Finding the Balance: Navigating Challenging Workplace Environments

Presenter Information

Jennifer A. DeVito, State University of New York at Stony BrookFollow
Claudia McGivney, Adelphi UniversityFollow

Type

Poster

Session Description

This poster examines emotional intelligence as a foundational tool that library workers at any level can use to help cultivate a culture of collegiality and community within their library. It offers suggestions for reflective exercises and self-care to mitigate some of the cumulative effects of toxic working environments

Type of Library

Community College Library; College Library; Special Library; University Library

Keywords

Emotional intelligence, library workers, leaders

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