LM_NET 02/25/97: No Subject

Thanks!!


Cindy Brown
District Librarian
Jackson Street School Library
405 Jackson Street
Yreka, Ca   96097
Cindy Brown, librarian, Jackson Street School
From: Marguerite L Cheman <cheman@ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU>
Subject: Re: librarian burnout

Many, many thanks to all who responded to my burnout survey.  Many of you
requested the results of the survey, so I will briefly summarize for the
list.
   Preliminary results indicate approximately 75% of respondants do not
have a management that recognize librarian burnout!
   From the "yes" respondants, the following are some of the offered
solutions:
      -An expectation of and time for professional development
      -Adequate or additional training, particularly with new technologies
      -Open lines of communication/supportive administration
      -Rotating assignments and flexible scheduling/reference scheduling
      -Recognition (verbal & written) for special projects or work well
         done
      -Participative management allowing professional control over own
         work environment

On an individual level, one can employ the usual methods to relieve
stress:  exercise, diet, vacations, counseling, etc.  The truly burntout
individual, though, rarely recognizes this condition in himself, and can
be a serious detriment to an organiation.  The key is to deal with a
potential problem before it occurs.  Again, thanks for your help.  If
anyone wants more detailed info, e-mail me directly.

                                               Marguerite Cheman
                                               cheman@acsu.buffalo.edu