Building Psychological Safety in Academic Libraries: Fostering Innovation, Well-Being, and Engaged Teams

Bobbi L Newman

doi:10.5860/crln.86.5.188

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Building Psychological Safety in Academic Libraries: Fostering Innovation, Well-Being, and Engaged Teams

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Building Psychological Safety in Academic Libraries: Fostering Innovation, Well-Being, and Engaged Teams

Bobbi L Newman

College & research libraries news, Vol.86(5), pp.188-195

05/13/2025

DOI: 10.5860/crln.86.5.188

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Abstract

In today’s evolving academic library environment, technological change intersects with persistent post-pandemic challenges and shifting institutional expectations. Library workers face increasing pressure to innovate while managing expanding workloads. This landscape has contributed to concerning reports of burnout, low morale, and disengagement among library professionals. Employee engagement in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, with only 31 percent of employees feeling engaged at work.

Academic Libraries

Psychological safety

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Title: Subtitle: Building Psychological Safety in Academic Libraries: Fostering Innovation, Well-Being, and Engaged Teams
Creators: Bobbi L Newman
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: College & research libraries news, Vol.86(5), pp.188-195
DOI: 10.5860/crln.86.5.188
ISSN: 2150-6698
eISSN: 2150-6698
Language: English
Date published: 05/13/2025
Academic Unit: Hardin Library
Record Identifier: 9984831038702771

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