The Power of a Mindful Moment

Authors

  • Betsy Diamant-Cohen
  • Katie Scherrer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.17.3.39

Abstract

Mindfulness, a practice of intentionally connecting with the present moment as it is, is finally taking root in libraries. Practiced for millennia, mindfulness has long been recognized by the business community as a critical leadership skill. Academic libraries have taken the lead in melding mindfulness and librarianship, as evidenced by the boom in designated academic library space for quiet mindfulness practice and the 2015 publication of The Mindful Librarian: Connecting the Practice of Mindfulness to Librarianship.

Author Biographies

Betsy Diamant-Cohen

Betsy Diamant-Cohen is a children’s librarian with a doctorate who loves to present workshops for educators, programs for children and families, and presentations at conferences.

Katie Scherrer

Katie Scherrer is the founder of Stories, Songs, and Stretches!, an early-learning startup working to ensure all kids are school-ready in body, heart, and mind.

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Published

2019-09-03

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2019): Fall

Section

Departments

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