Thrive, Transforming Workplace Well-Being

"I Love Libraries, But I Can't Do This Anymore": A Leaping Librarian's Guide to Career Change Are you a burnt out librarian? I've been there, learned the lessons, and managed a successful career change. Here's how you can do it, too!

It's ok to need a change. This article has a great section with four questions that will actually get you moving
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Which of these have you experienced? They:
1. Throw you under the bus
2. Take credit for your work
3. Don’t listen and lack empathy
4. Micromanage
5. Make unrealistic demands
6. Play favorites or pit employees against one another
7. Reject feedback − or retaliate.
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Is it Burnout? Burnout in women physicians is not something to ignore or brush under the table. Here are three signs that you are facing burnout and what to do about it.

This article is about women physicians, but the advice applies to anyone. Burnout is real, and recover can take months or years. Recognize it early and take what steps you can to address the causes.
www.becomebraveenough.com/blog/3-signs...

Library workers give so much. But what happens when the giving goes unreciprocated? Join @nishamody.bsky.social for a powerful invitation to rehumanize yourself in your library work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25 #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs

Because you shouldn’t have to burn out to prove you care.
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
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#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians

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Read this -> The experiences of neurodivergent Library and Information Science [LIS] professionals working in academic libraries – a case study
Clare Camp and Dr Jayne Finlayhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103115

Promotional graphic for ThriveLib featuring the Opening Keynote Speaker, Fobazi Ettarh. The image includes a photo of Ettarh smiling, wearing glasses and a dark sleeveless top with long, braided hair. The ThriveLib logo and tagline “Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries” appear at the top. Text reads: “Opening Keynote Speaker – Fobazi Ettarh.” The conference website is listed as www.thrivelib.com, and the event dates are August 12, 13, 14, 2025.

We’re thrilled to welcome @fobettarh.bsky.social as the opening keynote for ThriveLib 2025. Join us as we kick off three days of reclaiming joy, balance, and boundaries in libraries with Fobazi’s inspiring keynote. www.thrivelib.com #thrivelib25 #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians 📚

Toxic workplaces leave employees sick, scared, and looking for an exit. Here's how to combat unhealthy conditions
Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values.
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What if kindness wasn’t just a nice idea, but a radical path to healing burnout? Join @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social
for a session that invites us to reimagine library work through compassion, boundaries, and care. Let's shift how we treat ourselves and one another in the workplace. #thrivelib25

How to Tell When Your Boss Is Lying (and What to Do About It) These behaviors can indicate that your boss is avoiding the hard truth.

A toxic boss can make your work life miserable and cause your mental health to suffer. Working for someone who straight-up lies about work-related issues big and small, can leave you either constantly on edge or completely surprised when something goes wrong
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Toxic Workplaces: Recognizing the Silent Career Killer The workplace should be a source of growth, collaboration and fulfillment. Find tips for leaders and individuals to avoid creating or being damaged by toxic workplaces.

Several factors contribute to workplace toxicity. Poor leadership, lack of communication, competitive work culture, micromanagement, unclear expectations, favoritism, resistance to change, workplace bullying – just to name a few.
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Because joy fuels connection, creativity, & care in our communities. When librarians feel supported, they show up with their full selves, & that energy ripples outward.
Joy is not a distraction from work. It’s a powerful force that makes our work more meaningful, sustainable, & human.
#thrivelib25

Middle managers are often caught in the middle, navigating expectations from above while trying to support their teams. But wellness does not have to get lost in the shuffle.
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25

Early Closure of House Leaves IMLS Future Hanging; What This Means & What You Can Do The abrupt early recess in the House of Representatives means the future of IMLS funding remains a question mark. Use this time to act.

The abrupt early recess in the House of Representatives means the future of IMLS funding remains a question mark.
Use this time to act!
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The Role of Libraries in Mental Health Post-pandemic librarians have seen an increase in social and mental health issues impacting library patrons. Here's how library workers can play a role in mental health.

Libraries are more than just book depositories—they are vibrant community hubs, one of the last free public places where anyone is welcome.

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...

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Spend your energy wisely

Promotional graphic for ThriveLib featuring speaker Donald Crankshaw. The session is titled "Professional Development IS a Wellness Program and Advocating for Yourself" and takes place on August 13, 2025, at 12:30 pm CT. The image includes a headshot of Donald Crankshaw and the ThriveLib logo, with a green "Register" button and website link www.thrivelib.com.

Professional development isn't just about skills - it's a key part of workplace well-being.
@doncrankshaw.bsky.social
explores how libraries can build employee-centered PD programs that support growth, retention, & well-being, & how employees can advocate for their own needs, too.
#ThriveLib25

How to Recover from a Toxic Job You made the brave decision to say goodbye to a toxic workplace. Now you deserve to reclaim your confidence and leave the baggage of a negative environment behind you. In this article, the author offe...

