{"product_id":"toxic-dynamics-russell-michalak-9798892555517","title":"Toxic Dynamics:: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture","description":"Academic libraries are full of inspiring collections, resources, and services, but libraries are special because of the people who run them. And what people believe about and face in their culture impacts ideas, plans, and outcomes. Academic library workers face many contemporary challenges that contribute to toxic work cultures--the rapid change of higher education, diminishing resources, lack of diversity, power hierarchies--and addressing these problems requires innovative solutions, ongoing professional development, and effective leadership. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eToxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture \u003c\/i\u003eprovides practical solutions for confronting these complex issues and innovative ways to promote a healthy and sustainable work culture. It addresses critical and timely challenges such as faculty versus staff or us versus them mentality, unionization, gendered labor, organizational change, self-care, tenure, and promotion. Authors from all sizes and types of academic libraries provide evidence-based solutions to mitigate the negative effects of toxicity, change management strategies, and ways to confront and challenge values that harm library workers and their well-being. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e By understanding the root causes of toxic cultures, recognizing their impact, and implementing solutions, leaders can create a more supportive and positive work environment and improve morale, retention, and productivity. \u003ci\u003eToxic Dynamics\u003c\/i\u003e is an important resource for anyone interested in improving workplace culture and addressing issues related to toxicity and inequity, and for library leaders at all levels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Russell Michalak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798892555517\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Assoc of College \u0026amp; Research Libraries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/04\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Russell Michalak","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46747845755135,"sku":"9798892555517","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bfefdc9a-da86-4ff8-a2e7-c07cbdb5d6e5.jpg?v=1743584900","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/toxic-dynamics-russell-michalak-9798892555517","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}