QPLA is excited to collaborate with ALIA for the third year to provide funded opportunities for Queensland public library staff to participate in the 2025-26 ALIA Mentoring Scheme.
About
The ALIA Mentoring Scheme is a formal structured mentoring relationship that creates
professional partnerships and provides ALIA Personal Members with access to the wisdom and expertise of LIS professionals. The scheme matches experienced LIS professionals (mentors) with upcoming LIS professionals (mentees). The mentor helps the mentee develop their own goals and skills through a series of time-specific, confidential, one-on-one contacts, supported by resources from ALIA. The 12-month scheme is designed to assist those seeking opportunities for career and professional development, who are keen to widen their knowledge base and professional connections.
The program includes the following:
- Matching of mentees and mentors and support in forming the partnerships
- ALIA Mentoring Scheme Workbook
- Themed monthly webinars
- An online platform to host resources and interact
- Lightning talks from NSWPLA/QPLA participants
- A certificate of achievement or appreciation
We are seeking both mentors and mentees to support public library colleagues.
The program will commence in July 2025 and run through to June 2026. QPLA will cover registration costs for up to ten Queensland public library staff.
Don’t just take our word for it – read about the experiences of other program attendees in both mentee and mentor roles.
2023-24 Scott Parsons
2424-25 Caitlyn Anchen & Robyn Gattera
If you’re interested either role, find out more HERE or contact Nicole Hunt
