Mentorship Program for Samvera Connect 2019
Goals
- Bring people together to build individual capacity and empowerment
- Increase diversity in participation, interaction and presentation at Samvera Connect
- Break down barriers to entry and provide a welcoming orientation to the Samvera community
- Strengthen the Samvera community by learning from mentees and diverse voices
Structure
The structure of the relationship between mentor and mentee can and should be defined at the outset by the parties involved. However, here are a few simple guidelines you may want to consider so that both of you can define a rewarding relationship:
- Define clear, achievable goals for what you're hoping to get out of Samvera Connect. "Learn about Samvera Architecture" or "Engage with the community" are OK, but may not be specific enough to help you succeed. "Determine what level of architecture should hold this feature or design" or "What group(s) could I contribute to, and how, given my interest and skills in linked data" would be better.
- Be explicit about your expectations. For example:
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