C.A.R.E.: Practical Tools for Sustaining Care, Accountability, and Radical Empathy in Difficult Times

Authors

Annie Bélanger, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Sarah Beaubien, University of GuelphFollow
Meghan Musolff, University of MichiganFollow

Keywords

care, generous accountability, radical empathy, user need, empathetic listening, feedback loops, boundaries, user focus, difficult times

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Abstract

Engage in an online dialogue and explore ways to continue to meet the needs of users in difficult times while also setting and upholding healthy boundaries. Together we will explore care, generous accountability, and radical empathy for one another and for our users in public libraries. The presenters will share some self-reflective pre-work ahead of the session as well as a discussion guide to use locally after the session. Prepare to dig into practical tools that will enhance effective communications and sustain user-focused practices while meeting our own needs.

ScholarWorks Citation

Bélanger, Annie; Beaubien, Sarah; and Musolff, Meghan, "C.A.R.E.: Practical Tools for Sustaining Care, Accountability, and Radical Empathy in Difficult Times" (2023). Presentations. 114.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/library_presentations/114