KEEPING MENTORING ON

TRACKChisato Uyeki

Dora Ho

Kathel Dunn

Keeping Mentoring

Relationships on Track: Your Role

E. Chisato Uyeki2001 Betty Turock Spectrum ScholarSpectrum Advisory Committee, Chair

Collection Development Librarian,Mt. San Antonio College

IT TAKES A TEAM

MAKE A PLAN

PREPARATION Professional Plan

Identify professional areas and skills for development

What do you need/want from mentor?

INVESTIGATE

PREPARATION Research & get to know them

Learn about your mentorAsk for a CV or resumeAsk about their interests/goals

Plan for meetingsQuestions or topics

DOs: Be Yourself

DOs Be curious Be proactive Communicate

Don’t be shyFigure out the right frequency & methodAsk for advice, input, ideasBe honest

MEET themUse online tools, but also make an effort

to meet face

DOs: Pull Your Weight

AND MORE DOs Contribute to

& respect the relationshipDon’t expect to coastMake good use of timeBe realisticShare back

GET WHAT YOU NEED

TAKE ADVICE TO HEART &SAY THANK YOU

MENTORS CAN…

MENTORS CAN DO MOST ANYTHING: Job postings Coffee Resumes/CVs, cover letters Invites to receptions Mock interviews Networking & introductions Ventees Answer questions, or point the way Review presentations/articles General support