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Reminder: Panel on Fostering Inclusive Mentorship on 4/15

  • 1.  Reminder: Panel on Fostering Inclusive Mentorship on 4/15

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    Fostering Inclusive Mentorship: Strategies for Supporting Librarians Across Their Careers<u1:p></u1:p>

    Apr 15, 2024 10:30 AM MT / 12:30 PM ET<u1:p></u1:p>

    Register in advance for this webinar<u1:p></u1:p>

    Colorado State University Libraries is working to re-envision its faculty mentoring program, centering inclusivity in the process. Join us for a virtual panel discussion on inclusive mentorship with:<u1:p></u1:p>

    • Juliann Couture, Director of the Researcher & Collections Engagement Team, University of Colorado Boulder, discussing her collaborative articles on mentoring mid-career academic librarians.<u1:p></u1:p>
    • Lijuan Xu, Acting Director of Research & Instructional Services, Lafayette College, discussing her collaborative panel on mentoring experiences of minoritized librarians presented at the ACRL 2023 Conference.<u1:p></u1:p>
    • Christine Kreger, Professional Development Consultant, Colorado State Library, discussing her collaborative work on building a statewide library mentorship program.<u1:p></u1:p>
    • Bailey Wallace, Department Head of Access & User Services, University of Colorado Denver, discussing her collaborative chapter, "Undoing the Dyad: Re-examining Mentorship with a Feminist Lens," published in Academic Library Mentoring: Fostering Growth and Renewal, vol. 1 (ACRL, 2021).<u1:p></u1:p>

     

    Panelists' presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. This free webinar will be recorded, and a link will be sent out to registrants afterward.

    Moderators: Khaleedah Thomas and Renae Watson, Colorado State University    <u1:p></u1:p>


    Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.



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    Renae Watson (she/her)
    Online Learning & Student Success Librarian | Associate Professor
    Colorado State University
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