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Author:

Moniz, Richard, author.

Title:

The mindful librarian : connecting the practice of mindfulness to librarianship / Richard Moniz, Joe Eshleman, Jo Henry, Howard Slutzky, Lisa Moniz.

Publisher:

Chandos Publishing :

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

xxii, 215 pages ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Library science.
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Librarians--Psychology.

Other Authors:

Eshleman, Joe, author.
Henry, Jo, author.
Slutzky, Howard, author.
Moniz, Lisa, author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

A brief introduction to mindfulness: origins, science, the brain, and practice ; The mindfulness movement in education / Richard Moniz and Howard Slutzky -- Applying mindfulness to the undergraduate research process ; The Association of College and Research Libraries framework for information literacy: connecting to mindfulness / Joe Eshleman and Howard Slutzky -- Mindful reference service / Richard Moniz and Howard Slutzky -- Building mindful relationships with faculty ; Mindful library leadership / Jo Henry and Howard Slutzky -- The solo librarian / Lisa Moniz and Howard Slutzky.

Summary:

A series of essays which examine how mindfulness, while helpful in its own right, can be specifically applied to library services of all kinds and at all levels. By dealing proactively with changes, staff can provide tools for better focus, greater resiliency, and reduced stress.

Series:

Chandos information professional series

ISBN:

0081005555
9780081005552

OCLC:

(OCoLC)921864789

LCCN:

2015946209

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)