# chit chat (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover chit chat. Page: Feed: --- ## [Time Off For Rest, Reflection, and Regrounding](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/17/time-off-for-rest-reflection-and-regrounding/) _2026-08-17 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I’ve written before about taking breaks like this, it’s practically a tradition here at this point.\* But this one feels a little different. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I spend my time, and where my energy goes. tl;dr I need time to rest, reflect, and reground. So, I’m stepping back from social \[…\] ## [Latvian Pop Night @ Secret Room](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/latvian-pop-night-secret-room) _2026-08-14 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ 🇱🇻 New Wave + Disco + Avant-Pop cassette drops TOMORROW 🇱🇻 ## [Burnout and Psychological Safety: Intertwined Challenges in Library Management in Librarianship Beyond the Textbook](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/14/burnout-and-psychological-safety-intertwined-challenges-in-library-management-in-librarianship-beyond-the-textbook/) _2026-08-14 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I m thrilled to share that I contributed a chapter, Burnout and Psychological Safety: Intertwined Challenges in Library Management: in Librarianship Beyond the Textbook: A Practical Guide for Real-World Challenges, edited by Nay Keppler. Libraries are multifaceted and constantly changing. Every public, academic, school, and special library has its own unique needs in addition to the \[ \] ## [Rest, Resilience, and Regrounding: Reflections from the COSLA CE Coordinators Workshop](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/10/rest-resilience-and-regrounding-reflections-from-the-cosla-ce-coordinators-workshop/) _2026-08-10 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ Last week I had the privilege of facilitating Rest, Resilience, and Regrounding for the Continuing Education Coordinators of COSLA (the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies). I m still riding the good energy from it, so I wanted to share a few reflections here. I forgot how much I enjoy doing this work in person. Since \[ \] ## [ThriveLib 2026 is One Week Away; Get Your Ticket!](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/04/thrivelib-2026-is-one-week-away-get-your-ticket/) _2026-08-04 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I didn t post a lot about ThriveLib here this year in an effort to keep it separate from the rest of my work, but we re one week away, and I don t think I ve shared it at all, so here it goes! ThriveLib 2026 runs August 11-13, all virtual, and this year s theme is Reimagining Library \[ \] ## [Secret Room Events (July/August)](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/secret-room-events-julyaugust) _2026-07-30 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ 🍿 NEW GALLERY SHOW ON FRIDAY! 🍿 ## [Announcing: The Public Librarian’s Guide to Answering Health Questions](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/07/29/announcing-the-public-librarians-guide-to-answering-health-questions/) _2026-07-29 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I m thrilled to share that the new book, The Public Librarian s Guide to Answering Health Questions, co-written with Carolyn Martin, is here! It usually starts small. A patron walks up to the desk with a simple question. Maybe they just got a diagnosis and want to understand it better. Maybe they re trying to make sense \[ \] ## [Why I’m Standing Up for the M.L.S.](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/07/21/why-im-standing-up-for-the-m-l-s/) _2026-07-21 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ You have probably already seen it, but I have a new piece out in Inside Higher Ed, co-written with Sam Helmick (2025–26 ALA president). It s a response to an essay arguing that academic libraries should hire Ph.D.’s rather than credentialed librarians and, more broadly, it s about why credential erosion is a fight our profession needs \[ \] ## [ALA Council Just Passed a Bill of Rights for Librarians and Library Workers. We Need It.](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/07/02/ala-council-just-passed-a-bill-of-rights-for-librarians-and-library-workers-we-need-it/) _2026-07-02 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ At the Council Meeting I in Chicago, the ALA Council passed a resolution calling for the adoption of the Librarians and Library Workers Bill of Rights. I m thrilled to see this pass. It s six articles covering things we all know librarians and library workers need. In some ways I’m sad to see it come \[ \] ## [The 7 Types of Rest for Librarians at #alaac26](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/06/29/the-7-types-of-rest-for-librarians-at-alaac26/) _2026-06-29 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ Saturday morning, I gave a talk on the 7 types of rest for librarians at ALA to an overflowing room. It s both delightful and disheartening to see this many people attend sessions on well-being. I always hope someday no one shows up. Sort of like Affleck s character at the end of Good Will Hunting. I \[ \] ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Usi3OBPRMpZJ) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Find me at ALA Annual #ALAAC26 – The 7 Types of Rest and Doing Less](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/06/22/find-me-at-ala-annual-alaac26/) _2026-06-22 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I will be at ALA Annual in Chicago later this week. I have a packed schedule, and I will be giving a presentation and hosting a huddle. If you see me ask for a sticker or a pin. See you there! The first in a presentation for the ALA-Allied Professional Association. ALA-APA is a companion \[ \] ## [Find the Cracks: That’s How the Light Gets In. on reclaiming joy in library work without losing yourself to it](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/06/04/find-the-cracks-thats-how-the-light-gets-in/) _2026-06-04 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I get asked a lot to do something that feels contradictory to me, and I’ve been struggling with it for a while. How to reground librarians in their work or help librarians find joy in their work. I think this topic is both incredibly important and it makes me anxious because it feels like it \[ \] ## [From Overwhelm to Action at Virginia Tech Libraries In-Service Day](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/05/29/from-overwhelm-to-action-at-virginia-tech-libraries/) _2026-05-29 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ Last week, I joined the library in-service day at Virginia Tech to talk to librarians about regrounding and reconnecting with our purpose. The presentation “From Overwhelm to Action: Prioritizing Purpose in a Demanding Library Landscape” explored how librarians and library workers can move from reactive, burnout-driven work cultures toward more intentional, values-aligned decision-making. Drawing… ## [Pit Pat's Chit Chat: Issue 14](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/pit-pats-chit-chat-issue-14) _2026-03-15 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ Anniversary party tonight — two Years of shop life! ## [🚨 Event 2nite @ Secret Room 🚨](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/event-2nite-secret-room) _2026-02-21 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ Galaxy Gateway Variety Show + Book Release Party! ## [Secret Room Events (Feb/Mar)](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/secret-room-events-febmar) _2026-01-31 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ 🍿 SCREENING TONIGHT 🍿 ## [Pit Pat's Chit Chat: Issue 13](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/pit-pats-chit-chat-issue-13) _2026-01-13 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ 👀 What? A Secret Room tee shirt?! 👀 ## [🚨 Friday @ Secret Room 🚨](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/friday-secret-room) _2025-12-12 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ The last comics reading of 2025 and more! ## [Pit Pat's Chit Chat — Issue 12](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/pit-pats-chit-chat-issue-12) _2025-11-17 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ 100% publisher's diary from a huge couple of weeks ## [Pit Pat's Chit Chat — Issue 11](https://secretroompress.substack.com/p/pit-pats-chit-chat-issue-11) _2025-09-08 · Secret Room Press · Secret Room Press_ Fall announcements! New projects! 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