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The Kind Librarian

Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries

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The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries is a pioneering guide that addresses the critical need to foster kindness and wellbeing within library workplaces and promoting a more supportive and understanding working environment. In it, the author expertly blends the principles of positive psychology with practical strategies, making a compelling case for the role of kindness in enhancing workplace culture and community engagement.

Through research, case studies, and actionable advice, The Kind Librarian offers solutions to everyday workplace challenges, emphasising empathy, support, and collaboration. With an innovative and accessible approach, it provides readers with a roadmap to transform their workplaces into spaces where kindness is the norm and wellbeing is prioritised. Coverage includes:

  • practicalities of kindness in the workplace
  • crafting a culture of kindness
  • kind use of data for wellbeing
  • This book explores the practical implementation of policies that support a kind and healthy work environment. Readers will learn how to create strategies that foster collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among staff and patrons. It will prove an ideal reference for librarians and anyone interested in fostering a culture of kindness and well-being in professional settings.

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      • Library Journal

        December 1, 2024

        In this work on kindness and well-being in libraries, former library administrator Rimmer (founder, The Kind Brave Leader; The Kindness Journey) considers the framework, implementation, and benefits of integrating kindness into the daily organizational fiber of workplace cultures. The text highlights the theoretical, practical, and administrative aspects associated with well-being, concluding with a vision of reimagined library landscapes. Throughout, Rimmer emphasizes how the transformative power of kindness is a positive, productive, and human-centered journey of empathy and support. Rimmer supports her argument by incorporating over 30 case studies to substantiate the reviewed principles and impact. The work includes numerous opportunities to engage with the text, such as activities, individual and team exercises, checklists, and reflection prompts. The insertion of so many enrichment tools occasionally makes the work feel choppy, even though it does encourage reader engagement. Considering the stressful situations that librarians often confront, this critical book will benefit many and should have a place on library shelves. VERDICT Rimmer's helpful and timely work is an important tool for understanding the power of kindness in daily interactions. A recommended purchase for any professional development collection.--James Rhoades

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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