(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Registration is open for the NNLM Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series webinar “Fostering Connection: Addressing Library Employee Loneliness”. It will take place on Tuesday, March 26, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration.
Recent headlines have proclaimed that prolonged isolation is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. National and international studies have unveiled a startling truth: 50-80% of employees grapple with loneliness in the workplace. This phenomenon transcends borders, affecting employees worldwide. In libraries, this issue manifests as an acute sense of isolation, with staff feeling disconnected both from one another and from their professional purpose. Recognizing the urgency of this concern, this session aims to explore the causes and consequences of loneliness among library staff and provide practical strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment.
Guest Speaker: Alejandro Marquez (he/him) is a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of Denver Libraries. He also served in the Peace Corps in El Salvador where he worked as a Municipal Development volunteer. His research interests include library employee engagement and mental health.
The webinar is worth 1.00 hour of CE credit at the Beginner level. Although Region 6 is the sponsor, this is a National NNLM class.
For more information, including the class objectives, and to register, please go here. Registering requires having an NNLM account. Create one here. Also, to see the complete list of Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series webinars, please check here.