[Eril-l] Best of Core Forum: Mindfulness as a Leadership Tool

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Best of Core Forum: Mindfulness as a Leadership Tool

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11 am Pacific, noon
Mountain, 1 pm Central, and 2 pm Eastern time.



Description:

Leading a library in today’s complex landscape presents unique challenges,
including political dynamics, budget constraints, and the lingering effects
of the pandemic on mental health. Library leaders need to prioritize
self-care while supporting others. The presenter will explore how academic
library leaders have successfully integrated mindfulness practices into
their daily routines, thereby improving their work-life balance.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:

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   enhance their mindfulness practices by gaining practical mindfulness
   techniques that they can integrate into their daily routines.
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   improve their work/life balance by learning how to implement mindfulness
   practices in their leadership roles.
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   strengthen organizational culture by adopting mindfulness techniques
   that will help promote a positive organizational culture within their
   libraries.


Who should attend?

This session is designed for audience members at any level of leadership or
library type, and they will learn practical mindfulness techniques that can
be adapted for personal use and added to their leadership toolkit,
promoting both individual well-being.

Presenter:

Cynthia Romanowski is the Bibliographic Services Manager at SWAN Library
Services, where she oversees the bibliographic, authority, and acquisitions
data for 100 libraries within the SWAN library consortium. She holds a
Master of Library and Information Science, a Master of Computer Information
Systems, and a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a
concentration in Higher Education Administration. Passionate about
mindfulness and leadership, Cynthia is dedicated to cultivating a
supportive and collaborative environment that promotes the well-being and
professional growth of her team.

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Registration fees for webinar:  Core Member $57.85; ALA member: $80.10;
Student member $44.50; Non-member $89.00

For additional information and access to registration links, please go to
the following website:

https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1673

Core webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording
shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to Core webinars, please
contact Core CE staff at corece at ala.org.

*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*
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