Reference and Information Service Section Conference and Exhibition 6-8 September 1999, Sydney Hilton, Australia

Preventing Burnout in Times of Change

This brief presentation will look at stress, how to recognise it and how to manage it. The stressful effects of change in information technology and the Library workplace will be examined along with some strategies for minimising its impact.

It will make quick reference to the following, using examples from the library context.

1. Symptoms / sources of stress
2. Awareness and measurement of stress
3. Faulty beliefs / Straight thinking / Coping with stress
4. Self management issues / dealing with others / Time management
5. Managing change at the workplace
6. Time out for relaxation, a simple relaxation technique

Gary Flynn, Senior Counsellor, Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE.