Well-being in the library workplace : a handbook for managers / edited by Bobbi L Newman ; foreword by Kaetrena Davis Kendrick.
| Other author | Newman, Bobbi L. editor. |
| Other author | Kendrick, Kaetrena Davis, writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chicago : ALA Editions, 2025. |
| Description | xxi, 257 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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 -- Leaders 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. |
| Abstract | "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, Newman and her expert contributors will lead you through creating an environment that nurtures the health, satisfaction, and well-being of its workers and helps prevent or reduce the internal factors that create an unhealthy workplace. You will receive actionable advice on: Navigating the pitfalls of vocational awe, which can lead to unrealistic expectations and self-neglect; Setting and recalibrating healthy boundaries; Approaching difficult conversations by creating spaces for positive staff communication; Overcoming limited budgets; The proper mindset for encouraging realistic performance expectations among employees; Using recognition, appreciation, and staff professional development as tools for wellness; Nurturing social connections and collaboration to combat loneliness; Effective techniques for addressing sensitive issues such as disabilities, confronting anti-fat bias, and moral injury; Emotional and invisible labor mitigation; and Self-care methods for library leaders at risk of burnout." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "This collection engages with contributors who are heralding new approaches for compassionate, trauma-informed, and empathetic strategies that normalize well-being in library workplaces and their connected organizations' cultures"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Well-being in the library workplace Chicago : ALA Editions, 2025 9798892552882 |
| Genre/form | Essays. |
| LCCN | 2024057191 |
| ISBN | 9798892552943 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z682.35.P82 W45 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |