Part I. Work-life balance -- Do you want change with that? Identifying lactation needs and solutions in academic libraries / by Heather Seibert and Amanda Vinogradov -- Options for new parents returning to work / by Tashia Munson -- The campaign for paid parental leave at a private university / by Emily Scharfand Heidi Vix -- Chat reference and work-life balance / by Rachel M. Minkin -- Making room for working mothers: Lactation and breastfeeding at Emory University / by Meaghan O'Riordan and Dorothy Waugh -- Express yourself: Profiles of lactation accommodations / by Susan Echols and Elizabeth Dill -- Part II. Health/Wellness -- A leaf of faith: Creating positive, productive library spaces with plants / by Rebecca Tolley -- In corpore sano: Paying attention to your health / by Anthony Amodeo -- Benefits of employee exercise and the impact on mental health / by Kayla Kuni -- Walk and learn for wellness / by Kelsey Brett, Melody Condron, and Lisa Martin -- Om mom nom: Integrating yoga with your lunch break / by Patricia M. Dragon, Katy Webb, and Rebecca Tatterson -- Part III. Inclusion and sensitivity -- A call for sensitivity toward race and ethnicity / by Angel Sloss -- Indigenous support staff in the library / by Maggie Mason Smith -- Organizational change and gender identity: When good intentions fall short / by Alex Byrne -- Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries' gender-inclusive work group experience / by M. Teresa Doherty and Donna E. Coghill -- Creating an effective student employment environment / by Stephanie Van Ness -- Shared understanding and accountability through a library code of conduct / by Amanda Hartman McLellan -- Part IV. Leadership and change -- Building a library employee appreciation committee / by Jennifer Natale -- When YOU are the change / by Thomas Sneed -- Breaking out of the cube (farm): Redesigning for empowerment / by Andrea Langhurst Eickholt, Merri Hartse, and Rose Sliger Krause -- Part V. Training and awareness -- Making the implicit explicit: Whiteness, conflict, and power in a Library mentoring program / by Steve Whitley -- Identifying and confronting bullying / by Alice Eng -- Diversity training for culturally competent library workers / by Madeline Ruggiero -- Creating spaces for culture conversations: Developing a webinar series / by Jewel Davies.
Summary:
"The coeditors of The Library Workplace Idea Book: Proactive Steps for Positive Change have gathered ideas for positive change from library workers at all levels. Case studies and personal narratives will inspire your advocacy and action for a better library workplace"-- Provided by publisher.
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