In early Spring of this year, I teamed up with Tracy L. Pizzi (Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library) to learn more about how people dealing with workplace abuse and neglect perceive their treatment after they give notice that they are leaving the dysfunctional organization that harmed them. The impetus for this project was a tweet I […]
As fall gets underway, I’m delving into my work as Follett Chair with Dominican University’s School of Information Studies. Next month, SOIS is hosting me for two Fall Follett Forums, and you’re invited to attend these virtual events! The two-part series will explore the causes and development of low-morale experiences in academic and public library
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Next month I’m connecting with several groups to discuss low-morale experiences, library worker advocacy, leading through shifting workplace culture, and employee well-being. Follow the links where available to learn more and/or register! October 9, 2024 | Association of Research Libraries 184th Fall Association Meeting (Invitation Only). “Leading Through Low-Morale Experiences – Surfacing Shadows & Activating
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In the April 2023 issue of Library Leadership & Management, Catherine Baird, Andrea Hebert, and Justin Savage share the impetus and results of their study designed to surface bullying in Louisiana academic libraries. Utilizing the Negative Acts Questionnaire–Revised (NAQ-R) assessment tool,, the authors summarized respondent data reflecting instances of Physically Intimidating Bullying, Person-Related Bullying, and Work-Related
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I’ve been tapped to collaborate with curatorial leader and scholar Dr. Kimberly Springer, who was awarded an IMLS grant to convene forums for BIPOC archives and special collections curators for the outcomes of increased awareness of contemporary practices, expanded recruitment pathways, access to communities of care, and more. Learn more about the grant, and follow
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Stony Brook University Libraries has invited me to host a talk on morale and belonging in academic libraries. The event, hosted by the Libraries, will be offered to SBUL library employees on September 19 at 1P EST.
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Be sure to read up on this month’s issue CR&L News! It includes a timely conversation between library workers Jamia Williams and Jessi Van Der Volgen about burnout and strategies for boundary-making while working in academic libraries. Renewals Coaching Services are mentioned in relation to supporting people in identifying burnout and shifting practices and mindsets
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