Welcoming Wellness to Your Library

Authors

Rachel S. Evans, University of Georgia School of LawFollow
Geraldine R. Kalim, University of Georgia School of LawFollow
Dave Eveland, University of Georgia School of Law
Marie Mize, University of Georgia School of LawFollow
David Rutland, University of Georgia School of LawFollow
Szilvia Somodi, University of Georgia School of LawFollow

Presented virtually as a poster session as part of the Georgia Library Association Annual Conference from 9:30 am to 10:15 am.

Abstract

Promoting wellness in the library is a natural extension of our roles as librarians and the role of the library in the community. Librarians have an opportunity to be role models and to exhibit the importance of making time for daily healthy habits. In this presentation, we will discuss the ways in which we have included wellness programming at an academic law library, our successes and failures, and the impact this programming has had on our law school community. Examples of our wellness programming include yoga in the library; circulating recreational equipment; magazine subscriptions; sound baths; virtual reality; jigsaw puzzles; exam period “stressbusters” like coloring pages, word searches, and games; mindfulness sessions; and therapy dogs. For each event, we will share photos and discuss time commitment, advertising, cost, engagement level, and lessons learned.

Repository Citation

Evans, Rachel S.; Kalim, Geraldine R.; Eveland, Dave; Mize, Marie; Rutland, David; and Somodi, Szilvia, "Welcoming Wellness to Your Library" (2020). Presentations. 274.
https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/speeches/274