Library workers are subjected to burnout and low morale experiences throughout their careers, as evidenced by themes of library literature. This speaker, who has lived experience with both burnout and low morale (inside and outside of the library world and at a variety of academic libraries) will outline avenues for library workers to mitigate burnout and low morale through peer mentoring and mutual support group opportunities. This speaker, who has experience with the NASIG Peer Mentoring Program as well as the Urban Library Workers Library Workers Support Network (LWSN - not just for urban library workers) will outline research behind both types of programs as well as outline what she gained through participation in both programs. The presentation will also end with a call to action centered around the possibility of creating a peer mentoring cohort of PASCAL members, either through official or unofficial means to strengthen connections statewide.
