Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee: Nurturing Summer Wellness: Strategies for Youth Services Librarians and Managers

Abstract

Summer brings an influx of visitors and activity to libraries. Librarians face increased programs, outreach, and extra desk duties, while maintaining a high energy and friendly public persona and managing a vibrant and safe library atmosphere.

The intensity of summer programs, extra emotional and physical labor, and increased foot traffic can lead to burnout, heightened stress levels, and exhaustion before June is even over. Summer is the most important time of year for librarians to practice self-care, both in the library and at home. Try some of the wellness tips below and find more from ALA-APA’s Importance of Wellness in the Workplace website (https://ala-apa.org/wellness/).