Ageism, sexism, racism, able-ism, bullying, and microaggressions can be found in any workplace, and the archival profession is not immune. Many people come to the archives profession to work with historic collections and because they want to connect people with the past. While LIS programs can equip graduates with theory and practical skills for many aspects of the job, there is often little guidance for navigating the minefield of interpersonal dynamics within the workplace. Toxic work environments can create silo-ing within an organization, compromising the stewardship of collections, and driving people away from the field - causing a loss for our entire profession in diversity, perspective, and expertise.
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Identify toxic workplace behavior, structures, and power dynamics that impact workplace relationships.
- Learn skills for self-preservation, documentation, and coping.
- Discover approaches for allyship, mediation, and conflict resolution
Who Should Attend: Archivists, librarians, staff, managers who provide any type of information services.What You Should Already Know: No prior experience is necessary.
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Society of American Archivists
Chicago IL
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