What is MentorTN?

Who can join?

How do I sign up?

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MentorTN Committee

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What is MentorTN?

MentorLib's mission is to strengthen relationships across library communities of Tennessee and New Jersey, and to provide an avenue for collegial collaboration and support. The goal is not only to make connections among librarians and library staff stronger but by doing so, to make our libraries stronger. Connection and collaboration among librarians and staff are key to thriving libraries. This connectedness serves as a platform for sharing ideas and forming collaborations all with the philosophy of superior customer service in mind.

MentorTN provides a directory of mentors—seasoned library professionals and paraprofessionals in Tennessee and New Jersey—who generously volunteer to share their expertise with colleagues, particularly those new to the field. This diverse pool of mentors offers an exceptional opportunity for anyone in the Tennessee library community to learn from highly experienced professionals.

Who can join?

MentorTN is for everyone who work in libraries! The MentorTN directory connects mentees with mentors for professional development and networking. Mentees can be from anywhere and do not need an account. Mentors are available to support students, librarians, and paraprofessionals new to the profession, as well as those taking on new job responsibilities. Interested parties can browse the directory and contact potential mentors based on their professional goals and interests.

How to sign-up

• https://librarylinknj.org/MentorNJ/guidelines# MentorTN
• Register for a user account. We will verify your eligibility (work emails are preferred). Allow 2-3 days for a response.
• Once you receive your confirmation email, you will be able to create your account and a profile.
• Add an e-badge to your email signature to let others know you are a mentor! Get yours at https://librarylinknj.org/MentorNJ/MentorLIB/ebadge

Need any help?

For help with user account registration or the Mentors’ Directory online form, please fill out the LibraryLinkNJ website support form: https://librarylinknj.zohodesk.com/

More Networking Opportunities

Join Online Meet-Ups!

Participate in online weekly meetups. These virtual meetings bring Tennessee and New Jersey library staff together on various topics to provide a virtual space to discuss their concerns, share their ideas, and 'hang out' with their colleagues.

These are some of the available groups:

• African American Library Staff Adventures in Administration
• Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Library Staff
• Disabled & Neurodivergent Library Staff Juggling Parenting & Library Work Latino Library Staff
• Leading Lean Libraries
• Maker Meetup
• School Libraries
• Services for Immigrant Communities Support for Intellectual Freedom Fighters
• Tech!
• Wellness Wednesdays
• Youth Services

MentorTN Committee

Caitlyn Haley, Assistant Director, Red River Regional Library
caitlyn.haley@tn.gov

Cecilie Maynor, Regional Director Red River Regional Library
cecilie.maynor@tn.gov

Jennifer Breuer, Regional Director Holston River Regional Library
jennifer.breuer@tn.gov

Darby Malvey, Chair, LibraryLinkNJ MentorLib Task Force
darby@librarylinknj.org