Becoming an effective instructor as an early-career librarian is both challenging and rewarding, especially without an established instructional community or support system. This presentation shares the experiences of three librarians who began their positions right out of graduate school, where they joined a newly created library cohort focused on supplying them with teaching skills, community building, and collaboration opportunities. Through this program, they learn from one another, share strategies, and develop sustainable practices benefiting the entire library. They will discuss how collaborative models and embedded librarianship has helped them begin creating their own instructional mosaic through peer learning and institutional support.
Participants will: 1. acquire firsthand accounts of what it’s like to participate in an onboarding and mentorship program as an early-career librarian. 2. take away practical ideas for developing a structured mentorship and community-based approach to onboarding for supporting new professionals in their organization.
