Mindful School Libraries


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Complement efforts in the classroom to work on social-emotional learning and understand the affective needs of young people in library settings. Given the national climate of anxiety and fear, climbing diagnoses of neurological difference, and overall sensitivity, fewer young people come to school able to self-soothe. Building on the work of Nel Noddings, Lynne Evarts, and Meghan Harper, this book focuses on the deliberation, quiet, and reflection sometimes described collectively as mindfulness. From breathing exercises to meditation, mindfulness exercises can be a coping mechanism for at-risk students, and librarians can create an environment, away from the classroom, in which students can explore their abilities to regulate and control their social and emotional responses, skills that underpin information retrieval and analysis. The role of school libraries in promoting mindfulness in the twenty-first century could parallel the quest for intellectual stimulation and self-improvement that informed the public libraries movement in the late nineteenth century. Providing practical suggestions for working in concert with classroom teachers, school counseling staff, and community partners, this guide will inform librarians' practice by increasing awareness of how to create a nurturing space for students in the school library.




Recipes for Mindfulness in Your Library


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As more librarians commit to individual and sustained reflection and practices in their own lives, those approaches can expand to include the communities they serve. This collection offers more than a dozen in-depth examples of mindfulness in action.




Cultivating Civility


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Filled with beneficial advice on every page, this resource will help libraries be better workplaces for everyone.




Leading Professional Development


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This book shows how LIS schools and professional organizations can help information professionals to continue their education after finishing formal programs to keep up with the growing demands of the field. As technology rapidly advances, the need for continuing education increases at an accelerating rate. Within 10–12 years of completing formal education, most information professionals' knowledge and skills become out of date, leaving them only half as able to meet the new demands of the profession. Additionally, the increase in online education programs for LIS students can limit their connection with practicing professionals and, in some locations, their engagement with diverse populations. LIS schools and professional development organizations, however, can support professional development in new and exciting ways. Readers will learn how faculty in LIS schools are innovating their courses and providing continuing education experiences. Taking advantage of the benefits of online, digital, and experiential learning projects, they are creating meaningful, collaborative learning opportunities between students and practitioners in the field. The book also addresses how social media tools can help online students experience interactive community learning and network within the profession before they start their positions.




Creating a New Library


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Creating a New Library: Recipes for Transformation offers ways to make your library group space into one conducive to transformational learning. The book is structured as a cookbook with an introduction to the idea, then directions on its execution. Next, the book gives tips on how to adapt each 'recipe' to fit other specific needs, including other kinds of libraries. The layout follows three strands: space, community, and outreach. Each section includes five elements critical to transforming spaces:, fun, stimulation, safety, freedom, and personal. From providing coffee in the morning, to a full Personal Librarian program, this book presents useful and engaging ideas for transformational learning. - Enables and encourage transformational learning in academic and research libraries - Presents practical ideas in the style of a cookbook, recipes that can be readily applied to a variety of sites and situations - Gives useful insight and ideas relevant to different kinds of libraries, including academic and research libraries - Suggests fun, quirky, and practical ideas for your library




Emerging Adulthood in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Crises: Individual and Relational Resources


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This volume addresses important questions related to the well-being and quality of life of emerging adults during crisis periods. It discusses the particular challenges that emerging adults face during a global or local crisis, the psychosocial resources they mobilize to overcome them and to flourish, the well-being indicators pertinent to youth development across various life domains, and the strategies to promote positive youth development and well-being under conditions of crisis. The volume examines these questions from an international and interdisciplinary point of view, collecting contributions mainly from psychology, but also education, economics, and sociology. It includes novel quantitative and qualitative research, intervention studies, critical reviews, and conceptual chapters. This makes it an essential read for scholars of positive development in emerging adulthood under crisis, as well as a relevant and accessible source of information for discerning lay readers. The specific focus of the majority of contributions on the Covid-19 pandemic makes this volume highly topical. Its focus on both well-being dimensions and problems related to crises offers a deeper understanding of the cultural similarities and differences in individual and collective challenges and resources across world regions. The volume investigates various facets of well-being, including daily experiences, relationships, purpose and growth, learning activities, and achievements. Evidence derived from the contributions to this volume can prove valuable for handling future crises through targeted interventions and programmes in different contexts and life domains.




Deliciously Ella Healthy Made Simple


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'This is a book dedicated to delicious flavours packed with goodness that will help you get healthy food on the table in less time, with less work and with fewer ingredients. That ease is what I need in my life, and I suspect it's what you might need too!' Ella Mills Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, is back with over 75 brand new recipes devoted to making healthy eating easier. What can you do today that makes life simpler tomorrow? How can you create a healthy, genuinely delicious meal in minutes? She shares vibrant, colourful, speedy, plant-based recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that will: - Take less than 30 minutes to make - Contain 10 ingredients or fewer - Have no more than 5 steps - Be healthy and packed with goodness - Be delicious and flavourful There's no denying the challenge or the pressure to continuously look after your wellbeing, carve out time to exercise, manage your stress, cook healthy meals, get enough sleep and make time for your friends, all while juggling life's other many demands! Ella wants to make eating well every day a joy, and in Healthy Made Simple she gives you the tools you need to unlock a healthier life.




