ULA Annual Conference 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant disruption to work life and it became clear that different approaches were needed to address issues of morale, productivity, and the high levels of stress. Our library implemented simple strategies including weekly All Staff Meetings, the use of Teams as the communication channel, and the introduction of virtual wellness challenges. As the pandemic continued, new methods were employed including a 4-question survey to invite more feedback. As we make note of successful methods, we will continue those strategies now and after the pandemic as mechanisms to maintain high morale, improve communication, and reduce stress.

Learning objectives:
Learn about successful strategies for connecting with employees at a distance
Motivate others to document their own experiences to improve available research on managing libraries during a pandemic (or stressful world event, or disaster management, etc.)
Incorporate successful strategies into your library to maintain high morale, improve communication, and reduce stress