ALAO Librarian Mentoring Program
The Academic Library Association of Ohio’s Professional Development Committee (ALAO PDC) is pleased to announce the call for participation in the 2025–2026 ALAO Library Mentoring Program.
Program Purpose
The program fosters supportive professional relationships that encourage growth, share knowledge, and help both mentors and mentees advance in their careers.
Mentees may include:
- Library school students
- Recent graduates
- Experienced librarians seeking additional support
You do not need to be an ALAO member to participate, though membership is encouraged.
Program Overview
The Professional Development Committee reviews submissions and pairs mentors and mentees to create the best matches. The program runs through October 2026.
- Application deadline: October 7, 2025
- Mentee application form: Apply Here
- Mentor bios: View Mentors
Matching Process
- Review mentor bios and identify three preferred mentors.
- Complete the Mentee Application and rank your top three choices.
- ALAO PDC will confirm the match and notify both parties.
- Before the first meeting, guidelines will be shared to help start strong.
- If attending the 2025 ALAO Conferencehttps://www.alaoweb.org/conferences/2025/about, there will be an opportunity to meet your mentor in person.
- Mentoring pairs typically meet at least four times over several months, depending on availability.
- At the conclusion, both participants will be asked to complete a program evaluation.
Questions?
Please contact:
- Stephanie Founds (Chair) – board1@alaoweb.org
- Jill Crane – board4@alaoweb.org
- Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros – board6@alaoweb.org
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