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PLA Inclusive Internship Initiative

Mentor Toolkit

You will find the documents and resources to support your intern’s learning and experience here, including information about Connected Learning Projects, orientation checklists, and copies on intern-facing worksheets and handouts. Many of these resources are drawn from Effective Library Internships: A Toolkit for Success, created by the Multnomah County Library.

A brief overview of connected learning

The Hallmarks of YouMedia Labs

The six principles of connected learning

A brainstorming exercise template

Online Connected Learning resources from the YouMedia network. Sign up for the CoP here:

The following resources will support onboarding the intern:

The following resources will support onboarding the intern:

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