Surviving The Stacks Podcast
Episodes
When It's Time For A Change (54:13)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it’s time to move on from a job, either because the environment is toxic and unhealthy, the job is not a good fit for the person’s inter...
Restorative Practices (53:30)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As many libraries continue to experience significant behavioral problems from visitors, they are often looking for ways to address these challenges fr...
Hiring + Supporting Staff (46:20)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As library visitor needs have changed over the years, libraries have found that they often need staff to have different skills and characteristics com...
Meeting Your Community's Needs (38:22)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With libraries struggling for limited resources in many communities around the world, growing politically motivated protests, and some people question...
Partnering With Local Government (50:42)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Libraries can’t do their work alone, and many benefit from collaborating with local government partners. In this episode, Beth and Jane interview Le...
Serving The Unhoused (55:21)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Libraries increasingly serve many people who are unhoused, especially since they are often one of the only free, accessible spaces in most communiti...
Getting Buy In (55:48)
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When libraries seek to add innovative programming or services, especially those that aim to serve vulnerable or marginalized populations, it can be di...
Lack of Resources: How Measuring Outcomes Can Help (42:09)
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access This Episode Transcript Beth and Jane discuss the struggle many libraries have for financial resources, and how necessary it is for libraries t...
Trauma + Improving Staff Support (1:02:21)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access This Episode Transcript In this episode, Beth and Jane discuss the need for trauma-informed care in libraries, not just for patrons but als...
Burnout + Low Morale (1:07:24)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access This Episode Transcript This episode centers around library worker experiences of burnout, and organizational and workplace factors that often ...
Violence and Aggression (1:10:28)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access This Episode Transcript Beth and Jane discuss violence and aggressive behavior happening in libraries and how these behaviors are impacting sta...
All Things To All People (01:04:16)
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access This Episode Transcript In this episode of Surviving the Stacks, Beth and Jane focus on the stress that occurs when libraries don’t have clea...
Welcome to Surviving The Stacks Podcast! (21:24)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access This Episode Transcript Featuring stories and examples from across the globe, this podcast seeks to increase support to library workers and adm...