School libraries enhancing student wellbeing

School Libraries enhancing student wellbeing

Clayton, Jamie

Child, Jackie. (2018). School libaries enhancing student wellbeing [Blogpost].  Retrieved from 

https://www.scisdata.com/connections/issue-105/school-libraries-enhancing-student-wellbeing/

This article comes from and Australian librarian discussing the importance of an elementary library catering to the well being of the whole child. The library is the central point of a school where students come for a variety of reasons. Whether it is to hang out with friends, be a refuge from the weather or playground, or simply to have some time to enjoy a book, the library is no longer a quiet place where students only enjoy books.  Learning how libraries can support students’ wellbeing by being the place needed for individuals is an important part of an elementary librarian’s job.

Ergonomics in the Library

Blair, K., Eaton, V., Sandage, K., & Van Goey, A. (2016)..  Oregon Library Association, Ergonomics in the library, Bend, Oregon.

http://b8f.645.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ergonomics-in-the-Library.pdf

            This is a document from the Oregon Library Association’s 2016 conference. I found it very useful because it is geared towards the library employee rather than the patron. We often focus so much on our work and the well-being of our users that we forget about our own well-being.

            This slide presentation offers tips on posture, sitting, standing, computer use and breaks and hydration. The last slides include a useful list of references for use if necessary.

Tags: library staff, ergonomics, self-care, employee, health, posture, stress, well-being