Reporting ‘Stress Tested’: What I Learned Speaking with Librarians in Crisis | Video

by Jess DeCourcy Hinds
May 02, 2023 | Filed in News & Features

For our May cover story, Jess deCourcy Hinds interviewed librarians who hit their breaking point and found a way to move forward. Here are her thoughts.

"Librarians are my people": A reporter reflects on her May 2023 cover story about librarians in crisis, "Stress Tested." 

[Also read: Resources for Besieged Librarians]

 

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Norma Avila

Thanks for your inspiring words.

Posted : 2023-05-15 19:41:53

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