Program: LSSIRT President's Program: Libraries through Frontline Support Staff Eyes

LSSIRT President's Program: Self-care in Libraries through Frontline Support Staff Eyes

Sunday, June 26, 2022

8:30am – 10:00am

Location: Washington Convention Center, 143B

Abstract/Program Book Description: Panel discussion describing library challenges and staff-led self-care initiatives in libraries. Panelists from Urban Libraries Unite, Brooklyn Public Library, and DC Public Library will frame staff challenges experienced in libraries and describe staff-led local initiatives to provide opportunities and support for self-care activities at work and at home..

Long Description/Scheduler Description: Panel discussion describing library challenges and staff-led self-care initiatives in libraries. Panelists include Lauren Comito, co-lead of the IMLS-funded Urban Library Trauma Study, discussing library staff experiences shared via the study; Adeeba Rana and Lawrence Fiorelli, Brooklyn Public Library, describing their Rekindling from Burnout program; Neva Faulkner, DC Public Library, describing her encouragement for colleagues to adapt and implement a personal care and meditation regimen.

Moderator(s)

Aaron W. Dobbs, n/a

LSSIRT President
ALA

Main Contact(s)

Aaron W. Dobbs, n/a

LSSIRT President
ALA

Speaker(s)

Lauren Comito

Executive Director
Urban Librarians Unite
Adeeba Afshan Rana

NeighborhoodLibrary Supervisor, Bedford Branch
Brooklyn Public Library
Lawrence Fiorelli

Library Information Supervisor, Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Public Library
Neva S. Faulkner

Library Associate
DC Public Library