Welcome!
This toolkit serves as a comprehensive guide to help institutions develop and implement mentorship and internship programs that support BIPOC undergraduate students in pursuing careers in librarianship. It provides step-by-step guidance, from planning and community building to launching mentorships and celebrating achievements, along with curated resources to ensure equitable, sustainable, and impactful programming. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing an existing initiative, this toolkit offers practical strategies to foster inclusion and professional growth.
Introduction
This section outlines the purpose, goals, and recommended use of the toolkit, helping users understand the scope and sequence of the program.
Categories: Context | Goals | How to Use this Document | Suggested Timeline
Planning & Setup
Covers the foundational work needed to launch the program, including securing funding, forming a team, organizing logistics, and building a timeline.
Categories: Funding and Potential Resources | Establish Your Team | Prepare For Paperwork | Build Your Calendar
Community Building
Focuses on cultivating a supportive and inclusive community by recruiting BIPOC undergraduates and mentors, and fostering strong relationships.
Categories: Build Your Community | Recruit BIPOC Undergraduate Students | Recruit Mentors
Program Implementation
Provides steps to deliver the program, including training, mentorship matching, engaging participants, and offering meaningful internship opportunities.
Categories: Identify and Schedule a Trainer | Engage Your Participants | Prepare Your Resources | Train Mentors and Mentees | Launch Internships | Establish Internship Opportunities
Progress & Reflection
Highlights ways to sustain and improve the program through regular evaluations, check-ins, and celebrating milestones with participants.
Categories: Check In and Recalibrate | Celebrate
Resources
Includes supplemental materials, templates, and links to support successful execution at every stage of the program.