MLA 2024 Conference

Library staff all have different work environments and dynamics. Since a library is the place where much of the day is spent, it is important for library workers to address their own well-being as a priority. Making well-being a foundational priority takes a commitment from each person. Everyone can Identify changes to make at the individual level to improve health and well-being in professional and personal lives.

Well-Being is the active state of pursuing our full human potential and thriving personally and professionally. It is a lifelong process that involves positive decision-making and finding balance between many priorities. Well-being is tied to awareness and to making choices that lead to being happier, healthier, and more fulfilled.

Well-being is more than just physical health. It also encompasses mental health, financial health, intellectual health, spiritual health, occupational health, social health, and environmental health. Focusing on the overall well-being for all library workers can enhance work-life integration and help to find meaning, fulfillment, and a sense of impact.

Prioritizing Well-Being in Libraries will provide an exploration of the elements of well-being, along with activities and resources to enhance work-life integration. All library staff should experience personal and professional fulfillment, and making well-being a foundational priority can lead to thriving and living your best library life.