Library Worker Empowerment
"No matter your management style or where you sit on the management org chart, this gift of managerial wisdom is a keeper."
— Booklist
Written by an internationally recognized expert, this book is ideal for students seeking to undertake or currently undertaking a TBP, and PhD supervisors looking to better support TBP.
Library workers will learn about the power and fulfillment that comes from actively participating in shaping both the conditions under which they labor and the conditions that govern the library itself.
Kindness can feel like the first thing to go when resources are stretched and demands keep piling up. But when exhaustion, friction, and change are part of daily life, kindness isn't a soft extra. It's a strategy for survival and for creating cultures that work.
The Kindness Toolkit is a practical, down-to-earth guide for anyone trying to do good work in challenging conditions. Whether you're recovering from burnout, trying to stop it before it starts, navigating difficult conversations, or leading others through uncertainty, this book offers real tools to help you move forward with empathy and impact. With a focus on self-care, compassionate leadership, and clear communication, this essential guide provides tips, advice, coaching exercises, real-life examples, and actionable strategies for managers and leaders on incorporating kindness into their workplaces.
"While concise, this book is rich in ideas ... Recommended as an essential and practical resource for libraries to provide a healthy, sustainable workspace." — Library Journal
This powerful work of archival storytelling will inspire readers both inside and outside of the library field.
This hands-on resource shows library workers how to de-escalate difficult situations safely and effectively.
Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap for giving your learners the guidance and direction to take the lead in running their school library space and teaching their peers.
Plant a whole lot of joy at your library using this little book’s fun and inventive ideas!
"This is an essential book for reimagining the role of a competent, effective school librarian at a critical time of shrinking resources."
— VOYA
"Norlin’s writing is clear and down-to-earth ... This book provides useful guidance to librarians throughout their careers." — Booklist
From this incisive guidebook, readers at any level of experience, from LIS students to seasoned professionals, will learn the fundamentals of marshaling data in ethical ways for library advocacy, social justice, and inclusivity.
"It has a lot to offer all of us working toward meaningful, sincere, and long-lasting engagement with the communities in our catchment areas.” — International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion
This book will prove an ideal reference for librarians and anyone interested in fostering a culture of kindness and well-being in professional settings.
This collection invites readers to reimagine what effective leadership in libraries looks like, sharing both inspiration and practical guidance for those committed to creating more just and inclusive libraries.
Children's librarians will feel informed and get inspired by this book's many innovative, research-backed strategies for helping kids succeed and families prosper.
