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Transcript of Syndrome The Burnout in Libraries Kathy Campbell Marie F. Jones East Tennessee State University.
Syndrome
The
Burnout in LibrariesKathy Campbell
Marie F. Jones
East Tennessee State University
Who’s at Risk?
People who…
Try to be all things to all people
Identify too strongly with work
Have a monotonous job
Work in the helping professions
Causes: Work Environment
Lack of professional autonomyDealing with the publicRole ambiguityInadequate positive feedbackLack of control over library operationsNo-win situationsThe burned-out supervisorStressors in the physical environment
Causes: Personal
High idealismPerfectionismOvercommitmentLack of personal support
Symptoms
Are you… Becoming more cynical, critical, and sarcastic at work? Losing the ability to feel joy? Dragging to work and have trouble getting started? More irritable and less patient with co-workers or
library patrons? Feeling that there are insurmountable barriers at work? Lacking the energy to be consistently productive? No longer feeling satisfaction from your achievements? Having a hard time laughing at yourself? Tired of co-workers asking if you’re okay?
Psychological Symptoms
Feelings: anger, anxiety, apathy, boredom, depression, despair, discouragement, disillusionment, dissatisfaction, fear, frustration, guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, irritability, pessimism, resentment, suspicion
Attitudes: cynicism, depersonalization, indifference, moodiness, resignation, self-doubt
Neuropsychological Dysfunction: reduced attention, reduced concentration, reduced problem-solving
Physical Symptoms
Sleeping too much or too littleGaining or losing weightHeadachesBackachesColdsFlu
Behavioral Symptoms
Blaming othersConflicts with othersCriticizing othersDefensivenessDistancing from others
Behavioral Symptoms
AbsenteeismClock-watchingDecreased efficiencyIncreased mistakesLiving for breaks, weekends, and vacationsLowered standardsOvercommitment or undercommitmentReliance on rulesTardinessWorkaholism
Significant problems
Substance AbuseUnnecessary risksHigh Blood Pressure Heart Attack Suicide
Your magic bracelets for the job
o Clarify your job description.o Learn to say no.o Practice healthy communication.o Develop a support system.
o Maintain a sense of humor.o Listen to music.
o Eat a healthy lunch.o Take your full lunch break and physically leave your work area.o Take a break.
o Remember: Nobody dies in a bibliographic emergency.
Magic Bracelets for Your Office Environment
Personalize your work area.
Add floor or desk lamps to soften the effect of fluorescent lighting.
Add plants.
Your Personal Magic Bracelets
o Take time off.
o Exercise.
o Find a hobby.
o Volunteer.
o Pray (good nutrition for the soul).
o Meditate.
o Seek counseling if necessary.
Personal experience?
Questions?