(via Bobbi Newman, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6)
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.
The guest speaker, Alejandro Marquez (he/him), is a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of Denver Libraries.
By registering for this class, you agree to the NNLM Code of Conduct. The class is worth 1.00 hour of CE credit at the Beginner level.
For more information, and to register, please go here. To create an NNLM user account (registering requires having one), go here. Additional background on NNLM Region 6’s Speaker Spotlight series is available here.