Job Stress and the Librarian

<p> Practicing academic public school and special librarians and LIS faculty in the United States offer practical how-to essays on managing stress as working librarians. Creative methods of diffusing stress are emphasized adaptive to various types of libraries and job descriptions.</p><p> The book is divided into several parts: Defusing and Reducing Conflict at Work; Stress Management; Library Programs for Patrons and Staff; Balancing the Professional and the Personal; Juggling Responsibilities; Easing Stress on a Budget; Overcoming Challenges; and Navigating Career Transitions.</p><p> Facing budget and staff cuts increasingly diverse patrons and rapidly changing technology librarians have stressful jobs and this collection helps meet a concrete need.</p>