May 2024

Renewals Reach: Expanding inclusivity in Special Collections workplaces

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Sykes-Kunk, Camacho, and Enriquez apply feminist theory positionality, and cultural ways of knowing to re-imagine and reflect on the impact of small actions/steps in cultivating inclusivity in special collections public services workspaces. In particular, the framework of intersectional nepantla is explored, offering a needed lens for daily workspace navigation and collaboration. View the abstract (possible paywall).

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Reserved: Library Journal/School Library Journal Library Management Training Course (June 2024)

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Library Journal/School Library Journal has invited me back to lead a module for their Library Management Training: Accelerated Course. The two-week intensive course is condensed from the longer curriculum, and on Thursday, June 6,  I’ll be reprising my talk on burnout and employee advocacy. There’s still time to register!

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Course Brief: Low-Morale Experience Assessment Survey (May 2024)

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This month I’m leading the fourth session of my course, “Deconstructing the Low-Morale Experience in Academic Libraries,” being hosted on the Library Juice Academy platform. We are currently in our third week, and I asked students enrolled in the course to participate in my Low-Morale Experience Assessment Survey, which helps us get an on-the-spot understanding

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Inaugural Data Collection Brief: Red Flags of Low-Morale – Part 2 (May 2024)

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Earlier this month I shared quantitative data from my latest Data Collection Project focusing on how people identify, respond to, and learn from red flags they observed in organizations. View the inaugural quantitative data. This report follows the first part, offering qualitative data from the participant group (N=20).  Share details about the experience: “During the

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Rejoice: Kendrick Completes NICABM Course Certifications (2024)

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Earlier this year – and soon after earning my coaching training certification – I attended two National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) courses:  How to Work with Feelings of Defectiveness (9 CEUs) How to Work with Shame (4 CEUs) These courses will improve my support of people dealing with impacts stemming

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Reserved: Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (May 2024)

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The Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS) has invited me to present along with Sunnie Scarpa as part of their 2024 Directors’ Retreat. This year’s focus is “Fostering a Thriving Workplace Culture,” and Sunnie and I will share intersections of low-morale experience development and associated impacts on formal leaders, along will established and proven countermeasures

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Inaugural Data Collection Brief: Red Flags of Low-Morale – Part 1 (May 2024)

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Last month I started another Data Collection Project created to learn more about how people identify, respond to, and learn from Red Flags they observed or experienced while job-hunting or after joining a new organization. This inaugural report will offer two parts – this first part shares quantitative data, and a second part will summarize

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