Practical Approaches for Librarians Navigating Anxiety and Uncertainty in Times of Change
A Library 2.0 Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo
OVERVIEW:
Over the past several years, librarians have worked through an extended period of uncertainty shaped by global crises, social change, evolving community needs, and rapid shifts in how libraries operate and serve the public. Library workers are often called upon to provide stability, access, and support while simultaneously managing their own concerns about the unknown, increased emotional labor, and constant adaptation.
Balancing professional responsibilities with ongoing uncertainty can contribute to heightened anxiety, emotional fatigue, and a sense of overwhelm. In public-facing roles especially, librarians may absorb the stress of the communities they serve while navigating changing expectations, emerging technologies, and complex workplace demands.
This masterclass offers practical, accessible approaches designed to help librarians manage anxiety, remain grounded during periods of change, and sustain their well-being in high-pressure environments. Participants will explore strategies for regulating emotional responses, strengthening focus and purpose, and cultivating adaptability in the face of uncertainty. The session emphasizes tools that are realistic for daily library work and supportive of long-term resilience.
Drawing from time-tested approaches used across cultures and disciplines, the training highlights simple yet effective methods for maintaining balance, fostering supportive connections, and sustaining a hopeful, forward-looking mindset. Participants will leave with strategies they can revisit during challenging moments to support both personal well-being and their ongoing service to their communities.
Participants will also create a personalized Wellness Empowerment Toolkit, including sections on emotional regulation, purpose and focus, building support networks, hope and future-oriented thinking, and thoughtfully selected AI and online wellness resources. This toolkit is designed to serve as a practical reference for navigating anxiety and uncertainty in evolving library environments.
This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo. The recording and a handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who register.
OUTCOMES:
Participants will:
- Learn practical techniques for managing emotions in high-pressure and uncertain situations
- Explore ways to maintain a strong sense of purpose during ongoing change
- Develop strategies for building and strengthening supportive professional networks
- Gain tools for cultivating adaptability and a balanced, positive mindset
- Explore approaches for sustaining hope and long-term focus
- Create a personalized Wellness Empowerment Toolkit, including AI and online wellness resources
DATE: Thursday, April 28th, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm US - Eastern Time
COST:
- $99/person - includes live attendance and any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. To arrange group discounts (see below), to submit a purchase order, or for any registration difficulties or questions, email admin@library20.com.
TO REGISTER:
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SPECIAL GROUP RATES (email admin@library20.com to arrange):
- Multiple individual log-ins and access from the same organization paid together: $75 each for 3+ registrations, $65 each for 5+ registrations. Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.
- The ability to show the webinar (live or recorded) to a group located in the same physical location or in the same virtual meeting from one log-in: $299.
- Large-scale institutional access for viewing with individual login capability: $499 (hosted either at Learning Revolution or in Niche Academy). Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.
Loida Garcia-Febo is a Puerto Rican American librarian and International Library Consultant with 25 years of experience as an expert in library services to diverse populations and human rights. President of the American Library Association 2018-2019. Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. In her job, she helps libraries, companies and organizations strategize programs, services and strategies in areas related to these topics and many others. Garcia-Febo has a Bachelors in Business Education, Masters in Library and Information Sciences.
Garcia-Febo has a long history of service with library associations. Highlights include- At IFLA: Governing Board 2013-2017, Co-Founder of IFLA New Professionals, two-term Member/Expert resource person of the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Committee of IFLA (FAIFE), two-term member of the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section of IFLA (CPDWL). Currently: CPDWL Advisor, Information Coordinator of the Management of Library Associations Section. Currently at ALA: Chair, IRC United Nations Subcommittee, Chair Public Awareness Committee. Recently at ALA: Chair, Status of Women in Librarianship and Chair, ALA United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Task Force developing a multi-year strategic plan for ALA. Born, raised, and educated in Puerto Rico, Garcia-Febo has advocated for libraries at the United Nations, the European Union Parliament, U.S. Congress, NY State Senate, NY City Hall, and on sidewalks and streets in various states in the U.S.
