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Title:
Examining the Emotional Dimensions of Academic librarianship : Emerging Research and Opportunities
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Advances in library and information science (ALIS) book series
Physical Description:
xi, 168 pages ; 27 cm.
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9781522537618
Abstract:
"This book explores the emotional dimensions of academic librarianship. It presents concepts that provide some psychological and emotional context to help academic librarians understand their experiences and better cope with them. It also helps to mitigate the impact of the negative experiences and, when possible, prevent the problems associated with emotional exhaustion and burnout"

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Longevity and sustainability in a career field is dependent upon a number of factors. Evaluating the mental and emotional issues that academic librarians face can provide solutions to combat the burnout this field is facing in the wake of so many large-scale industry changes.

Examining the Emotional Dimensions of Academic Librarianship: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly resource that offers detailed discussion on the latest crises and challenges for librarians and supplies innovative solutions to these issues. Highlighting relevant topics such as emotional exhaustion, research agendas, and deselection, this publication is an ideal resource for librarians, academicians, students, and researchers who have an interest in the mental and emotional landscape of modern library environments.


Author Notes

Megan Lowe, University of Louisiana - Monroe, USA.