The Kind Librarian
Facet Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-78330-713-5 (ISBN)
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The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries is a pioneering guide that addresses the critical need to foster kindness and wellbeing within library workplaces and promoting a more supportive and understanding working environment. In it, the author expertly blends the principles of positive psychology with practical strategies, making a compelling case for the role of kindness in enhancing workplace culture and community engagement.
Through research, case studies, and actionable advice, The Kind Librarian offers solutions to everyday workplace challenges, emphasising empathy, support, and collaboration. With an innovative and accessible approach, it provides readers with a roadmap to transform their workplaces into spaces where kindness is the norm and wellbeing is prioritised. Coverage includes:
practicalities of kindness in the workplace
crafting a culture of kindness
kind use of data for wellbeing
This book explores the practical implementation of policies that support a kind and healthy work environment. Readers will learn how to create strategies that foster collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among staff and patrons. It will prove an ideal reference for librarians and anyone interested in fostering a culture of kindness and well-being in professional settings.
Helen Rimmer is a visionary and compassionate leader with an innate ability to inspire and mentor. She is founder and owner of 'The Kind Brave Leader,' where she specialises in systemic team coaching and culture-building, demonstrating her innovative approach to leadership. Helen has extensive experience within the Library, University and Education sectors and was previously Head of Library and Archives Service at the University of Westminster, where she oversaw a monumental shift from a rigid culture to a collaborative one, impacting a team of 90 across various sites. She has also held positions at Royal Holloway University of London and Cass Business School, underscoring her capabilities in leadership, outreach, strategic planning, and innovation.
Chapter 1: The Library as a Nexus of Community Wellbeing
Chapter 2: Understanding Kindness and Wellbeing at Work
Chapter 3: The Impact of Workplace Culture on Kindness and Wellbeing
Chapter 4: Practicalities of Kindness in the Workplace
Chapter 5: Crafting a Culture of Kindness in Libraries
Chapter 6: Strategies Against a Toxic Culture
Chapter 7: Kind Use of Data for Wellbeing - Contribution from Amy Stubbing (Confirmed)
Chapter 8: The Art of Kind Recruitment
Chapter 9: Embracing Change with Kindness
Chapter 10: The Future of Libraries: Flexible Working and Beyond
Chapter 11: Overcoming Challenges and Sustaining Kindness
Conclusion: Kind Libraries for a Kind World
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.08.2024 |
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| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 159 x 238 mm |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Buchhandel / Bibliothekswesen | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78330-713-7 / 1783307137 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78330-713-5 / 9781783307135 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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