Dean of Libraries Illinois Institute of Technology
Do you want help in applying research methods to your repertoire of skills? Are you a PhD student with apprehensions about conducting research? Would you like guidance on conducting your next research study? Join us as the LRRT celebrates its inaugural year of the Virtual Research Mentoring Program. In September 2022, the Library Research Round Table launched the first cohort of their Virtual Research Mentoring Program. We matched 44 mentees with 25 mentors, some one-on-one, but most were matched in pairs or small groups. We based the matching on shared interests, expertise, and desired outcomes. At the beginning of the program year, the mentees set out the goals of what they wanted to accomplish or get out of their participation. During the course of this year, the participants have met regularly, updating their progress, and addressing issues and obstacles. At this session, some of the mentees will share the fruits of their labor in the form of presentation of results or progress reports. We will also hear from other participants on the benefits from and issues they faced with the program. We will seek feedback from the participants regarding recommended changes and ideas for the future. Finally, the LRRT Mentoring Program Committee will make a short presentation on how we plan to continue the program, addressing questions from those who may be interested in participating.