Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? Mentoring is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the life of another person and to gain new insights into our rich profession. You can also give and receive guidance and take your career to the next level. RILA is officially launching its new Mentorship Program this year, and we would love your participation. Please join our program today to develop lasting professional relationships with others in the field.

To be a part of the RILA Mentorship Program: 

• You must be a current RILA member.

• You may be a library employee, retired librarian, or current library school student.

• You must make a 1-year commitment that includes meeting with your mentor/mentee at least 3 or 4 times per year by phone, email, web conferencing, or in-person meetings.

You can sign up to be a Mentor or a Mentee. We are seeking both types of applicants and anticipate formally launching our first cohort this Spring. 

Click here to fill out the Mentor Application.

Click here to fill out the Mentee Application.

You can read the Program Guidelines for more information.  

For questions, please contact mentor@rilibraries.org.