RenewersLIS
@renewerslis.bsky.social
Promoting Empathy & Self-Preservation in the Workplace.
https://renewalslis.com
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Renewers, keep in mind that the organization's desire is to keep itself going. Move accordingly when seeking your new role! Which things are (will you be) doing? See more at tinyurl.com/ywtnykv2
February 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Renewers, keep in mind that the organization's desire is to keep itself going. Move accordingly when seeking your new role! Which things are (will you be) doing? See more at tinyurl.com/ywtnykv2
Renewers, I'm excited to reconnect with you live this year - here are my first speaking engagements of 2026. Learn more at tinyurl.com/uxxf9duc, and I hope to see you all soon!
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Renewers, I'm excited to reconnect with you live this year - here are my first speaking engagements of 2026. Learn more at tinyurl.com/uxxf9duc, and I hope to see you all soon!
The Reset Experience is happening soon, and I'm excited to introduce our speakers! Register for this complimentary community-building event at tinyurl.com/3jzvnswc. Only a few spaces are left! Workers from all libraries and library-supporting/adjacent workplaces are welcome.
January 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The Reset Experience is happening soon, and I'm excited to introduce our speakers! Register for this complimentary community-building event at tinyurl.com/3jzvnswc. Only a few spaces are left! Workers from all libraries and library-supporting/adjacent workplaces are welcome.
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"With love, bell hooks reminds us that healing is done in community – not alone. Therefore, in addition to sharing information about rest ...we must also offer spaces for people to imagine, craft, engage, and be held accountable for protecting space(s) to and practices of rest." tinyurl.com/5epjpvaa
Reconsidering Rest: Interruptions and Invitations (Part 2) - ACRLog
Editor’s note: We welcome a guest blog post from Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, MSLS, Founder, Renewals. (Activation notice: This post shares information about harmful workplace experiences and impacts on t...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:46 PM
"With love, bell hooks reminds us that healing is done in community – not alone. Therefore, in addition to sharing information about rest ...we must also offer spaces for people to imagine, craft, engage, and be held accountable for protecting space(s) to and practices of rest." tinyurl.com/5epjpvaa
We need to talk about the grief that happens when former co-workers seem to be doing well in the organization that treated you so awfully.
January 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM
We need to talk about the grief that happens when former co-workers seem to be doing well in the organization that treated you so awfully.
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"As library worker exposure to library values rejection, systemic harm, and compromised safety continue ... we need to revisit and to acknowledge the very real interruptions to rest practices – especially for truamatized workers and those with historically ignored identities." - tinyurl.com/2jw76hjv
Reconsidering Rest: Interruptions and Invitations (Part 1) - ACRLog
Editor’s note: We welcome a guest blog post from Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, MSLS, Founder, Renewals. (Activation notice: This post shares information about harmful workplace experiences and impacts on t...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
"As library worker exposure to library values rejection, systemic harm, and compromised safety continue ... we need to revisit and to acknowledge the very real interruptions to rest practices – especially for truamatized workers and those with historically ignored identities." - tinyurl.com/2jw76hjv
#RenewalsReach shares #research, #scholarship, & other commentary or conversations that connect to #library morale. Review Glover's dissertation, which gathers employee narratives of experience with toxic #leadership and insight on interrupting this negative leadership style. tinyurl.com/bdz246b8
January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
#RenewalsReach shares #research, #scholarship, & other commentary or conversations that connect to #library morale. Review Glover's dissertation, which gathers employee narratives of experience with toxic #leadership and insight on interrupting this negative leadership style. tinyurl.com/bdz246b8
Passive-Aggressive Communication is one of the main causes and manifestions of dysfunctional workplaces, and figuring out responses to ambivalent but harmful comments are one of the primary areas of rumination for harmed workers. Try these responses to help support or model clearer communication.
January 4, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Passive-Aggressive Communication is one of the main causes and manifestions of dysfunctional workplaces, and figuring out responses to ambivalent but harmful comments are one of the primary areas of rumination for harmed workers. Try these responses to help support or model clearer communication.
