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Best Practices - Web Conferencing Participants
Last Modified: 15 May 2017
This collection of best practices for web conferencing participants was originally published in 2010 by Cindi Hickey and was updated in May 2017 by WebJunction staff.
Areas for Learning through Mentoring Relationships
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Within our changing library landscape there are numerous competencies which can be exchanged and improved through a mentoring relationship. Here's a list to get you started as you assess which new skills you may learn as well as expertise or knowledge you can share.
Communication Techniques
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Adapted from: www.businessballs.com, this document covers listening, body language and personal space.
Keeping Ones Cool in Difficult Times
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
In the fifth in a series of short video presentations, Pat Wagner offers timely advice for reducing stress, especially when working with stressed-out patrons.
Mentoring: Leadership as a Subversive Activity
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This article explores how mentoring in libraries can serve to build leadership by integrating learning into the structure of our work and through the development of supportive relationships, and learning organizations.
Mentoring Needs and Benefits
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Why do we need mentoring in our library organizations? Here is a summary of the needs and benefits for all those involved in the relationship.
Mentoring Roles and Responsibilities
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
A collection of best practices of roles and responsibilities for those involved in the mentoring partnership.
Mentoring Workbook
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
A workbook designed to provide staff with an introduction to mentoring, tools for defining roles and responsibilities for all involved in the relationship, examples of a partnership agreement, and tips on evaluating the relationship.