Academic Librarian Burnout: A Survey Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI)

Authors

Sherrill Hayes, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Barbara A. Wood, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Ana B. Guimaraes, Kennesaw State University
Christina E. Holm, Kennesaw State University
Kyle R. Brooks, Kennesaw State University

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