Emotional Labor in the Archives: Supporting Archivists Mental Health in Donor Relations

Archivists often encounter tremendous emotional labor in archival repositories. Experiences can include processing sometimes traumatic collections, assisting researchers who are exploring community trauma, and working with donors experiencing a ‘trigger event’ such as suffering a loss, a health crisis, or other life-changing circumstances. This presentation will explore emotional labor, how it manifests in archival work, and suggest ways to implement mental health wellness practices into daily life.

This webinar is being hosted by the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) and is brought to you via LibraryLinkNJ's participation in the Professional development Alliance of Library Consortia.