Engaging the Arts for Library Employee Wellbeing

Creative arts activities in the workplace can improve many aspects of employee wellbeing. Benefits of employee arts engagement include reduced stress, mitigation of burnout symptoms, and promotion of positive social activities. This article explores findings from recent literature on the arts and employee wellness and provides insight on how to promote and plan arts activities for library staff. The article also includes tips for arts activity implementation and example projects that promote mindfulness and positive employee interactions.

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North Carolina Libraries
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2025-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.3776/ncl.v83i1.5445
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Art Therapy and Mental Health
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Engaging the Arts for Library Employee Wellbeing

Laura F. Bright
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Engaging the Arts for Library Employee Wellbeing

Laura F. Bright
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Abstract

Creative arts activities in the workplace can improve many aspects of employee wellbeing. Benefits of employee arts engagement include reduced stress, mitigation of burnout symptoms, and promotion of positive social activities. This article explores findings from recent literature on the arts and employee wellness and provides insight on how to promote and plan arts activities for library staff. The article also includes tips for arts activity implementation and example projects that promote mindfulness and positive employee interactions.

North Carolina LibrariesVol. 83(1)
East Carolina University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Art Therapy and Mental Health
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