The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among members of the Medical Library Association. MLA members are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series. In these sessions, MLA members and guests will share lessons learned, strategies, and tips about a variety of wellness topics. Series events will run from September 2023 to April 2024, culminating at MLA '24.
December 13, 2023, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., central time
"Recipe for Resilience: Strategies for Combating Burnout in the Workplace"
The Be Well MLA Team invites all MLA members to join us for "Recipe for Resilience: Strategies for Combating Burnout in the Workplace." In this session, panelists will share practical tips, real-life examples, and insights that will help you combat burnout and empower you to thrive in your professional journey. It's time to savor the flavors of resilience and create a sustainable recipe for success in the workplace.
Featured speakers for this session are:
- Christine Andresen, Medical University of South Carolina
- Rena Lubker, Medical University of South Carolina
- Matthew Johnson, Director, Research & Instruction, USF Tampa campus library, University of South Florida
- Sylvia Page, Research and Instruction Librarian, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Stephanie Fulton, MSIS, AHIP, FMLA (she/her) Associate University Librarian, Health Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Libraries, Medical Sciences Library
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Upcoming Be Well Wednesday sessions:
- January 24: Transitions: preparing for retirement, parenting, a new job, etc
- February 21: Love as a Verb: How to Show You Care & Maintain Relationships
- March 20: Pets Corner
- April 17: Financial Literacy Health Checkup
All sessions are from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., central time; presentations are 30-40 minutes long, followed by a discussion with the presenters and the Be Well MLA team.
Be Well MLA Planning Team:
- Amy Blevins, 2023-2024 MLA President
- Shannon Jones, MLA Past-President
- Kelsa Bartley, University of Miami
- Karen Grigg, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Lorin Jackson, Medical University of South Carolina
- Irene Lubker, Medical University of South Carolina
- Dasha Maye, Medical University of South Carolina
- Tamara Nelson, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- Ariel Pomputius, University of Florida
- Kate Saylor, University of Michigan