Article
Manager Perspectives on the Prevalence, Impact, and Management of Work-Related Burnout in Academic Library Technical Services
Library Resources & Technical Services
(2022)
Abstract
Work-related burnout has been studied for decades across multiple industries,
including librarianship. However, few studies have evaluated burnout in technical
services workers. This study surveys academic library technical services
managers to learn their perspective on the prevalence and impact of burnout on
technical services workers. Managers observed a high incidence of burnout in
their direct reports. The negative impacts of burnout on employees (e.g., personal
health) and the organization (e.g., performance decline) are discussed. Managers’
typical practices are evaluated through the lens of burnout prevention and
mitigation. Documentation of the typical practices of academic library technical
services managers is provided to assist current managers in self-evaluating their
practices with peers. Overall, technical services managers are using thoughtful
and research supported practices that can have a positive impact on the mitigation
and prevention of work-related burnout.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2022
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.66n4.148
Citation Information
Melanie J. McGurr, Sean P. Kennedy and Kevin R. Garewal. "Manager Perspectives on the Prevalence, Impact, and Management of Work-Related Burnout in Academic Library Technical Services" Library Resources & Technical Services Vol. 66 Iss. 4 (2022) p. 148 - 161 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/melanie-mcgurr/12/