Work–Life Balance and Personal Energy Management: Supporting Librarians and Libraries
A Library 2.0 Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo
OVERVIEW:
Library work today takes place in an environment of constant change, high public demand, hybrid or remote schedules, and ongoing emotional labor. Librarians often juggle multiple responsibilities, manage diverse community needs, and navigate workplace pressures—all while striving to maintain personal well-being. Without practical strategies to manage time, energy, and stress, fatigue and burnout can develop, which affects both individual wellness and overall library effectiveness.
This masterclass provides practical, actionable techniques for managing workload, setting boundaries, and recovering from stress throughout the workday. Participants will learn how to prioritize tasks, identify energy drains, and implement routines that restore focus and maintain resilience. Emphasis is placed on strategies that can be applied immediately, supporting librarians in sustaining productivity, engagement, and long-term well-being.
Through guided reflection, skill-building exercises, and practical tools, participants will explore how personal energy management not only benefits themselves but also strengthens their teams and libraries. By learning to regulate energy, maintain balance, and build resilience, librarians can continue to serve their communities effectively, respond adaptively to changing demands, and thrive professionally in a high-pressure environment.
This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo. A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate.
OUTCOMES:
Participants will:
- Learn techniques to prioritize tasks and manage workload
- Develop strategies to set boundaries and prevent burnout
- Explore stress-recovery practices to restore focus and energy
- Strengthen concentration and personal resilience
- Identify energy drains and ways to replenish energy
- Apply skills to maintain productivity and engagement
- Create a personalized Work–Life Balance and Energy Toolkit
DATE: Thursday, June 4th, 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.
