Toxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture , Edited by Russell Michalak, Trevor A. Dawes, and Jon E. Cawthorne, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2024, 347p. Softcover, $90. 9798892555517

Ruthann Mowry

doi:10.5860/crl.86.2.369

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Ruthann Mowry, Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Toxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture, Edited by Russell Michalak, Trevor A. Dawes, and Jon E. Cawthorne, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2024, 347p. Softcover, $90. 9798892555517

Ruthann Mowry

Abstract

Toxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture, edited by Russell Michalak, Trevor A. Dawes, and Jon E. Cawthorne, is a comprehensive examination of the pervasive issue of toxic workplaces within academic libraries. Each chapter is authored by different contributors, bringing a rich diversity of perspectives and expertise to the subject. The book’s primary argument is that toxic dynamics in academic libraries are a significant barrier to effective and healthy work environments.