Screen Time for Library Staff

One of the most important parts of managing youth librarians is balancing everyone’s workload. Between preparing programs, collection development, overseeing public spaces, and professional development, youth librarians are busy. There’s so much to do, especially now when we are in the thick of summer reading. Managers are always trying to find new ways to make sure workloads stay manageable, and front line staff are always trying to make prioritize to stay on top of their workloads. Yet there’s one issue that can get in the way of workflow: the cell phone. Cells Phones and Workload Pat Bashir of the Nashville Public Library (TN) created a great survey for managers to give to their front line staff. The first question directly asks staff about how workload is distributed. Even without a formal survey, you can ask staff how they feel about their workload. Do they have enough time to finish tasks,…
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