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Are We Implementing Neuroinclusive Hiring Practices?: An Investigation for Academic Library Positions by Liz Bellamy, Alex Flores Glosson, James Glosson, Mary Oberlies, Michael Runyon and Paul Showalter
Are we implementing neuroinclusive hiring practices?: An investigation for academic library positions – In the Library with the Lead Pipe
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October 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Are We Implementing Neuroinclusive Hiring Practices?: An Investigation for Academic Library Positions by Liz Bellamy, Alex Flores Glosson, James Glosson, Mary Oberlies, Michael Runyon and Paul Showalter
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Call for speakers! 📚
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
Neurodivergency and Entry into the Profession - Call for Speakers
The Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (NLISN) invites proposals for presentations at our full-day online event exploring the experiences, challenges, and possibilities around entry ...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Call for speakers! 📚
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
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Good news today for anyone who got a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services: all grants are reinstated! www.imls.gov/news/statem...
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants Washington, DC– Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants. This action supersedes any prior notices which may have been received related to grant termination.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Good news today for anyone who got a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services: all grants are reinstated! www.imls.gov/news/statem...
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It's December 1 - today, start practicing leaving your job on time so you have the habit established by January 1, 2026. If that's not possible, start taking your lunch on time (and as soon as you can - start leaving on time). Stop giving these workplaces your free time.
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It's December 1 - today, start practicing leaving your job on time so you have the habit established by January 1, 2026. If that's not possible, start taking your lunch on time (and as soon as you can - start leaving on time). Stop giving these workplaces your free time.
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Colleagues, I'm excited to share that applications are being accepted for the 2026 Minnesota Institute for Early Career Libarians! I'll be co-leading the Institute with Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros, and with support and participation of Ione Damasco! Learn more & apply here: tinyurl.com/yc6yhbha
Minnesota Institute | University of Minnesota Libraries
The Minnesota Institute for early career librarians from traditionally underrepresented groups focuses on the development of library leaders from diverse backgrounds.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Colleagues, I'm excited to share that applications are being accepted for the 2026 Minnesota Institute for Early Career Libarians! I'll be co-leading the Institute with Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros, and with support and participation of Ione Damasco! Learn more & apply here: tinyurl.com/yc6yhbha
Renewers, enjoy this brief moment of Zen...and joy as I announce my excitement about hosting a second Reset Experience! Details are coming soon...
Are you ready to reset? tinyurl.com/cwsphzkc
#TheResetExperience
Are you ready to reset? tinyurl.com/cwsphzkc
#TheResetExperience
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Renewers, enjoy this brief moment of Zen...and joy as I announce my excitement about hosting a second Reset Experience! Details are coming soon...
Are you ready to reset? tinyurl.com/cwsphzkc
#TheResetExperience
Are you ready to reset? tinyurl.com/cwsphzkc
#TheResetExperience
Last week I offered a keynote at the Library Marketing & Communications Conference. I asked attendees to share their hopes for libraries & library workers. Which of these resonate with you? See more here (and add your hopes below): tinyurl.com/3cydfvkz
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Last week I offered a keynote at the Library Marketing & Communications Conference. I asked attendees to share their hopes for libraries & library workers. Which of these resonate with you? See more here (and add your hopes below): tinyurl.com/3cydfvkz
If you're navigating an active low-morale experience, which of these worries resonate for you?
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If you're navigating an active low-morale experience, which of these worries resonate for you?
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I'm excited to share that in January, I'm slated to teach my special topics course, "Critical Hope and Self-Preservation in Contemporary Librarianship" at Dominican University's School of Information Studies! Learn more at tinyurl.com/mrxbchz
November 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I'm excited to share that in January, I'm slated to teach my special topics course, "Critical Hope and Self-Preservation in Contemporary Librarianship" at Dominican University's School of Information Studies! Learn more at tinyurl.com/mrxbchz
Here are a few mindsets that haunt #LowMorale workplaces. These entrenched mindsets are even scarier since we see may not immediately see damaging results - only to one day find ourselves among buried plans and goals and petrified and paralyzed employees. Which ones haunt your workplace?
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Here are a few mindsets that haunt #LowMorale workplaces. These entrenched mindsets are even scarier since we see may not immediately see damaging results - only to one day find ourselves among buried plans and goals and petrified and paralyzed employees. Which ones haunt your workplace?
