Working Remotely

Molly Virello

doi:10.5771/9781538156124

Working Remotely

A Practical Guide for Librarians

Published 2022

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doi.org/10.5771/9781538156124
ISBN print: 978-1-5381-5611-7
ISBN online: 978-1-5381-5612-4
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Zusammenfassung

In March of 2020, the world workforce moved to work remotely - challenging the nature of what librarians accomplish while not being in their buildings and how libraries serve communities with their doors closed. While the initial move to remote work was forced, voices emerged that questioned why librarians couldn’t work remotely for extended periods of time as part of their regular jobs.

Librarians are uniquely positioned to move themselves to remote work, while also maintaining connections to their patron base and their colleagues – but where to start? Stepping outside the traditional library space, librarians can carve out a space to work remotely while still retaining the ability to reach our patrons, provide access to quality programming, pave the way for libraries to share information, promote resources, and even lead change in their communities.

With times changing and our profession adapting so quickly, this practical how-to guide will help librarians set up an office space, set a routine, and adapt, plan, create, implement, manage, and evaluate their programs and services to the best of their ability in order to unleash their library’s potential to engage and wow their patrons and communities. With worksheets and templates, anecdotes about what works easily and what might prove challenging, this book is ideal for today’s librarian.

Schlagworte

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i–xvi Preface i–xvi
- Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
1–10 1 Defining Remote Work 1–10
11–18 2 Establishing a Remote Work Policy 11–18
19–26 3 Setting Staff Expectations 19–26
27–38 4 Technological Requirements 27–38
39–46 5 Setting Up a Remote Space 39–46
47–56 6 Daily Routines, Communication, and Digital Etiquette 47–56
57–70 7 Establishing Digital Services and Programming 57–70
71–84 8 Marketing Remote Services and Programs 71–84
85–94 9 Strategies for Library Leadership 85–94
95–106 10 Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout 95–106
107–114 11 Returning to On-Site Work 107–114
115–116 Appendix 1 Remote Management Checklist—Preparation 115–116
117–118 Appendix 2 Remote Management Checklist—Check-Ins 117–118
119–124 Appendix 3 Assessment Checklist for Remote Work 119–124
125–126 Appendix 4 Remote Work Week Template 125–126
127–130 Appendix 5 Remote Work Agreement Template 127–130
131–132 Appendix 6 Continuing Ed, Learning Opportunities, and Upskill Resources 131–132
133–136 Glossary 133–136
137–138 Bibliography 137–138
139–142 Index 139–142
143–144 About the Author 143–144

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