six...

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Published in:The Journal of academic librarianship 2001-11, Vol.27 (6), p.440-446
Main Author: Kuyper-Rushing, Lois
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Libraries
Colleges & universities
Exact sciences and technology
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Interprofessional Relationship
Librarians
Libraries
Library and information science. General aspects
Library staff
Louisiana State Libraries
Louisiana State University
Mentoring
Mentors
Professional aspects
Professional Development
Professional Personnel
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Sciences and techniques of general use
Tenure
Training
University libraries
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Summary:The LSU Libraries adopted a mentoring program in 1998 to help tenure-track librarians successfully meet tenure requirements. The program was evaluated after the first year and the faculty determined that it was successful; it was implemented on a permanent basis. The program was developed using six basic components. Details are outlined in the article.
ISSN:0099-1333
1879-1999
DOI:10.1016/S0099-1333(01)00258-0