Well-being in the library workplace : a handbook for managers

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"Fostering well-being in today's library workplaces is no longer a luxury but a necessity, particularly for managers tasked with guiding and supporting their teams. Amidst budget cuts, attempts to ban or restrict books, attacks on library staff online and in-person, and potentially hostile and aggressive patrons, taking care of ourselves and our staff by putting good policies and practices into place is more important than ever. In this book, New...

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Librarians Psychology

Library employees Psychology

Well-being

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ISBN:

9798892552943

Description:

xxi, 257 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Introduction : building a foundation of wellness-strategies to build a well-being-centric culture in libraries / Bobbi L. Newman
Setting the tone : encouraging boundaries for better workplace outcomes in academic libraries / Ariel Turner and Shamella Cromartie
Diving into difficult conversations : creating space for staff communication / Hannah Kukal Curtiss
"tell me more": communication as a cornerstone of flourishing / Peggy Griesinger and F. Elizabeth Nicholson
Advocacy for staff wellness : fostering a culture of well-being on a limited budget / Michelle E. Jones and Angiah L. Davis
Not an emergency room : a mindset for encouraging realistic performance expectations among employees / Amanda Darby
Recognition and appreciation : building a positive workplace culture / Margie Sheppard and Katie Pierce-Farrier
Solutions for library workspaces : emphasizing ergonomics to support employee wellness / Alexandra Hauser, Sarah Mainville, Andrea McMillan, and Jennifer Brandon
Nurturing social connections and collaboration / Becky Libourel Diamond, Dee Magnoni, Sue Oldenburg, and L. M. Miller
Professional development IS a wellness program / Donald W. Crankshaw
The healing effect of social connections : librarians addressing loneliness and building more connected lives / Loida Garcia-Febo
Disability and "wellness" in the workplace / JJ Pionke
Confronting anti-fat bias to create more inclusive libraries / Meg Galasso
Addressing moral injury in librarianship : a call for ethical leadership / Alejandro Marquez and Teresa McGinley
That extra layer of stress : strategies managers can use to help mitigate the emotional and invisible labor within their teams / Sara E. Wright
Managers and burnout : protecting your employees from you / Suzanne Macaulay
Build the foundation : trust / Corey Ha
I'm supporting my employees ... aren't i? / Christina Holm
Do your work in the mirror / Heather James
Conclusion : reflections-cultivating well-being in the library / Bobbi L. Newman

LCCN:

2024057191

Control Number:

3389993

Other Authors:

Kendrick, Kaetrena Davis, writer of foreword
Newman, Bobbi L., editor

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