The Kind Librarian : Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries
The Kind Librarian : Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries
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Author(s): Rimmer, Helen
ISBN No.: 9781783307128
Pages: 400
Year: 202407
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 92.58
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries is a pioneering guide that addresses the critical need to foster kindness and wellbeing within library workplaces. Through research, case studies and actionable advice, this accessible book offers solutions to everyday workplace challenges, emphasising empathy, support and collaboration to transform workplaces into spaces where kindness is the norm and wellbeing is prioritised. Librarians work in dynamically changing environments and often face stressful situations; this is why it is as crucial as ever to promote a supportive and understanding work environment. Drawing upon the principles of positive psychology, the book offers insights into the profound impact of kindness and wellbeing on productivity, creativity and overall mental health, arguing that libraries are not just centres of learning but also hubs of holistic wellbeing. With a focus on practical guidance, readers will learn how to create strategies that foster collaboration, open communication and mutual respect among staff and patrons, and will have access to concrete plans and steps they can implement in their libraries to achieve a kind culture. Offering tools and resources that librarians can refer to repeatedly, The Kind Librarian is an important innovative resource for library and information professionals and managers as well as anyone interested in cultivating a culture of kindness and wellbeing in a professional setting.


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