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Wellness First: Back-to-School Strategies for School Librarians (ALA/AASL) Online
As the new school year begins, school librarians face evolving responsibilities, rising expectations, and the emotional demands of serving as both educators and trusted supporters for students. In this masterclass, wellness advocate and ALA Past President, Loida Garcia-Febo, draws on her own career beginnings as a school librarian to share practical, sustainable strategies to protect your well-being, strengthen your resilience, and reconnect with your purpose. Together, we’ll explore what wellness really means in the school library context, how to recognize the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue, and how to set healthy boundaries that honor both your students and you. You’ll also gain realistic self-care practices that fit into busy school days, along with reflective exercises to align your daily work with your core values. By the end of this session, you’ll leave with actionable tools to safeguard your energy, maintain professional integrity, and start the school year with strength, balance, and renewed purpose
- Date:
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://www.ala.org/aasl/about/gathering
- Categories:
- School Libraries