Navigating Wellness at Work: Using Mindfulness to Combat Burnout in Libraries – MAC/SC Chapter Meeting

To be held at MAC/SC Annual Meeting on 10/27/2024.

In today’s fast-paced health sciences environment, librarians are crucial in supporting teaching, research, and clinical care. Competing work demands can lead to stress, burnout, and decreased overall well-being. In this interactive session, “Navigating Wellness at Work: Using Mindfulness to Combat Burnout in Libraries,” MLA’s Be Well MLA Committee members offer practical strategies for addressing these challenges.

After first learning to identify burnout triggers, participants will explore the science of mindfulness and its potential to reduce stress and enhance resilience. Through guided mindfulness exercises, group discussions, and real-world applications, attendees will learn how to integrate mindfulness practices into their daily work routines to foster a balanced, healthier approach to managing stress. This course is designed for library professionals at all career stages who want to cultivate personal wellness, navigate professional uncertainty, and lead with calm, focus, and presence in an ever-changing landscape.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define burnout and mindfulness in the context of workplace wellness.
• Recognize the symptoms and causes of burnout specific to library settings.
• Explain the benefits of mindfulness as a tool for stress management.
• Demonstrate mindfulness techniques that can be applied in their daily routines.
• Utilize mindfulness practices to effectively manage moments of burnout.
• Develop strategies to enhance personal well-being and resilience in the workplace.

Audience

This session is intended for library professionals at all stages of their careers who are interested in promoting personal wellness and managing workplace stress. No prior knowledge or specific skills are required, as the session will introduce the foundational concepts of burnout and mindfulness and guide participants through practical techniques they can apply in their daily routines.

MLA CE: 2