NCLA-NMRT Mentee Application

The information provided on this form will help the NCLA-NMRT Executive Committee match you with an appropriate mentor.

Please note that the program is limited to LIS students and new librarians with less than five (5) years of professional library experience. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the NCLA-NMRT Executive Committee upon special appeal from the "mentee" candidate.

* Required

Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Mailing Address *

Are you a NMRT member? * NMRT membership is not required, but members will receive priority for mentor assignments.

Are you a student in an LIS program? *

Please describe current library position and/or describe your library experience (e.g. past jobs, internships, etc.). * e.g. "4 years of experience as a reference librarian in a public library"

Area(s) of Interest * e.g. what area of expertise would you like your mentor to address?

Use this space to expand on your answers to "Area(s) of Interest" and "Type of Library"

Please let us know your preference for type of mentoring arrangement. *

Short term - brief answers and communications, such as for a specific project or question
Long term (1 year+) relationship building with mentee, to include in-person meetings and regular correspondence
Virtual mentorship (correspond only via electronic tools, such as email, IM, wikis, etc.)
One day meeting commitment (a formal arrangement with schedule of activities; may result in long term partnerships)
Other:

Why are you interested in participating in this program? Please include your GOALS for this experience. * Please provide a strong, honest answer with sufficient description to allow us to partner you with a suitable mentor.

Anything else you would like to share with the NMRT Executive Committee (and your mentor)? Comments, special interests, questions, concerns...