The relationship between stress, work, and health is complex and although current thinking and research on stress can teach us a lot, it can be difficult to know the difference between what’s truth and what’s myth, between what’s fact and what’s fiction. In this webinar, we will discuss the science of stress and how it relates to the library assistant profession. We will examine how library assistants’ place within the workplace hierarchy can both contribute to individual stress and yet provide an escape from stress. After we examine the science of stress and how it relates to work and library assistantship, we will consider some possible coping strategies adapted from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.
About the presenter: Alexander Eustice-Corwin earned his BA in philosophy from Nazareth College and an MA in philosophy from Boston College. He is currently a PhD student in human development at the University of Rochester, Warner School of Education. He currently works as a library assistant at the University of Rochester, River Campus Libraries and he is an adjunct instructor of philosophy at Nazareth College.

This program is sponsored by the RRLC Library Assistants Group.

Free to RRLC & ESLN Members. This will be held on Zoom Webinar; registration is required.

This webinar will be recorded.

We are committed to offering inclusive, diverse, and equitable services to all of our members. To request specific accommodations, including sign language interpretation, please contact Barbara Ciambor, bciambor@rrlc.org,  at least five business days ahead of this program.

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