Rekindling the passion in your library job

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the concept of job burnout and what can be done to solve the problem.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper presents a literature review and practical strategies to jumpstart a stalled job.

Findings

The findings suggest that there are techniques that can be incorporated into one's life to make work meaningful once again.

Originality/value

The paper draws attention to the fact that in time one may experience job burnout and aids in determining what can be done to turn the experience around.

Citation

Topper, E.F. (2008), "Rekindling the passion in your library job", New Library World, Vol. 109 No. 7/8, pp. 390-392. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800810888203