Networking, Networking, Networking

Davidson, Jeanne; Middleton, Cheryl

doi:10.1300/j122v27n01_14

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“…According to Johnston () and others, mentoring is the “process whereby a more experienced individual provides counsel, guidance, and assistance to another person, serves an essential function in helping younger or newer employees to develop leadership skills and advance within the organization” (Lanna‐Lipton, ). “It is the role of current leaders in an organization to cultivate future leaders, and mentoring can be used as a strategy for growing leaders” (Davidson & Middleton, , p. 350).…”

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Getting and Staying in the Mainstream: African American Women's Contributions to the Human Sciences

Jackson

Miller

2014

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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The purpose of this study is to provide an analytical perspective of the challenges, struggles, obstacles, and successes faced by African American women in the Human Sciences as described in the book, African American Women: Contributions to the Human Sciences. A content analysis of this book was conducted by the authors to provide a theoretical perspective on the contributions and challenges that African American women professionals have faced while pursuing their careers in the Human Sciences. The theoretical framework for the study was resiliency theory from an ecological approach.There is a gap in the history of the growth and development of the profession of Human Sciences. The gap is related to the contributions of African American professionals and other people of color. Many of the challenges, struggles, and obstacles encountered by African Americans and other people of color are invisible. These are especially true in regard to instruction, research, and outreach/service. African American professionals and other people of color have made overwhelming contributions to the quality of life and well-being of individuals, and families within the context of their communities.This study draws on the resiliency theory from an ecological approach. The resilience-enhancing approach is connected with the ecological, or person-inenvironment, perspective of the profession (Bronfenbrenner, 1979). Resiliency theory draws from a strength perspective-a philosophical standpoint that recognizes the inherent power and tenacity of individuals and families within the context of their communities (Chapin, Nelson-Becker, & Macmillan, 2006;Saleebey, 1997). This integrative framework is employed to understand the obstacles faced by African American women professionals in Human Sciences. The obstacles were based on societal attitudes and values that prohibited access to resources in culturally relevant ways. This paper will present an analytical perspective of the challenges, struggles, obstacles, and successes faced by African American women as described in

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Getting and Staying in the Mainstream: African American Women's Contributions to the Human Sciences

Jackson

Miller

2014

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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“…By participating in association service work, a librarian can develop a professional network outside their workplace. Several studies have identified networking as one of the primary reasons why librarians get involved in professional associations (Davidson and Middleton 2006;Garrison and Cramer 2021;Kamm 1997).…”

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A beginner’s guide to library association service

Sassen

2023

College & Undergraduate Libraries

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“…Such activity included both "on-the-job learning" (interaction with colleagues at one's library) as well as institutes and interactive association work involving professionals from other libraries. Davidson and Middleton (2006) surveyed science and engineering librarians on the "roles membership and participation in professional organizations play in mentoring and/or retention to the field." When asked "What do you gain most from your professional activity in this organization?…”

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What librarians say they want from their professional associations: A survey of business librarians

Garrison

Cramer

2020

Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship

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Library organizations exist to provide professional development, networking, and service and presentation opportunities to librarians. Yet membership in many library organizations is declining. A survey of business librarians from all types of libraries provided data on benefits of membership. Respondents identified characteristics of successful organizations as well as reasons for their disappointments. Quality programming and training, networking opportunities, and member engagement were positives while poor communication and a lack of opportunities to get involved were the most common concerns. The article concludes with four recommendations on ways library organizations can remain relevant, useful, and valued to their members.

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Networking, Networking, Networking

Cited by 25 publications

References 5 publications

Getting and Staying in the Mainstream: African American Women's Contributions to the Human Sciences

Getting and Staying in the Mainstream: African American Women's Contributions to the Human Sciences

A beginner’s guide to library association service

What librarians say they want from their professional associations: A survey of business librarians

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