The Public Library Division presents: Building a Better Collective Future with Slow Librarianship
The Public Library Division presents: Building a Better Collective Future with Slow Librarianship
OnlineIf the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that our neoliberal and individualistic achievement society is not designed or equipped to support the common good. Achievement culture encourages us to chase external validation by putting the focus on innovation and competition over collaboration and collective care. Many of these dynamics are at play in our own profession, leading to toxic cultures, low morale, burnout, and significant harm to BIPOC library workers and patrons. We have the opportunity to imagine new futures that equip us to better serve our patrons and support our collective well-being.
Slow librarianship presents an approach that rejects achievement culture and focuses on values-driven work, relationships, solidarity, antiracism, and reflective practice. Meredith Farkas will explore both individual and collective strategies to inspire workplace empowerment, align our work with our values, support well-being, and most importantly, to slow down.
Meredith Farkas had a column in American Libraries from 2007-2021. The archive can be found here."
- Date:
- Friday, November 19, 2021
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm Eastern Time
- Library:
- Delaware Library Association
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Professional Development
Registration has closed.