{"product_id":"toxic-dynamics-disrupting-dismantling-and-transforming-academic-library-culture-paperback-softback-9798892555517","title":"Toxic Dynamics; Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture (Paperback \/ softback) 9798892555517","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eToxic Dynamics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDisrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRussell Michalak (Edited by), Trevor A. Dawes (Edited by), Jon E.  Cawthorne (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9798892555517\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 June 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e346 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.513 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcademic libraries are full of inspiring collections, resources, and services, but libraries are special because of the people who run them. And what people believe about and face in their culture impacts ideas, plans, and outcomes. Academic library workers face many contemporary challenges that contribute to toxic work cultures- the rapid change of higher education, diminishing resources, lack of diversity, power hierarchies- and addressing these problems requires innovative solutions, ongoing professional development, and effective leadership. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eToxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture \u003c\/i\u003eprovides practical solutions for confronting these complex issues and innovative ways to promote a healthy and sustainable work culture. It addresses critical and timely challenges such as faculty versus staff or us versus them mentality, unionization, gendered labor, organizational change, self-care, tenure, and promotion. Authors from all sizes and types of academic libraries provide evidence-based solutions to mitigate the negative effects of toxicity, change management strategies, and ways to confront and challenge values that harm library workers and their well-being. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e By understanding the root causes of toxic cultures, recognizing their impact, and implementing solutions, leaders can create a more supportive and positive work environment and improve morale, retention, and productivity. \u003ci\u003eToxic Dynamics\u003c\/i\u003e is an important resource for anyone interested in improving workplace culture and addressing issues related to toxicity and inequity, and for library leaders at all levels.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003e Russell Michalak, Trevor A. Dawes, and Jon E. Cawthorne \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter . Crisis in the Academic Library \u003cbr\u003e Cari Didion \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. Toxic Cultures in Higher Education: Faculty Unionization and Librarian Perspectives \u003cbr\u003e Chloe Persian Mills \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Bridging the Staff\/Faculty Librarian Divide: Reducing Toxicity in a Learning Commons Environment \u003cbr\u003e Erica Swenson Danowitz and Michael LaMagna \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Culture and Leadership Change: The Perpetuation of Toxic Behaviors in Uncertain Times \u003cbr\u003e Shelly McDavid and Juliet Gray \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Faculty by Any Other Name: Contract Classification\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003ersquo s Contributions to Toxic Cultures \u003cbr\u003e Kaitlin Springmier, Carolyn Caffrey, and Katherine Luce \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter . Real Punks Advocate: Shifting the Culture to Address Academic Library Toxicity \u003cbr\u003e Rachel Martinez and Matt Ogborn \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Toxic Work Culture during University Consolidations: The Importance of Transformational Leadership in Libraries \u003cbr\u003e Melissa Edmiston Johnson \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. Rankism in Academic Libraries \u003cbr\u003e Alex Harrington and Linda Klimczyk \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9. Punching Down: The Role of Hierarchy in Creating a Toxic Workplace Culture \u003cbr\u003e Natalie Estrada \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter . Maintenance as a Core Value: Recommendations for Increasing Gender Equity on Digital Scholarship Teams \u003cbr\u003e Amanda Koziura and Stephanie Becker \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter . Creating a Toxic Workplace Culture: The Damaging Effects of Well-Intentioned but Misguided Management Decisions \u003cbr\u003e Cynthia F. Kutka, Marlee Dorn Givens, Karen Glover, and Sofia Slutskaya \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. How Poor Leadership and Favoritism Intersect to Create Toxic Work Environments \u003cbr\u003e Simone Williams and Lora Del Rio \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Believe Me: Exploring How Leaders Generate Toxic Cultures in Academic Libraries \u003cbr\u003e Yvonne Nalani Meulemans and Allison Carr \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Detoxing Library Culture: A Research and Assessment Approach \u003cbr\u003e Jennifer Gunter King \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Library Faith, Self-Care, and Academic Librarianship \u003cbr\u003e John DeLooper \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter . Librarian Mentorship through Mutual Scholarship: An Approach to Foster Higher Morale and Strengthen Collegiality \u003cbr\u003e Kristen J. Nyitray and Dana Reijerkerk \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About the Authors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"ACRL","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52653065044248,"sku":"9798892555517","price":71.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/toxic-dynamics-disrupting-dismantling-and-transforming-academic-library-culture-paperback-softback-9798892555517","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}