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By Nadine Sergejeff, Newark Public Library, MentorNJ Team
The MentorNJ In-Person Networking Event at the Monroe Township Library on Wednesday, November 9, was a terrific event! Over 80 colleagues from around the state gathered together to network with each other and to learn about topics relevant to libraries.
Fobazi Ettarh, Resident Librarian at Temple University, presented a fascinating talk, Killing Me Softly, about identifying and understanding the effects of microaggressions. All attendees were able to engage in an interactive game designed by Fobazi which allowed the players to experience microagressions. Participants then networked with one another and had the opportunity to have their headshot taken by a professional photographer. After lunch, Courtney Young, Past President of ALA, presented Better Together: The Critical Role of Networking and Professional Development in Librarianship. This was followed by a series of table discussions on five various topics, including self-care, diversity and branding yourself. The event concluded with a raffle and 11 lucky participants won a fantastic prize.
The MentorNJ Project Team would like to thank everyone who participated in the event. We also thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and we'll make sure to take all your suggestions into consideration when we plan our future programs. Check out the MentorNJ webpage for more information.
We would also like to give our special thanks to the NJ State Library and the LibraryLinkNJ staff for their help with event material preparation and to the speakers and table discussion leaders who shared their expertise and advice with all participants at the event.