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ACL Mentoring Program

Introduction to Mentorship Resources

On this page, you will find suggested resources for both mentors and mentees. Some resources are to help you to be successful in your role as a mentor or mentee, and some are topical resources that could be used to foster discussion during your regularly scheduled meetings.

Articles

Articles for Mentors

  • Hales, Stuart. “Mentoring Librarians: Whether formal or informal, offered one-on-one or in groups, mentoring benefits everyone involved--as well as their employers.” Information Outlook, vol. 22, no. 1, Jan.-Feb. 2018, p. 1.
  • Ghosh, R., & Reio, T. G. “Career benefits associated with mentoring for mentors: A meta-analysis.” Journal of Vocational Behavior, vol. 83, no. 1, 2013, pp. 106-116.

Articles for Mentees

Articles to Foster Discussion -- For Mentors & Mentees

  • Noh, Younghee. “Analysis of the Effects of a Librarian-Prospective Librarian Mentoring Program.” Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services, vol. 64, no. 3, Sept. 2014, pp. 224–46.

There is an regular column titled "The Mentor" that is published in the PNLA Quarterly that addresses a variety of topics. If you are interested in learning more about the following topics, check out these articles:

  • Successful Mentoring
    • Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy. “The Mentor: What Do YOU Need from a Mentor?” PNLA Quarterly, vol. 81, no. 2, July 2017, pp. 9–11.
    • Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy. “The Mentor: Finding a Mentor.” PNLA Quarterly, vol. 82, no. 1, Jan. 2018, pp. 8–9.
  • Applying for Librarian Positions
    • Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy. “The Mentor: Landing That First Job without Library Experience.” PNLA Quarterly, vol. 80, no. 2, Winter/Spring 2016, pp. 11–13.
    • Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy. “The Mentor: The All Important Application Letter.” PNLA Quarterly, vol. 80, no. 3, Fall 2016, pp. 8–10.
  • Library Management and Leadership
    • Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy. “The Mentor: Hindsight.” PNLA Quarterly, vol. 83, no. 1/2, Jan. 2019, pp. 8–9.
    • Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy. “The Mentor: From Colleague to Supervisor.” PNLA Quarterly, vol. 82, no. 3/4, Sept. 2018, pp. 7–8.
    • Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy. “The Mentor: Leadership in Librarianship.” PNLA Quarterly, vol. 82, no. 2, July 2018, pp. 9–10.

 

Books

Books for Mentors

  • John C. Maxwell. Mentoring 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know. HarperCollins Leadership, 2008.
  • Julie Starr. The Mentoring Manual: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Being a Better Mentor. Pearson, 2021.
  • Randy D. Reese and Robert Loane. Deep Mentoring: Guiding Others on Their Leadership Journey. InterVarsity Press, 2012.
  • Carson Pue. Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. Baker Books, 2005.

Books for Mentees

  • Kelsey Chapman. What They Taught Me: Recognizing the Mentors Who Will Take You from Dream to Done. Harvest House Publishers, 2021.

Books to Read & Discuss Together -- For Mentors & Mentees

  • Bobb Biehl. Mentoring: Confidence in Finding a Mentor and Becoming One. Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996.
  • Leona M. English. Mentoring in Religious Education. Religious Education Press, 1998.
  • Shirley Peddy. The Art of Mentoring: Lead, Follow and Get Out of the Way. Bullion Books, 2001.
  • Walter C. Wright. Mentoring: The Promise of Relational Leadership. Wipf & Stock, 2004.