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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · 2h

I'm excited to share that in January, I'm slated to teach my special topics course, "Critical Hope and Self-Preservation in Contemporary Librarianship" at Dominican University's School of Information Studies! Learn more at tinyurl.com/mrxbchz

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · 3d

Here are a few mindsets that haunt #LowMorale workplaces. These entrenched mindsets are even scarier since we see may not immediately see damaging results - only to one day find ourselves among buried plans and goals and petrified and paralyzed employees. Which ones haunt your workplace?

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · 11d

I'm brimming with joy to share that I'll be facilitating the 2026 Virginia Library Leadership Academy (my second cohort)! If you're a Virginia library employee interested in cultivating humane leadership and library workplaces, applications are now open! Learn more: tinyurl.com/3w62629x

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · 14d

Renewers, if you're attending the Library Marketing & Communications Conference this year, I'm looking forward to seeing you! Learn more: tinyurl.com/9t8zvxkt

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BC Library Association @bcla.bsky.social · 14d

Register today for "Misinformation and Public Libraries" on Wed. Oct. 29th with Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, and Leigh Anne Palmer. The spread of false information is a formidable threat - this session will explore how public libraries can approach this growing challenge. tinyurl.com/bclaevent

The text is on a light blue background. It says 'Misinformation and Public Libraries presented by Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, Leigh Anne Palmer. Wednesday October 29th at 2pm - 3:30pm PDT on Zoom.' There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and professional development program. There is a simple graphic of a woman with short hair pointing to a document with a green check mark, not a document with a red X.

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · 21d

Renewers, I'm sharing more signals of #GOTCHA Culture, which interrupts employee success and places workers in lose/lose situations. In this part, we're exploring:

#Confusion (#Chaos)
#Haste
#Apathy

Have you faced any of these in a current or former workplace? tinyurl.com/f8jtkmmy

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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · 21d

This Wednesday, I'll be in community and connection with colleagues coming to The Renewals Workshop, hosted by OhioNet! It will be an intentional day of reflection, clarification, exploration, and practice. See you there! tinyurl.com/443yd4wx

The Renewals Workshop - Event - OhioNet

Please join our award-winning facilitator, Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, MSLS, as she leads a 6-hour workshop designed to help people and groups recognize, reconcile, and recover from dysfunctional organiz...

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Sep 29

Get a jump on spooky season & learn how #LowMorale Experiences are deepened by what I call GOTCHA Culture. I've identified six behavioral & cultural signals that interrupt employee success. In Part 1, let's look at:

#Gatekeeping
#Overwork
#Triangulation

Peek in to these BOOs: tinyurl.com/y4ny4d8a

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Sep 24

Hey Max, thank you so much!!!!

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Sep 22

Renewers, have you experienced any of these lose-lose situations during your #LowMorale experience? I'll be defining and exploring what I call #GOTCHA Culture soon. Like if any of these resonate, share with others, and don't forget to save this and follow so you'll know when I've dropped part 1!

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Sep 13

Renewers, I'm rounding out the year with a few more facilitation and teaching events. I hope to see you so we can learn and practice in community! Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/jhcmayku

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Renewers, I'll be facilitating an on-site Renewals Workshop with OhioNet in October! Learn more and register soon for this community-building and practice event. www.ohionet.org/event/the-re...

The Renewals Workshop - Event - OhioNet

Please join our award-winning facilitator, Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, MSLS, as she leads a 6-hour workshop designed to help people and groups recognize, reconcile, and recover from dysfunctional organiz...

www.ohionet.org

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Caelin Ross’ reflection on navigating White fragility and confronting/navigating accountability while facilitating in decolonized contexts reveals vulnerability and resonance – and is soundly situated within the realm of Critical Hope practice. Read on: tinyurl.com/z7wbhuc8

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Aug 23

If you have flexibility to leave your toxic job & find yourself struggling to solidify your exit plan, check out some common mindsets & affirmations to help you reset. Which one of these is familiar? (my study on leaving toxic libraries includes participant advice on leaving: tinyurl.com/234fd7hj).

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NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · Aug 15

Registration is open for the Canadian neurodivergent gallery, library, archive & museum workers conference
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It's Free & Online!
Sessions include:
Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a #Neurodiverse Academic #Librarian
Navigating Work Post-Disclosure
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westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Aug 14

Music is a proven pathway to help heal & realign us with our sense of meaning and purpose. Here's what I've been listening to this week - & yes, RenewersLIS is now on YouTube! Check out the ReVerb playlist featuring these great artists, & subscribe! tinyurl.com/y6rwwz45

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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · Aug 9

Missing the great people you used to work with at your toxic job is not a signal that you're broken. It's a signal that you're human(e).

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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · Aug 7

Colleagues, our colleague Fobazi Ettarh needs support during and after recovery - head here to learn more: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hey Renewers, here are some events where I'll be speaking or teaching soon! I hope we'll see each other at any or all of them. Learn more (and get the link to enroll in the new LJ/SLJ course, "Managing Stress & Burnout") at tinyurl.com/meb34kyd

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Aug 5

Ah, thank you for sharing this note with me 💚! I will do my best to keep sharing these experiences! Thanks so much for supporting and sharing my research and strategies for exit and recovery!

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Aug 5

Renewers, Here's the last part of my Inaugural Report exploring #MoralInjury during #LowMorale experiences. This part includes deeper narrative insight from participants, with a focus on resulting actions & behaviors, spiritual / sacred practices, & #career outlook: tinyurl.com/mp3tvx92

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Jul 25

Renewers, if you're grappling with recentering your Whole Life while facing or recovering from workplace harm, try these pathways. They can be applied whether you're place bound in your toxic workplace or if you're clarifying your exit. Save & share for empowerment & #SelfPreservation.

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Hiring Librarians @hiringlibrarians.com · Jul 25

"One of my favorite questions to ask during an interview is "Describe an experience you had where you think you really made someone’s day after you helped them."
This question gives me a lot of insight into what a person considers a positive interaction. It also tells me a lot about ..."

Further Questions: What are your favorite questions to ask in interviews?

"most of my questions are used to find out how well they can handle customer service, how interested they are in things other than reading (you know, in case someone wants to know something other than “what’s a good book?”!), and their attention to detail. But my all time favorite that I have asked for 19 years is 'What materials should a juvenile be allowed to check out?'."

hiringlibrarians.com

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Jul 17

Renewers, I've started a new project! "Reconstitution & Recovery: Sharing Encouragement During & After Low- Morale Experiences" gives folks a chance to share insight & supportive messages for others facing workplace harm, or who are continuing their recovery. Participate at tinyurl.com/36ehy2ya

Reconstitution & Recovery: Sharing Encouragement During & After Low-Morale Experiences

Are you a library employee who has faced and/or is recovering from workplace harm? Do you have encouragement and insight to share to others who are dealing with or recovering from low-morale experienc...

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hey hi hello! I'm sharing a general reminder that years of experience and/or longevity with an organization does not equal an ability to lead.

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