Finding Balance: Wellness Strategies for School Librarians
A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo
The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series
OVERVIEW
In the ever-changing landscape of education, school librarians are navigating increasing workloads, emotional demands, and evolving expectations—all while serving as anchors of knowledge and safety in their communities. These responsibilities are further complicated by complex emotional and ethical terrains—whether due to the nature of their work or institutional pressures, or societal expectations placed on educators.
In this empowering one-hour Masterclass, wellness advocate Loida Garcia-Febo offers a deep dive into sustainable, practical wellness strategies tailored specifically for school librarians. Together, we’ll explore what self-care truly means in this context—not as a luxury, but as a form of professional integrity and survival. What does wellness realistically look like for school librarians? How can it be honored amid constraints?
Grounded in research and informed by Loida’s decades of advocacy for the mental health and well-being of library workers, this session is designed to inspire and equip school librarians with tools to maintain well-being while staying connected to their purpose.
This 30-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo. A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available afterward.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Defining wellness in the school library context
- Recognizing signs of burnout and compassion fatigue
- Building boundaries with students, staff, and systems
- Time management and realistic self-care for educators
- Using reflection to align values with daily practice
DATE: Wednesday, August 13th, 2024, 2:00 - 2:30 pm US - Eastern Time
COST:
- Free
TO REGISTER:
- Click HERE to register
RECORDING: The masterclass will be recorded, and Library 2.0 members (free to join) will have access to the recording.
Loida Garcia-Febo is a Puerto Rican American librarian and International Library Consultant with 25 years of experience as an expert in library services to diverse populations and human rights. President of the American Library Association 2018-2019. Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. In her job, she helps libraries, companies and organizations strategize programs, services and strategies in areas related to these topics and many others. Garcia-Febo has a Bachelors in Business Education, Masters in Library and Information Sciences.
Garcia-Febo has a long history of service with library associations. Highlights include- At IFLA: Governing Board 2013-2017, Co-Founder of IFLA New Professionals, two-term Member/Expert resource person of the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Committee of IFLA (FAIFE), two-term member of the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section of IFLA (CPDWL). Currently: CPDWL Advisor, Information Coordinator of the Management of Library Associations Section. Currently at ALA: Chair, IRC United Nations Subcommittee, Chair Public Awareness Committee. Recently at ALA: Chair, Status of Women in Librarianship and Chair, ALA United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Task Force developing a multi-year strategic plan for ALA. Born, raised, and educated in Puerto Rico, Garcia-Febo has advocated for libraries at the United Nations, the European Union Parliament, U.S. Congress, NY State Senate, NY City Hall, and on sidewalks and streets in various states in the U.S.
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