Library joy means so, so much to me. For other library professionals to begin using the phrase is mind blowing. To see it paired with burnout gives me great joy. What a proud day for someone to be in a position to reclaim their joy, library joy or any sort of joy. Burnout is very real, and is looked at as something that will happen instead of something we can prevent from happening. This book is vital to mental health and libraries. It is not the definitive answer, rather it is just as an importantly a guide to help you find the answers as you seek your joy (why not library joy?).

Mychal Threets, Librarian/Author

Moni's book helps readers find joy in their work and in themselves, recognizing and reducing burnout while also enriching library services. This book will assist library workers at all levels to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their work, along with healthy boundaries and self-compassion. Highly recommended for any librarian struggling to find the joy in their work!

Shannon M. Oltmann, Associate Dean & Director, School of Information Sciences, Wayne State University

Librarianship in the 21st century can feel like trying to balance a ball on your head while avoiding falling off of a roller-coaster that you've, for some reason, chosen to ride from a standing position without a safety net. Rather than trying to pretend this isn't happening, or that there is one clear path out of this mess, Moni's book acknowledges the messiness and offers tools appropriate for all of our different journeys. Whether you are burning out from overextending your empathy or because the inherently political nature of library work is becoming too heated, there is something in this book to help you find your way back to a place of compassion and balance.

Matthew Now, Librarian, Educator, Trustee