Ala iconAlaSep 8, 2026 ~1 min source read

Balancing Act: Third Space VS Burnout in Libraries

Before I accepted the position of full-time Children's Librarian at Lake Region Public Library (LRPL), the position at our library was only part-time. I couldn't wait to dive in and expand on the legacy that our previous Children's Librarian built here.

Balancing Act: Third Space VS Burnout in Libraries

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Before I accepted the position of full-time Children's Librarian at Lake Region Public Library (LRPL), the position at our library was only part-time.

I couldn't wait to dive in and expand on the legacy that our previous Children's Librarian built here.

I wanted our collection to better represent the youth of the Lake Region, to expand programming, and create a space that was accessible, equitable, and available to all families.

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Before I accepted the position of full-time Children's Librarian at Lake Region Public Library (LRPL), the position at our library was only part-time. I couldn't wait to dive in and expand on the legacy that our previous Children's Librarian built here. I wanted our collection to better represent the youth of the Lake Region, to expand programming, and create a space that was accessible, equitable, and available to all families.

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  • I am approaching the end of my second year as Children's Librarian, and I am so proud of the work that my coworkers and I have put in over the past few years.
  • The library is warm, colorful and inviting, and our circulation and program numbers reflect that work.

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I knew it could be done and I was excited to get started.

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