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We’re thrilled to share that planning is officially underway for ThriveLib 2026! ThriveLib was created to bring people together around one central goal: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries. The 2026 conference will continue that mission. www.thrivelib.com/news/plannin...

It's ok to need a change. This article has a great section with four questions that will actually get you moving kingcareerservices.com/librarian-ca...

Which of these have you experienced? They: 1. Throw you under the bus 2. Take credit for your work 3. Don’t listen and lack empathy 4. Micromanage 5. Make unrealistic demands 6. Play favorites or pit employees against one another 7. Reject feedback − or retaliate. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

This article is about women physicians, but the advice applies to anyone. Burnout is real, and recover can take months or years. Recognize it early and take what steps you can to address the causes. www.becomebraveenough.com/blog/3-signs...

Library workers give so much. But what happens when the giving goes unreciprocated? Join @nishamody.bsky.social for a powerful invitation to rehumanize yourself in your library work. www.thrivelib.com #ThriveLib25 #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs

Because you shouldn’t have to burn out to prove you care. #ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy. Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk. thrivelib.heysummit.com #LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians

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Read this -> The experiences of neurodivergent Library and Information Science [LIS] professionals working in academic libraries – a case study Clare Camp and Dr Jayne Finlayhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103115

We’re thrilled to welcome @fobettarh.bsky.social as the opening keynote for ThriveLib 2025. Join us as we kick off three days of reclaiming joy, balance, and boundaries in libraries with Fobazi’s inspiring keynote. www.thrivelib.com #thrivelib25 #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians 📚

Toxic workplaces leave employees sick, scared, and looking for an exit. Here's how to combat unhealthy conditions Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values. www.apa.org/topics/healt...

What if kindness wasn’t just a nice idea, but a radical path to healing burnout? Join @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social for a session that invites us to reimagine library work through compassion, boundaries, and care. Let's shift how we treat ourselves and one another in the workplace. #thrivelib25

A toxic boss can make your work life miserable and cause your mental health to suffer. Working for someone who straight-up lies about work-related issues big and small, can leave you either constantly on edge or completely surprised when something goes wrong lifehacker.com/how-to-tell-...

Several factors contribute to workplace toxicity. Poor leadership, lack of communication, competitive work culture, micromanagement, unclear expectations, favoritism, resistance to change, workplace bullying – just to name a few. www.forbes.com/sites/hvmaca...

Because joy fuels connection, creativity, & care in our communities. When librarians feel supported, they show up with their full selves, & that energy ripples outward. Joy is not a distraction from work. It’s a powerful force that makes our work more meaningful, sustainable, & human. #thrivelib25

Middle managers are often caught in the middle, navigating expectations from above while trying to support their teams. But wellness does not have to get lost in the shuffle. www.thrivelib.com #ThriveLib25

The abrupt early recess in the House of Representatives means the future of IMLS funding remains a question mark. Use this time to act! bookriot.com/imls-funding...

Libraries are more than just book depositories—they are vibrant community hubs, one of the last free public places where anyone is welcome. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...

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Professional development isn't just about skills - it's a key part of workplace well-being. @doncrankshaw.bsky.social explores how libraries can build employee-centered PD programs that support growth, retention, & well-being, & how employees can advocate for their own needs, too. #ThriveLib25

Fully letting go of the effects of a toxic workplace can be difficult. Intelligent, capable professionals struggle to recover from unpredictably, fear-mongering, and bullying. They carry hyper-vigilance & reactivity into their next role, which affects performance & enjoyment hbr.org/2022/10/how-...

Did you know? Every ThriveLib 2025 attendee will receive a certificate of completion for each session they attend - live or via recording. Can’t make it to a session in real time? No problem. You’ll have access to all recordings for 30 days after the event. www.thrivelib.com #thrivelib

Too often, conversations about library work ignore body size and the impact of fatphobia in professional spaces. Join Meg Galasso at ThriveLib 2025 for Fatness, Belonging, and Solidarity in Library Work. www.thrivelib.com #ThriveLib25

Your library is not an emergency room, so why do so many of us feel like we’re constantly in crisis mode? Join us for a powerful session on shifting mindsets and setting realistic performance expectations for yourself and your team.www.thrivelib.com #ThriveLib25

Quiet cracking stems from emotional strain. It refers to employees who silently begin to unravel under toxic leadership, unmanageable expectations, or a lack of purpose at work. indianexpress.com/article/life...

Self-care has become a common topic in workplace wellness, and for good reason. With burnout affecting nearly 65% of U.S. employees, organizations must take action. One powerful way is to support and encourage self-care at work. fishers.crediblemind.com/insights/5-p...

Join Us for This Day 1 Session! We’re kicking things off with Corey Ha and "Build the Foundation: Trust" on August 12 at 12:30 pm CT. Register now: www.thrivelib.com #ThriveLib25

Clear communication and addressing conflicts well are crucial for a healthy workplace. 5 Steps for Tackling Difficult Conversations 1. Prepare 2. Intention 3. Neutrality 4. Listen with curiosity 5. Problem solve www.ccl.org/articles/lea...

