(via Bobbi Newman, University of Iowa)
ThriveLib: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries is a virtual conference created for librarians, library managers, and library workers who are ready to reimagine what well-being looks like in their professional lives. It will take place online from Tuesday, August 12, to Thursday, August 14.
Across public, academic, school, and special libraries, staff are experiencing rising rates of burnout, moral injury, and disconnection. ThriveLib was born out of the need for space, support, and strategies that prioritize the well-being of those who sustain our libraries every day.
Why ThriveLib?
Library workers are often expected to give endlessly of their time, energy, compassion, and labor while navigating under-resourced environments and increasing community demands. But sustainability is not just about budgets or buildings. It is about people.
ThriveLib is a space to:
- Acknowledge the realities of burnout, stress, and invisible labor in libraries
- Learn from experts and peers about building healthier, more humane workplaces
- Explore practical tools for psychological safety, boundary-setting, and collective care
- Connect with a community committed to supporting each other and transforming the culture of library work
What Your Ticket Includes
Every ticket, regardless of tier, includes:
- Full access to all live sessions during the conference
- Recordings are available for 30 days following the event
- Certificates of completion for each session, whether you attend live or watch the recording
- Free downloadable handouts designed to support your well-being
- Entry into a giveaway for 3 copies each of three essential titles:
- Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Handbook for Libraries by Bobbi L. Newman
- Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers edited by Bobbi L. Newman
- The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries by Helen Rimmer
Built by librarians and for librarians, this three-day event is designed to be accessible, affirming, and relevant to the challenges and aspirations of library professionals today.
For more information, including ticket prices, and to register, please go here.