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Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Academic libraries of all types are struggling with staffing shortages driven by budget cuts, hiring freezes, and frequent turnover. In this presentation, librarians representing a small private institution (Anderson University) and a public R1 institution (Clemson University) compare and contrast their experiences navigating long-term staffing shortages and examine the ramifications of these challenges on library staff and operations. The presenters also share practical, adaptable strategies attendees can implement at their institutions to mitigate burnout and support staff well-being during periods of extended understaffing. Areas of focus include cross-training, evaluating priorities, leveraging in-house talent, and maintaining realistic expectations.
Moderators
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Renna Redd

Interim Head of Acquisitions, Clemson University
Renna Tuten Redd has served as the Interlibrary Loan Librarian at Clemson University since 2015 and oversees resource sharing and document delivery services as well as off-site storage management. Her other current library projects involve participating in the PASCAL (Partnership... Read More →
Presenters
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Whitney B. Rice

Head of Access Services, Anderson University

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Joni Addis

eCollections Access & Licensing Librarian, Clemson University
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Virtual Room B

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