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My name is Joseph Panozzo. I would like to apply to be a mentee as I am a current MLIS student who has a part time job in a public library but has not been properly trained at that library, and is on the verge of quitting in frustration. </div>
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When I started filling out the application, I was not allowed to proceed without a BIPOC Identity. I attended the recent RAILS convention. I would like some mentoring. Please help.</div>
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Regards,</div>
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Joseph Panozzo</div>
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jpanozzo@my.dom.edu</div>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> AISLE <aisle-bounces@list.railslibraries.info> on behalf of Angie Barnes via AISLE <aisle@list.railslibraries.info><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 22, 2022 3:25 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> aisle@list.railslibraries.info <aisle@list.railslibraries.info><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Angie Barnes <rufuanje@icloud.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [aisle] RAILS BIPOC Mentorship Program</font>
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see the message below from the RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Group. Feel free to share this opportunity with others who are not on this listserv. Thanks!</span></span></span><br>
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all library BIPOC workers and students!</span></span></span><br>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt">Looking
to connect with other BIPOC staff? </span></span></span><br>
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to help others develop skills, or need support to build your own?</span></span></span><br>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt">The</span></span></span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sites.google.com/view/railsbipoc/mentorship-program-2023" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt"><u>
RAILS BIPOC Mentorship Program</u></span></span></span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt">
is a place for BIPOC library workers and students to build relationships, share experiences, and develop skills to advance in their careers. </span></span></span><br>
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March - August 2022</span></span></span><br>
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Approximately 20 mentor/mentee pairs of RAILS BIPOC library staff</span></span></span><br>
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Mentors/mentees are encouraged to connect outside of the regularly planned meetings. </span></span></span><br>
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</span></span></b></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt">Mentor/mentee
pairs will get to know each other, discuss goals, and attend professional development and recreational events together. </span></span></span><br>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://form.jotform.com/223064916969064" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt"><u>Apply
today to be a mentor or mentee!</u></span></span></span></a><br>
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</span></span></b></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt">December
31, 2022</span></span></span><br>
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</span></span></b></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt">Email
<a href="mailto:bipoclibraryworkers@gmail.com">bipoclibraryworkers@gmail.com</a></span></span></span><br>
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<div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="x_font" style="font-family:Arial"><span class="x_size" style="font-size:11pt">Anjelica
Rufus-Barnes (she/her)</span></span></span><br>
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Librarian</span></span></span><br>
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Heights Public Library District</span></span></span><br>
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