This form is for MENTEES

Mentee Registration Form
Please answer the following questions about your library school experience and professional goals to help us develop a mentorship program which will create greater access to information and opportunities within the library profession. To learn more about the "Lighting the Way" mentorship program, please visit nyla.org/lightingtheway

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* 1. What is your full name?

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* 2. What is the best email to reach you?

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* 3. Library School Attended

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* 4. Are you a first generation college graduate?

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* 5. Year Graduated / Expected Graduation Date

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* 6. Library program specialization area (i.e. coursework in manuscripts)

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* 7. Are you a student or paraprofessional member of the following organizations

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* 8. If you are not currently a member of a professional organization, please indicate why:

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* 9. Are you currently employed in a library?

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* 10. If you answered “yes” to the previous question, what type of library is your workplace classified as?

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* 11. Are you working part-time, or full-time?

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* 12. *For public librarians only* Is your library an association library, or a civil service library?

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* 13. *For public librarians only* Are you on your area’s civil service list?

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* 14. *For public librarians only* How did you hear about civil service?

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* 15. If you are working full time, how long have you been employed in your current position?

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* 16. If you are working full time, do you have tenure?

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* 17. If you have tenure, how long did the process take for you to obtain it?

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* 18. If you are currently employed: how did you find your current position?

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* 19. What library type are you currently interested in for employment?

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* 20. To what extent do you believe that your identity and/or lived experiences impacted your employment status, career, and/or available career opportunities?

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* 21. If currently not employed, or employed part time: To what extent does networking inform your job search?

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* 22. If currently not employed, or employed part time: Are you connected to your local library community?

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* 23. Where do you see yourself within the library profession within the next five (5) years?

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* 24. What obstacles do you see standing in the way of employment opportunities in the library profession?

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* 25. Do you have any mentors within the library community?

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* 26. If you currently have a mentor: How would you rate your level of satisfaction with their guidance?

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* 27. What qualities do you think are most important in a mentor?

Thank you for your participation! Your input will help shape this developing mentorship program to light the way for new entrants to the library profession. Questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at lightningtheway@nyla.org

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