The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we are working with LibraryWorks to provide our members with access to their webinars.  These webinars are free to Massachusetts library workers who register through our calendar. 

• Please note: To attend these webinars at no cost, you must register here. If you register directly with LibraryWorks, your registration will not be paid by MLS. 
• Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel.

Description:

In American and westernized cultures, there’s a widespread praise for being busy—whether it’s work stress, hustle culture, the expectation to be constantly overwhelmed, or the pressure to always perform. The “bragging rights” for staying late to finish a task set an unhealthy standard, implying that if you’re not overworked, you haven’t worked hard enough. This expectation extends across all fields, and in libraries, there’s the added pressure to always be there for patrons, stay open at all times, never take time off, and always be "on." However, succumbing to this kind of pressure is not only unhealthy, it’s also unnecessary and ineffective.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset, reprioritize, and focus on what truly matters in your library work.

By attending, you will learn to:

• Identify unrealistic expectations in your library environment
• Develop strategies to combat the pressure to constantly outperform
• Retrain your mind to let go of guilt and stop allowing others to impose it on you

Presenter:

Jennifer Blair is the Head of User Services Librarian and Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University (APU). Her role is dedicated to the user experience, including marketing the library, and teaching. She has extensive experience teaching online courses in design and library studies including library management. Jennifer holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, a M.A in Educational Multimedia, and a M.S. in Library and Information Studies. Her experience in academic and public libraries as well as work experience in art and design allow her to employ visionary strategies to enrich progress and enhance advancement for libraries.