Document Type

Conference Presentation

Embargo Period

10-3-2023

Publication Date

9-25-2023

Department

Academic Affairs Faculty

Abstract

Purpose: Librarianship is a helping profession which means caring is one of our superpowers, yet also makes us more likely to cross our own boundaries in our efforts to support our users, leaving us vulnerable to burnout. Our best intentions, fears of missing out, and need to prove our value often drive us to the limits of our abilities to sustain the levels of service we provide. This presentation will prepare librarians with strategies to promote overall well-being and foster resiliency.

Description: Health sciences librarians often happily agree to new, exciting opportunities, only to find that our best intentions end up not being sustainable. Fortunately, it is possible to keep your sanity and remain a shining star in the eyes of your users. This presentation will bust myths like the “work-life balance” and provide alternatives to the “just say no” mantra of self-preservation. We will offer practical strategies for setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking out a support network as healthy strategies to reduce the risk of librarian burnout.

Outcome/Discussion: This session will present strategies to promote health science librarians’ overall well-being and encourage the use of resiliency strategies to achieve professional goals. Finding sustainable work-life harmony is possible, and it is essential to find a customized approach that works best for your situation and specific competing priorities.

Description

Presentation at the SC/SCC MLA Joint Meeting, New Orleans, LA, September 2023.

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