Format: Webinar, original date October 11, 2023
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Building on research and insights presented in the webinar, Low Morale in Libraries: Impacts and Countermeasures, this panel discussion delves deeper into essential facets that foster a healthy and supportive library culture, exploring institutional and individual solutions to countering low morale. Examining how organizational culture, library hierarchies, and management styles affect the workplace experiences of library staff, we’ll explore various strategies for library staff working to navigate power dynamics and advocate for positive personal or organizational change. Recognizing the trauma, stress, and burnout experienced by library staff, we’ll consider how to:
- Assertively communicate needs while embracing change, set boundaries to address toxic positivity, and foster a compassionate environment
- Explore visionary leadership approaches for inclusive libraries and promote collaboration for library staff at all levels
- Gain insights on trauma-informed practices and collective care to help recover from burnout and foster empathy and resilience
Join this panel of researchers, library practitioners, and changemakers as they share experiences, research, and practical strategies to help foster a healthier, empowered library environment.
Presented by: Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, Sunnie Scarpa, Ann Glusker, Lauren Comito, and Angelica Rodriguez
