Many librarians are expected to teach as part of their role and sometimes these teaching roles can accompany a great deal of anxiety. We received over 1,000 responses to a survey exploring the extent and causes of teaching anxiety. The results show that teaching anxiety is not relegated to those who didn't plan to teach; librarians experience a range of symptoms. It is widespread and can be a struggle that remains throughout a librarian's career. By better understanding the depth and causes of teaching anxiety, we can help librarians mitigate teaching anxiety and build supports for stronger teaching foundations.
Participants will:
Learn the results of a large survey exploring the experiences, impact and potential causes of teaching anxiety on librarians.
Engage in conversations about the structures that prevent us from solving teaching anxiety and the ways in which anxiety and its consequences play out uniquely for librarians.
Respond to potential solutions to help solve a serious and persistent issue in the field of library instruction.
