Thriving as a Mid-career Librarian: Identity, Advocacy & Pathways. Brandon K. West & Elizabeth Galoozis, eds. Chicago, IL: ACRL Press, 2023. 358pp. Paperback, $92 (ISBN: 978-0-8389-3941-3)

Abstract

After being in the same position for more than seven years and potentially achieving tenure, academic librarians may be asking themselves “What is next?” or “What more is there for me and my career in librarianship?” Thriving as a Mid-Career Librarian: Identity, Advocacy & Pathways aims to provide some perspectives and guidance to answer those questions. By focusing specifically on mid-career academic librarians, this book provides inspiration for those who are interested in continuing to grow, change, and ultimately thrive in their roles. Guidance and inspiration are provided through a variety of perspectives and situations that are described through a blend of personal stories and academic research that allows readers to gain an understanding of how professional lives can change over time. The editors asked authors to “do one or more of the following in their chapters: include marginalized perspectives, address intersectionality, and/or reflect on privilege” (viii).