Academic Librarian Burnout: A Survey Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI)
Department
School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development
Additional Department
Analytics and Data Science Institute
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-26-2020
Embargo Period
1-19-2021
Abstract
In the Spring of 2018, the authors administered the highly validated and reliable Copenhagen Burnout Inventory work-related sub-scale to 1,628 academic librarians employed within the United States. Academic librarians reported a total work-related burnout score of 49.6. Overall, female participants who were 35–44 years of age reported the highest levels of work-related burnout with males and older individuals reporting the lowest levels of work-related burnout. This study also revealed some interesting information about non-binary/third-gender librarians that suggests further research is warranted.
Journal Title
Journal of Library Administration
Volume
60
Issue
5
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2020.1729622