...Ann M. Watson Purpose – The purpose of this column is to address the role of a mentor in a library career. Design/methodology/approach – Opinion piece. Practical implications – Having a mentor serves to unleash employees potential. Social implications – The positive role...

...Michael A. Crumpton Purpose – The purpose of this article is to suggest that a benefit-cost analysis should be performed for mentoring activities so as to justify the effort and expense and as a tool for measuring effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – Pulling from field literature...

... them and encourage them to pursue that vision with their vocation. Mentoring Succession planning Vision Previously we discussed building a vision for your library, mentioning that a transferrable vision is a key element in succession planning. Hopefully from the previous discussion...

...Michael A. Crumpton Purpose This paper aims to discuss the importance of great mentoring to those with financial responsibilities during tough economic times. Design/methodology/approach This paper pulls from the field literature two sets of attributes and considerations of skills needed...