Library Lifesavers

This book offers a survival guide for media specialists who want to THRIVEnot just SURVIVEin their busy media centers.Librarians jobs are getting harder and harder yet few books exist solely to help them identify and deal with stress. Library Lifesavers: A Survival Guide for Stressed Out Librarians fills that gap. This unique self-help book offers today''s multitasking media specialists the ready-to-use strategiesLifesaver Toolsthey need to find balance and stay afloat. Identical twins Pamela and Tamora Bacon organized their book around the THRIVE theme presenting six basic tenets:T - Take ActionH - Hurry No MoreR - Read & Regain ControlI - Inspire Yourself & OthersV - Vision Past Present & FutureE - Exercise Your Mind & BodyEach section begins with a real-life question followed by practical advice and hands-on activities to help librarians renew themselves professionally and personally. Whether you read the chapters sequentially or randomly this unique volume may be the difference between sinking and enjoying the ride.