Burnout Strategies for Librarians

Harwell, Kevin

doi:10.1080/08963560802183021

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“…The BRASS Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee compiled a list of library journal titles and non-library journal titles (https://brass.libguides.com/ScholarlyPublishing). Harwell (2008) wrote about his own experiences with burnout as a business librarian, and many of the points raised are still relevant today. The author acknowledges that our growth as business librarians is never-ending.…”

Section: Publishing Opportunities For Business Librariansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Liaison Year One Redux

Lim¹

2022

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In this article, Edward Lim discusses the challenges and strategies he faced in his first year as the business liaison to the University of Connecticut’s School of Business. He captures the many communities formed by business librarians around a geographic region or topic, such as entrepreneurship. He notes publishing opportunities for business librarians. Lastly, Edward offers advice on professional development for those new and seasoned in business librarianship – mostly North American professional opportunities – from his perspective, having worked previously in Singapore, and Shanghai, China.

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Section: Publishing Opportunities For Business Librariansmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Lim¹

2022

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“…Heavier workloads can be a cause of burnout when library employees feel overwhelmed when given increasing levels of responsibilities that are often not accompanied by a pay raise. 7 Relatedly, academic library employees are often expected to become "a multitasking, boundless expert." 8 Changes in technology, an almost constant in technical services, is another cause of burnout.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Manager Perspectives on the Prevalence, Impact, and Management of Work-Related Burnout in Academic Library Technical Services Workers

Kennedy¹,

McGurr²,

Garewal³

2022

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Work-related burnout has been studied for decades across multiple industries, including librarianship. However, few studies have evaluated burnout in technical services workers. This study surveys academic library technical services managers to learn their perspective on the prevalence and impact of burnout on technical services workers. Managers observed a high incidence of burnout in their direct reports. The negative impacts of burnout on employees (e.g., personal health) and the organization (e.g., performance decline) are discussed. Managers’ typical practices are evaluated through the lens of burnout prevention and mitigation. Documentation of the typical practices of academic library technical services managers is provided to assist current managers in self-evaluating their practices with peers. Overall, technical services managers are using thoughtful and research supported practices that can have a positive impact on the mitigation and prevention of work-related burnout.

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“…In an academic library, adjusting to the culture can take "six to nine months or more," a highly stressful time period that might last the duration of a new librarian's contract (Oud 2008, 11. See Mastel and Innes 2011;Spencer 2013;Harwell 2008;Newhouse and Spisak 2004;Byke and Lowe-Wincentsen 2009;Cox 2007;and Kanchie 2003. 264).…”

Section: Librarians and Their Tacticsmentioning

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New Librarians and the Practice of Everyday Life

Skyrme

Levesque

2019

Can. J. Acad. Lib.

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In this article, the authors take a critical look at the challenges faced by librarians new to the profession. Using Michel de Certeau’s The Practice of Everyday Life, they examine how the coping tactics for new librarians described in the literature mirror the “tactics” de Certeau describes individuals using to “make do” within systems of power. This includes how individuals make do in their personal lives by coping with stress and how they succeed at work by developing networks and manoeuvering politically. This article will also discuss what de Certeau refers to as “strategies,” or moves undertaken by the system of power itself, within the context of onboarding and mentorship. Examining the literature on new librarians through the lens of de Certeau allows the authors to consider the ways in which the individual may choose to act tactically and integrate into a system of power, or may use the limited means available to them to quietly rebel. It also allows the critique of the use of tactics, which require individuals to take on additional work in order to adapt to the needs of the institution. Requiring new librarians to adapt to their institution is problematic, specifically in relation to precarious labour and to barriers to entry. These systematic issues require a collective response beyond what individuals can address. Using de Certeau’s work, the authors critically examine the literature that exists on new librarians and how individuals adapt and change to the needs of the academic library as a system of power.

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Burnout Strategies for Librarians

Cited by 15 publications

References 8 publications

Liaison Year One Redux

Liaison Year One Redux

Manager Perspectives on the Prevalence, Impact, and Management of Work-Related Burnout in Academic Library Technical Services Workers

New Librarians and the Practice of Everyday Life

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