1. If finding a mentor is important for career development, have you already found a mentor? A Library Science professor suggests that mentoring for librarians should begin in LIS schools. He writes, “Having a strong mentor during your first few years as a librarian can provide a safety net of advice, encouragement, and caution for a newly minted professional. Such a relationship would be even better if it began during LIS education.45 What do you think? If you are a student in an LIS program, can you think of someone who might serve as your mentor? Do you already have a mentor? If you are a practicing librarian, would you be able to mentor an LIS student?