WOW.. I can relate. I serve 475 with no library aide -- although I do not
have to maintain the computer lab attached to the library. I found it
necessary to actually schedule time for myself during the day --- and
nothing can interfere with my time. It means my social life is almost
non-existent - but that is my choice.
For years I have made it a practice not to view any films/TV shows which are
violent in nature...this helps to calm my mind...this means, of course, I
save money by not going to movies --- and that is OK with me as well. I
haven't been to a movie theatre in over a year. I found that I need to
remember that I am important and I can not preach wellness if I am not well.
I also have simplified my life - gave away many possessions and live quite
peacefully. I do at least one hour of contemplative prayer daily and another
time for deep meditation. This is the only way I can find to relieve
stress - it is also combined with a daily walk I gave up having TV or the
radio on for background noise - and enjoy driving in this manner as well. I
did this about 10 yrs ago.
It means I have to get up at 4 AM daily to accomplish all of this plus my
reading for ALA committee work (PPYA), my reviewing for Catholic Library
World and my reading for my Community. I am usually in bed by 8.30 PM.
I also decided to be more assertive this year. This is my first year in 42
yrs as a librarian in which I do not have at least one aide. I have learned
to say 'no' to demands, activities, and anything that isn't a priority. And
yes, some things do not get done. I am about 2 months behind in overdues My
attitude is 'so be it.'
Allan
Dr. Allan O'Grady Cuseo (Brother Donogh Allan, MGC)
Bishop Kearney High School Library
125 Kings Highway South
Rochester, New York 14617
585-342 - 4000 x231
585-342 - 4694 (FAX)
acuseo@bkhs.org
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Janice Askew" <jma0525@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] TARGET: Library Burnout
> I don't have time to think about burnout, but I can tell that I have
> hit that stage already, and this is only my first year! I have doubled
> the circulation of our books as well as the use of our computer lab.
> There is never a dull moment. In addition, I have no assistant. The
> more I do, the more that is expected. There are times when I am
> managing the media center and the computer lab at the same time! I
> have to constantly remind folks that I am only one person attempting to
> serve 350! I know that there are some of you out there that serve more
> people. I am so responsible for fixing all the technical problems with
> the classroom computers and printers as well as the networking. I
> would appreciate stress relief suggestions.
>
> Janice M. Askew
> Media Coordinator
> T. S. Cooper Elem.
> 237 NC Hwy. 32 South
> Sunbury, NC 27979
> jma0525@earthlink.net
>
> On Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at 06:51 AM, Dorothy Miller wrote:
>
> > I've come to the collective brain for help. I'm seeking current
> > articles
> > about burnout among media specialist or librarian burnout? The
> > articles I've
> > found are dated 1999 or 2000. I was hoping for something more current.
> > Do
> > librarians have time to think about burnout? If you would, please send
> > your
> > comments or articles to me. Thank you
> > Dorothy Miller
> > FBBA MS Librarian
> > Sugar Land, Tx
> > dmiller@fbba.org
> >
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