Librarians and library workers are tired of being told to “just take care of yourself” in systems that don’t support wellness. ThriveLib is a conference built by library workers for library workers. Let’s reflect, recharge, and reimagine together. thrivelib.heysummit.com #ThriveLib25

1) Remove barriers 2) Provide accommodations without being asked (everyone benefits!) 3) Don't use terms for neurodiversity in everyday conversation (don't say you're OCD if you're not, etc.) www.chieftalentofficer.co/2023/08/07/3...

Tickets Are Now Available for the First-Ever ThriveLib Conference, Registration is now open for ThriveLib, a new virtual conference focused exclusively on library workers’ well-being. Taking place August 12–14, 2025, ThriveLib centers library staff, not patrons, and is grounded in the belief that…

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Tickets on sale now for ThriveLib 2025! A virtual conference centering the well-being of library workers. Join us Aug 12–14 for sessions on burnout, boundaries, psychological safety, and more. Sliding scale pricing. By librarians, for librarians. Register: thrivelib.heysummit.com #ThriveLib25

Sneak peek at #ThriveLib25 sessions! Topics include: ✔Trust & boundaries ✔Disability justice ✔Middle manager wellness ✔Fatness & solidarity ✔Kindness as an act of resistance ✔Reclaiming communication & gifts Aug 12–14, 2025 Virtual, accessible, & built for library workers www.thrivelib.com

Introducing the ThriveLib Advisory Board! This is our very first advisory board, and each member brings valuable experience in librarianship, workplace well-being, inclusion, and organizational leadership. www.thrivelib.com/news/welcome...

Mindful communication means slowing down and being fully present in your conversations. It’s about listening without interrupting, choosing words with care, and approaching each interaction with empathy and curiosity, not judgment. compassionatelibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/mind...

The success of neurodiversity inclusion is twofold: the value neurodiverse employees provide the company and the value the company can provide to neurodiverse employees. www.forbes.com/councils/for...

When the news feels paralyzing, remember that even small actions matter. Joining a community effort, lending a listening ear, or practicing kindness can ripple outward. Joy isn’t about denying the reality of pain, but about finding strength within it. www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/blac...

Our research shows that women’s reports are significantly less likely than men’s to be seen as credible. This reflects long-standing stereotypes that women are more emotional or less objective than men. hbr.org/2025/06/rese...

37% of employed neurodiverse individuals choose not to share their condition with coworkers, feeling that peers and leaders will stigmatize their natural ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. www.gallup.com/workplace/65...

It is always nice to get feedback like this from workshop attendees! I liked that Bobbi was clear and personable in her presentation. She was clearly knowledgeable and gave concrete steps we could take to improve our workplace ~workshop attendee

Like blaming the canary instead of clearing the toxic mine, we focus on individual resilience instead of fixing the system. Wellness perks sound good, but don’t address what’s broken: unsustainable workloads, poor management, lack of autonomy, and toxic cultures. www.fastcompany.com/91339456/wor...

Yesterday, I presented a 10-minute virtual lightning talk for the Women & Gender Studies Section (WGSS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries. My talk focused on burnout and the higher risk that women face in experiencing burnout. librarianbyday.net/2025/05/22/b...

Join Me for this free If We Could Have Just Ten Minutes of Your Time Program Series librarianbyday.net/2025/04/24/j...

Looking at burnout through these lenses is important because too often, discussions around burnout imply that employees are responsible for preventing and recovering. librarianbyday.net/2024/05/31/c...

Leaders often overestimate how good they are at being empathetic. Per the 2024 State of Workplace Empathy Report: A Game Plan, “55% of CEOs think they lead [with] empathy at work, but only 28% of employees and 22% of HR share that view.” hbr.org/2025/04/empa...

In toxic cultures, burnout is a badge of honor. Working through exhaustion is celebrated. In hustle cultures, burnout is a sign of weakness. Hiding exhaustion is rewarded. In healthy cultures, burnout is a call for help. Exhaustion highlights a workload problem to be solved.

Join me @bobbinewman.bsky.social thekindbraveleader.bsky.social and drbeth.bsky.social to explore ways to prioritize well-being, foster inclusive environments, & practical tips for managing challenges libraries face today. bit.ly/4iNDmGH #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians 📚

Best of Core Forum Webinar: Neurodivergent Leadership: Learning to Lead in a Neurotypical World Core Member $57.67; ALA member: $71.10; Non-member $79.00 elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...

'I'm killing myself to fit': librarianship's marginalization of neurodivergent librarians by @christinemmoe.bsky.social is a session at this year Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference. More here: sites.google.com/view/calccon... #CALC25 #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #Library #Librarianship

ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman are hosting a spring trilogy of free, short, and helpful Zoom programs. I will be on the final panel with other great authors. The series includes 10-minute presentation sessions, followed by open discussion and audience Q&A. librarianbyday.net/2025/04/24/j...