This session explores how library workers can build sustainable, peer-based mentorship networks that foster belonging, collaboration, and professional growth. Moving beyond traditional matching programs, we highlight community-centered approaches that emphasize reciprocity and inclusion, empowering staff at all levels to support one another. Participants will learn practical ways to nurture these relationships through virtual meetups, local gatherings, and informal peer connections. By reframing mentorship as an ongoing, shared practice rather than a structured program, this presentation offers a sustainable model for professional development that strengthens engagement, reduces burnout, and enhances retention across library organizations.
