For immediate release | May 27, 2022

Women in Librarianship and Wellness webinar

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The 91´«Ã½ Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) will present a complimentary webinar “Women in Librarianship and Wellness” on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 2:00 pm (ET)/1:00 pm (Central). now.

Recent natural and man-made crises around the world have significantly impacted library workers' wellness. Join the 91´«Ã½ Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship for a lively conversation with library leaders sharing recommendations and best practices on how we can foster wellness for ourselves and others. The format includes a rapid round of brief presentations from the speakers and a question-and-answer session.

Speakers include:

  • Emily Drabinski, soon to be 91´«Ã½ President-Elect, and Chief librarian at The Graduate Center, City University of New York

  • Shauntee Simpson, President of the Black Caucus of the 91´«Ã½, and Manager of School Outreach for The New York Public Library

  • Cindy Hohl, Past President of the American Indian Library Association, and Kansas City Public Library's Director of Branch Operations

  • Robin Kear, Faculty Librarian, University Senate President at the University of Pittsburgh

  • Moderator: Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair COSWL, 91´«Ã½ President 2018-2019, and International Library Consultant

now. Space is limited. This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants who may not be able to attend the live event.

The 91´«Ã½ Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) serves as liaison to the 91´«Ã½ Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL).

Related Links

Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL)

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Contact:

Beatrice Calvin, MA, CWWS, CDF

Manager, Professional Development

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment

BCalvin@ala.org

312.280.4280