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Abstract
Abstract:
Academic libraries are uniquely positioned to support holistic student success by fostering environments that promote well-being, belonging, and resilience. This presentation highlights how our university library integrates wellness into its strategic planning, services, and physical spaces. Through initiatives such as a dedicated meditation room, guided mindfulness sessions, and stress-relief activities, the library creates inclusive spaces for reflection and restoration. A curated Mindfulness Collection—featuring digital and physical resources on mental health, spirituality, and contemplative practices—empowers students to explore wellness on their own terms. These efforts are complemented by Earth Month programming that connects personal well-being with environmental stewardship.
Library leadership plays a key role in embedding wellness into workplace culture, supporting staff and student workers through policies that promote work-life balance and emotional resilience. Attendees will gain practical strategies for designing or enhancing wellness initiatives in their own institutions, with a focus on equity-centered approaches that meet the diverse needs of today’s students. This session offers case studies of how libraries can evolve as vital partners in advancing student success through intentional, innovative, and inclusive wellness programming.
Mindful Libraries: Integrating Well-Being into Library Strategy and Culture
Abstract:
Academic libraries are uniquely positioned to support holistic student success by fostering environments that promote well-being, belonging, and resilience. This presentation highlights how our university library integrates wellness into its strategic planning, services, and physical spaces. Through initiatives such as a dedicated meditation room, guided mindfulness sessions, and stress-relief activities, the library creates inclusive spaces for reflection and restoration. A curated Mindfulness Collection—featuring digital and physical resources on mental health, spirituality, and contemplative practices—empowers students to explore wellness on their own terms. These efforts are complemented by Earth Month programming that connects personal well-being with environmental stewardship.
Library leadership plays a key role in embedding wellness into workplace culture, supporting staff and student workers through policies that promote work-life balance and emotional resilience. Attendees will gain practical strategies for designing or enhancing wellness initiatives in their own institutions, with a focus on equity-centered approaches that meet the diverse needs of today’s students. This session offers case studies of how libraries can evolve as vital partners in advancing student success through intentional, innovative, and inclusive wellness programming.