Thinking Outside the Dyad: Incorporating Cohort-Based Experiences into Mentorship

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https://doi.org/10.5860/llm.v37i2.7569

Abstract

A benefit of the traditional one-to-one, hierarchical mentoring relationship is the individualized attention and guidance the mentor provides the mentee. This singular mentoring relationship can be effective but is not always sufficient in addressing institutional acculturation and meeting personal needs of the new employee. This paper discusses how an emergent mentoring program at Milner Library blended the dyadic mentoring relationship with cohort-based programming to create a space for participants to learn from colleagues across departments, share experiences, and consider psychosocial issues. These grassroots programming efforts have cultivated holistic engagement and renewed community.

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Angela Yon, Illinois State University

Angela Yon is the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian at Illinois State University’s Milner Library.

Grace Allbaugh, Illinois State University

Grace Allbaugh is a Social Sciences Librarian at Illinois State University’s Milner Library.

Susan R. Franzen, Illinois State University

Susan R. Franzen is the Associate Dean for Public Services and Organizational Development at Illinois State University’s Milner Library.

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2023-07-19

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Yon, A., Allbaugh, G., & Franzen, S. R. (2023). Thinking Outside the Dyad: Incorporating Cohort-Based Experiences into Mentorship. Library Leadership & Management, 37(2). https://doi.org/10.5860/llm.v37i2.7569

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Vol. 37 No. 2 (2023)

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Copyright (c) 2023 Angela Yon, Grace Allbaugh, Susan R. Franzen

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