Trading Spaces Mentoring Program
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Trading Spaces is a mentoring program designed to enable Utah library staff to learn skills from each other. Library workers sign up for the program, get approved, and then work with their mentor on a specific project that might lead their library in positive directions.
You may apply for:
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Compact program(1-8 hours of instruction)
- Mid-sized program (2-5 days spread over time)
- Luxury program(2-6 month commitment)
- Custom built program(tbd by participants)
Mentors are matched with applicants by Trading Spaces Committee members. There will be an opening session to explain the program and discuss the mentoring relationship. At that time, applicants will be matched with mentors and develop an action plan. Application deadlines are yearly on September 15th. Meetings should be planned based on the scope of the project. They may take place in person, by phone, or online.
Who might request a mentor?
Any library staff member that wants to learn new skills, with the approval of their manager or library director
Why request a mentor?
- Mentors can share advice on professional development and specific library functions
- Mentors can help you get involved at local and statewide levels
- Mentors can offer different perspectives and ways of doing things
Why be a mentor?
- Expand your resume/ cv
- Increase your job satisfaction by helping others grow professionally
- Develop your communication and teaching skills
- Pass on your professional legacy
- Increase your library’s visibility and value to the community
Guidelines for Participants
- Decide in advance what goals you would like to accomplish
- Apply online or by filling out the print application
- Value and take advantage of this opportunity
- Evaluate your experience at the conclusion
Guidelines for Mentors
- Have working knowledge and experience in the library profession and be willing to share that with others
- Apply to the committee to become a mentor
- Indicate your areas of expertise
- Receive a mentor certificate upon completion
Finances:
- To offset expenses and encourage collaboration, Utah State Library offers a grant available to institutions that provide mentors
Time commitment
Funding level
1-8 hours of instruction
$100
2-5 days spread over time
$250
2-6 month commitment
$1000
tbd by participants
tbd; advance approval required
- Mileage reimbursement is available to program participants at the lower State Government rate (38 cents/mile for fiscal year 2013).
See Colleen Eggett for details - Expenses incurred over the above rates will be the responsibility of the individual or their library
Forms:
For all: Mentoring Agreement
For those being mentored: Participant Evaluation form
For mentors: Mentor grant application | Mentor Evaluation form
Trading Spaces Committee 2012-2014:
Apply to become part of the committee
Colleen Eggett, Utah State Library
Ruby Cheesman, Salt Lake County Public Library
Susan Hamada, Salt Lake County Public Library
For more information or assistance contact:
Colleen Eggett, Trading Spaces Project Coordinator
(801) 715-6776 | (800) 662-9150 x776 (Utah toll-free) | (801) 715-6767 (fax)
ceggett@utah.gov