Don't Be Afraid of Loving Yourself: The Art of Loving Yourself According to Osho


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A couple of years ago, on a bustling Avenue des Champs Élysées in Paris, I found myself gazing into the window of a quaint bookstore called Golden Books, my reflection staring back at me, a young man far from home, searching for answers. That day, I bought a book entitled “A Course in Miracles” that promised secrets to happiness, peace, and love. Yet, as I flipped through its pages, I realized I was looking for happiness, peace, and love in the wrong places. I cannot find love in the cro This book springs from a fundamental truth that took me from the vibrant locales of Europe back to the serene shores of the Philippines to discover that self-love is not just a state of feeling good about oneself but a profound journey toward inner freedom, peace, and fulfillment. It’s a truth that resonates across cultures, touching the hearts of those from every generation—millennials to baby boomers alike—each of us grappling with our own narratives of worthiness, happiness, love, and peace. My journey, woven through the academic halls of psychology and the compassionate wards of nursing, enriched by the profound wisdom of Osho’s teachings, has taught me that self-love transcends geographical and psychological borders. It is not confined to the corners of a mind or a specific latitude and longitude; it is a limitless, vibrant force that propels us forward. 1 DON’T BE AFRAID OF LOVING YOURSELF This book is crafted to guide you through the often tumultuous journey toward loving yourself. We all face the daunting challenges of societal expectations, the relentless pace of the digital age, and internal battles with our shadows of doubt and fear. Here, I offer not just understanding but practical pathways to navigate these trials. This book aims to illuminate the path to self-love through a blend of personal anecdotes, inspired insights from global wisdom traditions, and actionable steps. Each chapter builds on the last, creating a comprehensive map from understanding why self-love is crucial to integrating it into your daily life and finally sharing this love with your community, thereby transforming the world around you. In closing, I invite you to join me with an open heart and a willing spirit. Saying that loving yourself is selfish and egotistic is a pernicious lie and one that is robbing you and humanity of its power. Through the pages of this book, filled with practical and actionable steps in each chapter, you will be able to reclaim this power and make it your own again. This is not just a journey of self-discovery but a transformative adventure that promises to bring you closer to your most authentic self. Let us step forward together, forging a path toward a life filled with happiness, peace, and love. Our exciting journey begins now. Let the journey begin.




The Mindfulness-Based Eating Solution


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What are you really hungry for? Is it food, happiness, or something else? In this unique book, mindfulness expert Lynn Rossy offers a proven-effective, whole-body approach to help you discover the real reasons why you’re overeating. In The Mindfulness-Based Eating Solution, Rossy provides an innovative and proven-effective program to help you slow down, savor each bite, and actually eat less. This unique, whole-body approach will encourage you to adopt healthy eating habits by showing you how to listen to your body’s intuition, uncover the psychological cause of your overeating, and be more mindful during mealtime. If you find yourself eating without thinking, because you feel bored or sad, or simply because you’ve had a hard day, indulging here and there is understandable. But emotional eating can often spiral out of control, leading to problems in the long run. The whole-body program in this book will help you learn how to listen to your body’s needs, so that you can stay healthy and happy, without giving up your love for food. In fact, according to a recent study, women in the author's Eat for Life program reported higher levels of body appreciation and intuitive eating and lower levels of problematic eating behaviors than did the wait list comparison group. If you want to embrace exuberant health and truly enjoy your food, the easy-to-use strategies in this book will show you how—one mindful taste at a time




Mastering Mindful Eating


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Transform your relationship with food and develop healthy eating habits with practical advice and 30 nutritious recipes from a registered dietitian. Discover the art and science of mindful eating! Eating a sandwich while running from a bear isn’t good for digestion or nutrition. That’s exactly what we’re doing when eating a meal on the run or being distracted by computers, TVs, and our phones. Rather than nourishing our bodies, we are feeding anxiety and poor habits that prevent our systems from functioning well. Author and registered dietitian Michelle Babb shows you how to practice mindful eating that lets your body access the nutrients from food and turn on its self-regulating system. When you build a positive relationship with food, you reduce binge and emotional eating—and can shed pounds, maintain your healthiest weight, and ensure optimal digestion. Here, you’ll learn how to: • Bring your attention to eating • Engage the senses (tune into smell, taste, texture, thoughts) while eating • Identify your habits and patterns around food • Eat when you're hungry (and know when you're full) • Discover foods that taste good (and make you feel good) • Whip 30 vegetarian recipes designed to engage all your senses Whether you are trying to lose weight, recover from an eating disorder, or improve your overall state of calm and wellness, this book helps you change your relationship with food and cultivate a positive eating mindset.