Using Bibliotherapy to Support Mental Health - ALA Edi and Neal's Book Club February 2026 Webinar скачать в хорошем качестве

Using Bibliotherapy to Support Mental Health - ALA Edi and Neal's Book Club February 2026 Webinar

As libraries continue to connect more directly with issues of mental health and well-being, bibliotherapy offers a practical and thoughtful framework for this work. Defined as the guided use of reading for therapeutic purposes, bibliotherapy can help librarians support both their communities and themselves. In this session, Judit H. Ward and Nicholas A. Allred, authors of The Librarian’s Guide to Bibliotherapy, share ideas, examples, and best practices for bibliotherapy-inspired initiatives that enable librarians to identify and make use of existing skills and resources to promote well-being. The discussion addresses approaches relevant across library types and professional settings. This program is intended for librarians and information professionals interested in developing adaptable, sustainable strategies to support mental health through library services. Learn more about the presenting authors' book here: https://alastore.ala.org/bibliotherapy