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Understanding and Managing Burnout in Libraries

Understanding and Managing Burnout in Libraries

2025-01-29T14:00:00Z 2025-01-29T15:00:00Z Understanding and Managing Burnout in Libraries

Burnout among library staff is an increasing concern, impacting both personal well-being and workplace productivity. This session is designed to address the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout, fostering open communication, and implementing strategies for sustainable management. You will learn strategies for managing, enhancing awareness, and actional ways to create more supportive and sustainable library workplaces. From this session, you will gain ways to:

Attendees will cultivate skills to:

  • Recognize early signs of burnout
  • Foster empathy and support
  • Build a strategy for preventing and managing burnout
  • Develop a resilient team
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Start: January 29, 2025 2:00 PM

End: January 29, 2025 3:00 PM

Burnout among library staff is an increasing concern, impacting both personal well-being and workplace productivity. This session is designed to address the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout, fostering open communication, and implementing strategies for sustainable management. You will learn strategies for managing, enhancing awareness, and actional ways to create more supportive and sustainable library workplaces. From this session, you will gain ways to:

Attendees will cultivate skills to:

  • Recognize early signs of burnout
  • Foster empathy and support
  • Build a strategy for preventing and managing burnout
  • Develop a resilient team
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