Everyone wants to work in a healthy environment. We all know that a healthy workplace is a great workplace and a great workplace inspires staff to deliver top notch service which is the key to a library’s success. But how do we make our organizations healthy? This interactive workshop, presented by Rachel Rubin, is aimed at all library staff members looking to be part of a healthy and effective workplace that encourages each other to succeed. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what a healthy organization is and how everyone can contribute to creating and sustaining a positive organizational culture no matter their role. This dynamic session will be offered on October 16, 2019 from 9:30 am- 4:30 pm at Flowing Wells Library 1730 W Wetmore Rd, Tucson.

Rachel G. Rubin is the director of the Bexley (OH) Public Library. Prior to joining the library in 2010, Rachel worked for the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Worthington (OH) Libraries. She holds a BA from Carleton College, an MLIS from Kent State University, and a Ph.D. in Managerial Leadership in the Information Professions from Simmons College. She is an ALA Councilor-at-Large and a member of both the Nominating Committee and the Resolutions Committee. She is also active in the Ohio Library Council. She has taught library management as an adjunct faculty member at Kent State University, and speaks about library leadership and organizational development to a variety of audiences. She and her fiance live in Bexley, Ohio with three cats and an outnumbered dog.