Wholehearted librarianship : finding hope, inspiration, and balance / Michael Stephens.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stephens, Michael T., 1965- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library science--Philosophy.

Library science.

Libraries and community.

Libraries--Technological innovations.

Libraries.

Public services (Libraries)--Psychological aspects.

Public services (Libraries).

Libraries--Sociological aspects.

Librarians--Psychology.

Librarians.

Library users--Psychology.

Library users.

Libraries and community--Case studies.

Psychological aspects.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xx, 104 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions, 2019.

Summary:

"Associate Professor at San Jose State University, Stephens encourages curiosity and creativity in his students and all library workers by connecting trends from outside the profession to its bedrock values. With a humanist lens, he reflects on such topics as: how libraries can empower kindness; developing a coterie of kindred spirits at conferences outside libraryland; inspiring creativity in library patrons; the most effective professional development experiences; comfort, joy, and hygge in the library; the characteristics of compassionate leadership; how to contend with a devil's advocate; and mentoring new librarians. Whether you've just landed your first job or a longtime professional, Stephens'; perspective will reenergize your commitment to librarianship and the important work that libraries are doing every day."--Amazon.com.

Contents:

Past is prologue

Librarian superpowers

On the ground, online, and on target

Growing our libraries

Being human.

Notes:

Collection of columns, blog posts, and essays.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780838919064

0838919065

OCLC:

1100448331