Fully letting go of the effects of a toxic workplace can be difficult. Intelligent, capable professionals struggle to recover from unpredictably, fear-mongering, and bullying. They carry hyper-vigilance & reactivity into their next role, which affects performance & enjoyment
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Did you know? Every ThriveLib 2025 attendee will receive a certificate of completion for each session they attend - live or via recording.
Can’t make it to a session in real time? No problem. You’ll have access to all recordings for 30 days after the event.
www.thrivelib.com
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Promotional graphic for a ThriveLib conference session titled “Fatness, Belonging, and Solidarity in Library Work.” The event is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 3:30 pm CT and will be presented by Meg Galasso. The ThriveLib logo and tagline “Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries” appear in the upper right. A round photo of Meg Galasso, smiling and wearing large black glasses, is in the lower right. A green “Register” button and the website www.thrivelib.com are at the bottom.

Too often, conversations about library work ignore body size and the impact of fatphobia in professional spaces.
Join Meg Galasso at ThriveLib 2025 for Fatness, Belonging, and Solidarity in Library Work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25

Promotional graphic for a ThriveLib conference session titled “Not an Emergency Room: A Mindset for Encouraging Realistic Performance Expectations Among Employees.” The event is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 11:00 am CT and will be presented by Amanda Darby. The ThriveLib logo and tagline “Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries” appear in the upper right. A round photo of Amanda Darby, smiling and wearing red glasses, is in the lower right. A green “Register” button and the website www.thrivelib.com are at the bottom.

Your library is not an emergency room, so why do so many of us feel like we’re constantly in crisis mode? Join us for a powerful session on shifting mindsets and setting realistic performance expectations for yourself and your team.www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25

Quiet cracking stems from emotional strain. It refers to employees who silently begin to unravel under toxic leadership, unmanageable expectations, or a lack of purpose at work.
indianexpress.com/article/life...

Self-care has become a common topic in workplace wellness, and for good reason. With burnout affecting nearly 65% of U.S. employees, organizations must take action. One powerful way is to support and encourage self-care at work.
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A promotional graphic for a ThriveLib conference session. The session is titled “Build the Foundation: Trust.” It is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 12:30 pm CT. The speaker is Corey Ha, whose professional headshot appears in a circular frame. He is wearing a suit and tie and smiling slightly. The ThriveLib logo appears in the top right corner with the tagline “Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries.” At the bottom is a green button labeled “Register” and the website URL www.thrivelib.com.

Join Us for This Day 1 Session!
We’re kicking things off with Corey Ha and "Build the Foundation: Trust" on August 12 at 12:30 pm CT.

Register now: www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25

5 Steps for Tackling Difficult Conversations In order to deal with awkward, tense, or challenging conversations, understand the common mistakes we make — and then take these 5 steps.

Clear communication and addressing conflicts well are crucial for a healthy workplace.
5 Steps for Tackling Difficult Conversations
1. Prepare
2. Intention
3. Neutrality
4. Listen with curiosity
5. Problem solve
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Decorative image that reads "Because librarians deserve more than burnout and band-aid fixes."

Librarians and library workers are tired of being told to “just take care of yourself” in systems that don’t support wellness.
ThriveLib is a conference built by library workers for library workers.
Let’s reflect, recharge, and reimagine together.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#ThriveLib25

3 strategies for advocating for your neurodivergent employees Here are a few tips for creating the conditions for inclusion and well-being.

1) Remove barriers
2) Provide accommodations without being asked (everyone benefits!)
3) Don't use terms for neurodiversity in everyday conversation (don't say you're OCD if you're not, etc.)
www.chieftalentofficer.co/2023/08/07/3...

Tickets Are Now Available for the First-Ever ThriveLib Conference, Registration is now open for ThriveLib, a new virtual conference focused exclusively on library workers’ well-being. Taking place August 12–14, 2025, ThriveLib centers library staff, not patrons, and is grounded in the belief that a healthy workplace is foundational to good service. Library workers across all roles are being asked to do more with less while navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, blurred boundaries, and increasingly unsafe conditions.

Tickets Are Now Available for the First-Ever ThriveLib Conference,

Registration is now open for ThriveLib, a new virtual conference focused exclusively on library workers’ well-being. Taking place August 12–14, 2025, ThriveLib centers library staff, not patrons, and is grounded in the belief that…

Our Favorite Management Tips on Dealing with Conflict Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we list six of our favorite tips on managing through conflict, covering topics like enc...

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