RILA Mentorship Program

The RILA Mentorship Program provides encouragement, support and guidance to early and mid-career library staff to promote their professional growth by pairing them with an experienced mentor.

The next round of the Mentor Program will launch in Fall 2026! 

What Are the Benefits?

• Make a difference in the career of another person.

• Learn how to be a leader in your organization.

• Give and receive guidance and advice on professional topics.

• Take your career to the next level.

• Discuss current trends in librarianship.

• Network and develop lasting professional relationships with others in the field.

What Are the Requirements?

• You must be a current RILA member.

• You may be a library employee, retired librarian or current library school student.

• You must make a one-year commitment that includes meeting with your mentor/mentee at least 3-4 times per year by phone, email, web conferencing, or in-person meetings.

• Mentors should have five or more years of professional experience

Questions?

Please read our

Mentor/Mentee Guidelines

or

contact mentor@rilibraries.org