Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
Keywords
Mentoring, Libraries, Faculty, Librarians, Binghamton University, Academic libraries, mentorship programs, professional development
Abstract
This article examines the redevelopment of a faculty mentoring program in a large academic library, situating it within the broader literature on academic librarianship and mentoring. It traces historical developments, innovative models, and psychosocial dimensions of mentoring, while presenting a case study from a northeastern R1 university library. A key contribution of this work is its focus on organizational readiness: the alignment of mentoring program design with institutional culture, faculty preparedness, and administrative capacity. The article emphasizes the importance of intentional matching, role clarity, and sustainability as essential elements for successful mentoring, and argues that mentoring should be viewed as a strategic investment in faculty development and equity.
Publisher Attribution
Kendrick, C. L., & Frizzell, S. (2026). (Re-)Developing a Library Faculty Mentoring Program. Journal of Library Administration, 66(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2026.2616216
Recommended Citation
Kendrick, Curtis L. and Frizzell, Sasha, "(Re-)Developing a Library Faculty Mentoring Program" (2026). Library Scholarship. 121.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/librarian_fac/121
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