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The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries de Helen Rimmer

The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries

Autor Helen Rimmer
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 sep 2024
Information professionals work in dynamically changing environments with a diverse range of patrons, which can sometimes present stressful situations. This book seeks to aid staff in information and heritage organizations in steering through challenges by fostering a culture grounded in kindness and wellbeing, promoting a more supportive and understanding work environment. The strategies presented in this book will ensure the sustained mental health and satisfaction of both staff and the patrons they serve, underlining a human-centered approach to library management and community service. Coverage includes
  • practicalities of kindness in the workplace;
  • crafting a culture of kindness; and
  • kind use of data for wellbeing.
This book explores the practical implementation of policies that support a kind and healthy work environment. Readers will learn how to create strategies that foster collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among staff and patrons.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781783307128
ISBN-10: 1783307129
Pagini: 400
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: American Library Association
Colecția Facet Publishing

Public țintă

Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Reference

Recenzii

"Drawing on positive psychology and organizational behavior theory, Rimmer champions kindness as a resource accessible to both individuals and organizations. Rimmer posits that kindness must be meaningfully integrated in libraries through both personal effort and structural change ... Rimmer’s book offers a timely guide, permitting readers to pause and assess where wellness labour fits in librarianship. Rimmer positions kindness as a critical competency worth skill-building, not an invisible given within librarianship. Kindness is taken up as work. The book blends Rimmer’s own experiences as a kindness, burnout, and wellbeing coach with her leadership background in higher education and academic libraries. Ideas are offered with full optimism, but grounded—this is not a book of affirmations. For Rimmer, kindness is not a moral imperative; it is a strategic necessity. "
— Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship
"Considering the stressful situations that librarians often confront, this critical book will benefit many and should have a place on library shelves. Rimmer’s helpful and timely work is an important tool for understanding the power of kindness in daily interactions. A recommended purchase for any professional development collection."
— Library Journal
"In an era characterized by budget cuts, staffing shortages, and increased demands for library services, The Kind Librarian addresses a critical gap in professional discourse by demonstrating how compassionate leadership directly supports operational effectiveness. Rimmer provides a research informed framework for sustaining both personnel and services during periods of institutional stress."
— Technical Services Quarterly 

Notă biografică

Helen Rimmer is a visionary and compassionate leader with an innate ability to inspire and mentor. She is founder and owner of 'The Kind Brave Leader,' where she specializes in systemic team coaching and culture-building, demonstrating her innovative approach to leadership. Helen has extensive experience within the Library, University and Education sectors and was previously Head of Library and Archives Service at the University of Westminster, where she oversaw a monumental shift from a rigid culture to a collaborative one, impacting a team of 90 across various sites. She has also held positions at Royal Holloway University of London and Cass Business School, underscoring her capabilities in leadership, outreach, strategic planning, and innovation.

Cuprins

Chapter 1: The Library as a Nexus of Community Wellbeing
Chapter 2: Understanding Kindness and Wellbeing at Work
Chapter 3: The Impact of Workplace Culture on Kindness and Wellbeing
Chapter 4: Practicalities of Kindness in the Workplace
Chapter 5: Crafting a Culture of Kindness in Libraries
Chapter 6: Strategies Against a Toxic Culture
Chapter 7: Kind Use of Data for Wellbeing - Contribution from Amy Stubbing
Chapter 8: The Art of Kind Recruitment
Chapter 9: Embracing Change with Kindness
Chapter 10: The Future of Libraries: Flexible Working and Beyond
Chapter 11: Overcoming Challenges and Sustaining Kindness
Conclusion: Kind Libraries for a Kind World

Descriere

This book will prove an ideal reference for librarians and anyone interested in fostering a culture of kindness and well-being in professional settings.