Join us at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah for the 2025 Utah Library Association Annual Conference!Registration is now open. Soon after registering, you will receive a Sched invite to this event so you can plan your conference schedule. See you in St. George!
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Library workers experience high levels of stress for a variety of reasons, such as increased public scrutiny, book challenges, budgetary constraints, and toxic interactions with patrons and co-workers. In addition, many libraries face severe staffing shortages, requiring library workers to take on added responsibilities, often with little to no additional compensation. As a result, burnout in the library profession is on the rise. As many of these stressors are caused by outside influences, what can an individual library worker do to decrease burnout and find inner peace? This session explores the importance of self-care for the overworked, stressed-out library worker. Topics addressed include developing mindfulness practices, engaging in physical activity, fostering supportive relationships, and creating uplifting physical environments. Come learn why self-care is not the same as self-indulgence but is an essential (and often overlooked) aspect of professionalism.
