Strategies for Overcoming Toxic Culture in Libraries

$250.00

Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs

Trigger Warning: This course discusses topics related to workplace toxicity, including bullying, emotional distress, and conflict, which may be sensitive for some participants.

This comprehensive course is specifically designed to confront and counteract toxic work cultures in libraries. Over a four-week period, participants will delve into understanding toxic behaviours, theoretical frameworks for intervention, practical tools for addressing workplace toxicity, and strategies for implementing sustainable change. The course is rooted in both academic research and real-world case studies, offering a thorough exploration of how to identify, address, and transform toxic workplace environments in library settings.

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1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs

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We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment.

Course Description

Trigger Warning: This course discusses topics related to workplace toxicity, including bullying, emotional distress, and conflict, which may be sensitive for some participants.

This comprehensive course is specifically designed to confront and counteract toxic work cultures in libraries. Over a four-week period, participants will delve into understanding toxic behaviours, theoretical frameworks for intervention, practical tools for addressing workplace toxicity, and strategies for implementing sustainable change. The course is rooted in both academic research and real-world case studies, offering a thorough exploration of how to identify, address, and transform toxic workplace environments in library settings.

Helen Rimmer

Helen Rimmer owns The Kind Brave Leader training company and is the former Head of Library and Archives Service at the University of Westminster having previously held roles at different levels at Royal Holloway, City University, INTO UEA and University of Brighton. She is passionate about building a kinder world, improving wellbeing, compassionate leadership, and Flexible Working. Helen has a PGCert in the Psychology of Kindness and Wellbeing at Work from the University of Sussex, and is sharing her knowledge through her The Kind Brave Leader project. She has many years experience in teaching and instruction, including online, primarily in roles as a subject librarian.

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Special Session

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