Engaging Play to Prevent Burnout

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Course Details

July 29, 2025
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours
Recommended for anyone who manages people.

About This Course

Learn the science of engaging in play at work to increase productivity and prevent burnout.

Live sessions via Zoom:
Tuesday, July 29, from 12:00-4:30 pm ET (recordings available for 6 months)

Play and productivity go hand in hand. In this dynamic, interactive session, participants will discover that play is not a break from work—it is a crucial part of work! Play is a powerful tool for energizing teams, fostering creativity, and preventing burnout. Library managers and leaders will learn to incorporate playful engagements at personal, shared, and organizational levels, ranging from quick ice breakers to immersive half-day activities. Through interactive exercises, participants will explore how varying levels of energy and vulnerability can provide relief from the cycle of emotional labor and compassion fatigue that lead to burnout. Leaders of all levels will walk away with the confidence and tools to reignite inspiration and boost morale within library teams.

Please note: We know the ideas of play and vulnerability can be scary, especially in an online space, but rest assured that this course is designed to foster inclusivity and shared joy, while respecting personal boundaries. Everyone, including introverts and those who process differently, will be given clear explanations and the option to opt out at any time, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. We hope you join us to infuse play back into the workplace!


NOTE: This course is hosted on our new learning platform. At checkout, you'll be prompted to log in or create an account. If this is your first time using the new platform, you'll need to register a new account. 

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After you attend this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Define the connection between play and burnout prevention.

  • Understand the importance of play as a tool to improve staff well-being.

  • Understand the physiological signs of burnout, including the window of emotional tolerance.

  • Describe how play expands the window of emotional tolerance through problem-solving, collaboration, and creative thinking.

  • Apply a multi-faceted approach to prevent burnout through practical applications of play with library staff.

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Who should take this course

This course is intended for anyone who manages people, from first-time managers to library directors.


This will be a half-day online course and will include:

  • Live Sessions: Guest speaker presentations by leaders in their field. (All sessions are recorded for on-demand access for six months after the course ends.)

  • Facilitated discussions:  Audience participation in Q&A and discussion with guest speakers.

  • Early access on-demand resources:  Access to a series of past live session archives from Library Journal and School Library Journal courses to explore at your own pace.
  • Online Classroom: The virtual learning platform holds all course content and is accessible for six months after the course ends.

Expected time commitment

If you attend or watch the recordings of all live sessions, you'll spend approximately 4 hours on this course. You'll earn 4 hours of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion.

On-demand access

All live guest speaker sessions are recorded and available on-demand for six months following the initial broadcast as a part of your purchase.

Certificate of completion

Complete the course and earn 4 professional development credit hours. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you.

Accessibility

All guest speaker sessions feature auto captioning and are made available on demand after the initial broadcast. Please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration if you require any special accommodations and we will make our best efforts to facilitate them.

Support

For support with online courses, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com .

Discounted rates are available for a limited time only. Secure your tickets now to lock in the best price.



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We offer discounts for groups of 3 or more.

For larger groups of 15 or more, we offer the option to apply group rates across multiple courses to receive significant discounts. For more information, select “Bulk Course Credits Packages” in the form below.

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