I’ve been studying the development and impact of low-morale experiences since 2016, and my work also includes data collection for kaleidoscopic aspects of this phenomenon. From people’s encounters with workplace abuse and neglect to dealing with the impacts of the experience while looking for work – or even how the experience has been influenced by […]
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In late July I led The Renewals Colloquium virtually for Library Leadership Ohio (LLO). With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library Leadership Ohio is a joint effort of OhioNet and the State Library of Ohio and is designed to “define and inspire…leadership skills and potential.” This year’s cohort had 47 members
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I’ve been invited to offer an interactive keynote at this year’s Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference (NWILL), happening on September 1, 2021. This year, attendees will be offered The Renewals Presentation opportunity, which includes reflections and a chance to ask about the data presented during our time together. Thanks to Miriam Wnuk for the
Citing high burnout rates in health sciences librarians, authors Casucci, Locke, Henson, and Qeadan designed and implemented a “Wellness Game” to intervene. The article details aspects of the game, along with qualitative participant responses helpful for future iterations. The 2017 low morale study is mentioned with regard to factors – including leadership – that can
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Miller-Waltz, Hudson-Vitale, and Borrelli’s recorded Conference on Academic Library Management (CALM) Conference presentation shares the development and outcomes of a major physical revonation at their library and the associated challenges of the process. Employee reactions included those consistent with low morale; and the presenters, who are middle managers, noted the original 2017 low morale study
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