The mentor’s primary responsibility is to be available to answer questions from and provide feedback to the mentee, as well as to make contact with the mentee every 4-6 weeks. Other suggested activities include:

• Introducing a new librarian to the library, campus and Five Colleges locations, programs, committees and people

• Helping with the navigation of the library’s organizational culture

• Providing guidance on the annual performance review and promotion

• Assisting in the establishment of contacts for professional development and service in one’s subject/administrative specialty

• Providing guidance on drafting sabbatical proposals and writing sabbatical reports