Winter-Spring 2024
The Winter-Spring 2024 InsideOCULA issue included: Introducing the MentorMatch Mini Series Two mid-life library people walk into a mentoring match… Helping New Academic Librarians Apply…
The Value of Succession Planning in Student Internships
Learn about the benefits of constructing a multi-year internship from a MLIS student's perspective.
Two mid-life library people walk into a mentoring match…
Can mentorship help you in a career transition? Toby explores this as he recounts his decision to walk away from a tenure-track faculty position to become a librarian. Through OLA MentorMatch, he met with Jennifer Peters who helped him find where to focus on his job search.
Helping New Academic Librarians Apply What They’ve Learned: Our OLA Mentoring Experience
In the second installation of our OLA MentorMatch Mini Series, Joe Qiu discusses the challenges of being an international student. Through the MentorMatch program, he gained opportunities to put his class teachings into practice. In turn, Nadine found personal satisfaction in giving back and found the program to be an antidote to burnout.
Caring Networks: Reflections on Our OLA MentorMatch Experience
Mi Yoon discusses the challenges in starting a library career during the pandemic. Through OLA MentorMatch, she connected with Caleb Domsy who helped expand her network. In turn, Caleb found the benefits of creating space to support career growth for newcomers.