Department of Library and Information Studies

Career Mentoring

The mentoring program is designed to support students in their career exploration during the MLIS degree program by allowing them to ask designated mentors in the field of Library and Information Studies questions regarding their careers, skills and competencies, or other relevant areas. However, you do not have to be a current student in order to participate! Prospective students, alumni, or others interested in the field are invited to join in on the discussions as well.

Discussions will take place on Facebook through the Discussion Board located on the UNCG Library and Information Studies group page. You need to have a Facebook account in order to access the group and the Discussion Board. The mentors will be checking the board regularly and will respond as quickly as possible. In addition to participating in the Discussion Board conversations, you may also contact a mentor at any time throughout the semester by sending them a message on Facebook. 

Take advantage of this great opportunity to talk to people in your area of interest.   

  • Learn more about your area of interest.
  • Network with people in the field.
  • Ask questions you might be otherwise afraid to ask!

Mentors are available in the four areas of specialty: academic, public, school media, and special libraries:

Academic:

BrydenOctober 20th-31st: Lauren Pressley
Instructional Design Librarian at Wake Forest University
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BrydenUNCG Alum David Bryden
Director of Smith Library at High Point University.
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KellamUNCG Alum Lynda Kellam
Data Services and Government Information Librarian at Jackson Library, UNCG.
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Public:

Whicker UNCG Alum Adrian Whicker
Collection / Acquisition Manager, genealogy/Local History, and Reference Librarian at Asheboro Public Library.
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School Media:

Jackson UNCG Alum Colleen Jackson
School Library Media Specialist at Jefferson Elementary.
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November 17th-28th: UNCG Alum Pat Adams-Caskie
Media Coordinator, Northern Guilford H.S.
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Special:

November 3rd-November 14th: UNCG Alum Joyce Weaver
Librarian for The Mint Museum (Mint Museum of Art and the Mint Museum of Craft & Design)
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Page updated: 07-Oct-2008

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