Surviving Burnout: Strategies for Supporting Well-being in High-Stress Work Environments

Scheduled: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Health sciences librarians face chronic stress, high workloads, and emotional labor, often without effective recovery strategies. This webinar addresses unmanageable workloads, blurred work-life boundaries, and the guilt-driven pressure to over commit. It also provides concrete recovery strategies for those already experiencing burnout.

Attendees will recognize early signs of burnout, analyze workplace stressors, and create a personalized prevention plan. They will learn practical boundary-setting techniques and explore strategies to foster a healthier workplace culture. Inclusive strategies ensure that all participants can apply the content to their unique challenges.

Through interactive activities, case study discussions, and a guided workbook, participants will develop actionable burnout prevention strategies. Participants will receive a burnout self-assessment, an interactive worksheet, and real-world case studies to apply their learning.

Audience

Medical librarians and other information professionals who want to learn more about burnout and how to prevent it.

Learning Outcomes

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

Recognize Early Signs of Burnout – Understand the symptoms and impact of burnout on individuals and organizations.
Examine Causes & Develop Response Strategies – Explore workplace factors that contribute to burnout and create targeted response plans.
Create a Personal & Organizational Well-Being Plan – Develop actionable strategies for self-care and fostering workplace well-being.

Presenter

Bobbi L. Newman is a librarian, Certified Wellness Practitioner, workplace well-being consultant, and advocate for healthier, more inclusive, and productive workplaces. She is passionate about fostering environments where individuals and teams not only work but thrive. With nearly a decade of experience in workplace well-being, Bobbi understands the systemic challenges facing libraries and offers research-informed, empathetic strategies.