The Kind Librarian

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ISBN9781783307128
AuthorsHelen Rimmer
PublisherFacet Publishing
FormatPaperback
Number of pages400
Weight (kg)0.610
Publishing Date25/07/2024
Price (excl. tax)€75.38
Tax€4.52
Price (incl. tax)€79.90
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Product Description

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.