Mentor Program

Association of Christian Librarians

To provide a means of support and direction to Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) members who are:

Beginning a new position
Interested in making a position change
Recent library school graduates looking for positions
Library school students with an interest in academic librarianship in any type of library that has representation in ACL
Desirous to learn more from an experienced librarian whose experience matches your career goals

One year commitment, beginning on the date the pair is assigned
Mentor makes the initial contact to determine the means of ongoing contacts
Contact should be a minimum of once per month during the year of commitment
Topics of discussion between the two will be determined by the pair; topics should include but not be limited to:
1) The importance of active participation in the profession, especially in ACL
2) The functional focus of the mentee’s position and how to put that focus in action in a college setting
3) Prayer for one another
Each participant (mentor and mentee) will submit a semi-annual report to the Mentoring Program Coordinator at the date noted on the agreement form
Each participant (mentor and mentee) will submit a final evaluation of their experience to the Mentoring Program Coordinator

Please complete and submit a Mentor or Mentee Information Form to the ACL Mentor Program Coordinator Ruth Kinnersley.

The ACL Mentor Program Guide is available for your reference.