From rainy Melbourne, over dry Loxton, to sunny Rijeka: the mysterious ways of the ALIA mentorship program

Abstract

The ALIA Mentoring Scheme is a 12-month formal arrangement that offers opportunities for early and mid-career ALIA members to connect with experienced LIS professionals, who are matched to each individual. Running from July to June, formal sessions from the ALIA education team are punctuated by partnership meetings, where personal goals and career development can be discussed. The scheme supports reflective practice and encourages recording progress as part of CPD. The experiences of one such partnership are shared.