Role-related Stress Experienced by Academic Librarians

Shupe, Ellen I.; Wambaugh, Stephanie K.; Bramble, Reed J.

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2015.03.016

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“…In addition, more direct contact with library patrons was associated with enhanced feelings of personal accomplishment. In a more comprehensive study of potential predictors and job-related outcomes, Shupe, Wambaugh, and Bramble (2015) found that in a sample of academic librarians, work ambiguity was positively related to stress, burnout, work withdrawal, and health conditions. Moreover, work ambiguity was negatively associated with both life and job satisfaction.…”

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Predictors of burnout in public library employees

Salyers

Watkins

Painter

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Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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Work stress and professional burnout are recognized as concerns for public library employees, yet little research has been conducted. The purpose of the current study was to better understand burnout and the contributing factors in a state-wide sample of public library employees in Indiana. Using a web-based survey, 171 employees of public libraries reported their level of burnout (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy; Maslach Burnout InventoryGeneral Survey) and potential predictors, including levels of autonomy, co-worker support, work pressure, technology attitudes, and recovery experiences. A subset of 70 completed the burnout measures twice, allowing for predictions of change over time. Most predictors were correlated with burnout cross-sectionally, except for technology attitudes. Emotional exhaustion was positively associated with work pressure, and negatively associated with autonomy, role clarity, coworker support, and recovery experiences of relaxation, mastery, and control. Similar patterns were found for cynicism and reduced efficacy. However, over a period of approximately six months, only role clarity predicted decreased burnout (emotional exhaustion) above prior levels of burnout.

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confidence: 99%

Predictors of burnout in public library employees

Salyers

Watkins

Painter

et al. 2018

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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“…While reflective practice in and of itself cannot solve organizational issues that lead to burnout, it can be used to explore how role ambiguity and overload contributes to personal stress and burnout [ 15 ]. The results of this reflection can be used in conversations with supervisors to improve position-related and structural issues.…”

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Elevation through reflection: closing the circle to improve librarianship

Miller

Ford

Yang³

2020

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Reflective practice is a strategy promoted as a way to improve professional performance and to develop expertise. Intentional reflection on work situations can lead to improved understanding of a specific situation, identify strategies for similar situations in the future, and uncover assumptions that hinder service to patrons. Research has identified lack of knowledge to be a barrier to health sciences librarians engaging in reflective practice. This article introduces the use of intentional reflection at work: what it is, how it helps, and how it can be applied in librarianship. It also provides practical advice on how to choose a format, how to use a model to guide reflection, and how to incorporate it into work.

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“…In a recent study, academic librarians experienced role ambiguity, role overload, and burnout at or above the level experienced by other occupational samples, and the role stressors significantly predicted an array of psychological, health-related, and work-related outcomes. The study examines the relationships between the role stressors and a negative effect on job satisfaction, satisfaction with life, and psychological well-being, resulting in psychological burnout (Shupe, Wambaugh & Bramble, 2015). In addition, many institutions expect academic librarians to prove their worth through publishing and demonstrate student learning through assessment, which adds to the pressure.…”

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3. Contemplative Pedagogy

Charney¹,

Colvin²

2018

Going Green: Implementing Sustainable Strategies in Libraries Around the World

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This paper addresses the emerging movement of contemplative pedagogy in higher education with an emphasis on academic librarianship. The authors posit how integrating mindfulness-based practices into pedagogy and programming builds resilience in students, creating meaning in an age of climate disruption, information overload and uncertain times. Examples of librarians' relevant professional development activities are also included. Library spaces offering mindfulness opportunities for students are explored and a contemplative-oriented, campus-wide collaboration centered on climate disruption is featured. Selected Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda are touched on, demonstrating how contemplative approaches in academic libraries support wellbeing, justice, community building and concern for the fate of the earth.

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Role-related Stress Experienced by Academic Librarians

Cited by 33 publications

References 46 publications

Predictors of burnout in public library employees

Predictors of burnout in public library employees

Elevation through reflection: closing the circle to improve librarianship

3. Contemplative Pedagogy

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