I'm brimming with joy to share that I'll be facilitating the 2026 Virginia Library Leadership Academy (my second cohort)! If you're a Virginia library employee interested in cultivating humane leadership and library workplaces, applications are now open! Learn more: tinyurl.com/3w62629x
October 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I'm brimming with joy to share that I'll be facilitating the 2026 Virginia Library Leadership Academy (my second cohort)! If you're a Virginia library employee interested in cultivating humane leadership and library workplaces, applications are now open! Learn more: tinyurl.com/3w62629x
Renewers, if you're attending the Library Marketing & Communications Conference this year, I'm looking forward to seeing you! Learn more: tinyurl.com/9t8zvxkt
October 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Renewers, if you're attending the Library Marketing & Communications Conference this year, I'm looking forward to seeing you! Learn more: tinyurl.com/9t8zvxkt
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Register today for "Misinformation and Public Libraries" on Wed. Oct. 29th with Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, and Leigh Anne Palmer. The spread of false information is a formidable threat - this session will explore how public libraries can approach this growing challenge. tinyurl.com/bclaevent
October 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Register today for "Misinformation and Public Libraries" on Wed. Oct. 29th with Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, and Leigh Anne Palmer. The spread of false information is a formidable threat - this session will explore how public libraries can approach this growing challenge. tinyurl.com/bclaevent
Renewers, I'm sharing more signals of #GOTCHA Culture, which interrupts employee success and places workers in lose/lose situations. In this part, we're exploring:
#Confusion (#Chaos)
#Haste
#Apathy
Have you faced any of these in a current or former workplace? tinyurl.com/f8jtkmmy
#Confusion (#Chaos)
#Haste
#Apathy
Have you faced any of these in a current or former workplace? tinyurl.com/f8jtkmmy
October 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Renewers, I'm sharing more signals of #GOTCHA Culture, which interrupts employee success and places workers in lose/lose situations. In this part, we're exploring:
#Confusion (#Chaos)
#Haste
#Apathy
Have you faced any of these in a current or former workplace? tinyurl.com/f8jtkmmy
#Confusion (#Chaos)
#Haste
#Apathy
Have you faced any of these in a current or former workplace? tinyurl.com/f8jtkmmy
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This Wednesday, I'll be in community and connection with colleagues coming to The Renewals Workshop, hosted by OhioNet! It will be an intentional day of reflection, clarification, exploration, and practice. See you there! tinyurl.com/443yd4wx
The Renewals Workshop - Event - OhioNet
Please join our award-winning facilitator, Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, MSLS, as she leads a 6-hour workshop designed to help people and groups recognize, reconcile, and recover from dysfunctional organiz...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This Wednesday, I'll be in community and connection with colleagues coming to The Renewals Workshop, hosted by OhioNet! It will be an intentional day of reflection, clarification, exploration, and practice. See you there! tinyurl.com/443yd4wx
Get a jump on spooky season & learn how #LowMorale Experiences are deepened by what I call GOTCHA Culture. I've identified six behavioral & cultural signals that interrupt employee success. In Part 1, let's look at:
#Gatekeeping
#Overwork
#Triangulation
Peek in to these BOOs: tinyurl.com/y4ny4d8a
#Gatekeeping
#Overwork
#Triangulation
Peek in to these BOOs: tinyurl.com/y4ny4d8a
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Get a jump on spooky season & learn how #LowMorale Experiences are deepened by what I call GOTCHA Culture. I've identified six behavioral & cultural signals that interrupt employee success. In Part 1, let's look at:
#Gatekeeping
#Overwork
#Triangulation
Peek in to these BOOs: tinyurl.com/y4ny4d8a
#Gatekeeping
#Overwork
#Triangulation
Peek in to these BOOs: tinyurl.com/y4ny4d8a
Renewers, have you experienced any of these lose-lose situations during your #LowMorale experience? I'll be defining and exploring what I call #GOTCHA Culture soon. Like if any of these resonate, share with others, and don't forget to save this and follow so you'll know when I've dropped part 1!
September 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Renewers, have you experienced any of these lose-lose situations during your #LowMorale experience? I'll be defining and exploring what I call #GOTCHA Culture soon. Like if any of these resonate, share with others, and don't forget to save this and follow so you'll know when I've dropped part 1!