As the author ascertains, the key to the successful implementation of a remote working system is to ensure that the library employees feel supported by the organization in a remote working environment where there is no immediate in-person interaction and feedback with the peers and the supervisors, let alone the patrons. This book provides practical resources that can establish a framework for a remote working environment for any library with such issues and concerns in mind.
-- "Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship"
Even though the pandemic has slowed down, the issue of remote work remains. Public children's librarian Virello offers guidance on the process of quickly pivoting to working remotely, largely based on her own practice.... To support the book's advice, the author provides appendices covering remote management checklists and templates, along with professional development resources. A glossary, bibliography, and index complete the volume. Virello's tone is practical and engaging, and library workers will find that her ideas are applicable to most library settings.
-- "Booklist"
Fresh, honest and practical, Molly Virello masterfully guides readers through the ins and outs of remote work for libraries. Remote work, in one form or another, is here to stay and her helpful tips and guidance ensure libraries can successfully navigate this new paradigm.
--Marge Loch-Wouters, Youth Services Consultant, Loch-Works Consulting, La Crescent, MN
Full of practical advice and real world examples, Working Remotely: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a much needed addition for every librarian's bookshelf as we navigate the changing dynamics of the workplace post-Covid.
--Lydia Holland, Head of Children's Services, E.C. Scranton Memorial Library
Molly Virello offers a comprehensive compendium of practical advice and templates for leading remote work that can be adapted for all types of libraries. The value of her approach to the practical guide lies equally in the resounding affirmation of a can-do attitude and an open mind to shift one's individual and institutional thinking and to balance the opportunities and challenges as well as the benefits and stresses of working remotely.
--Cynthia Roman, Curator of Prints, Drawings and Paintings, The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University
This book is a must-read for library leaders looking to successfully implement work from home strategies, and for library staff adapting to various remote work scenarios. Virello provides a trove of practical solutions for avoiding burnout, accessibility, setting realistic goals, choosing the right equipment and applications, and so much more.
--Jennifer Bruneau, Leadership Chair, New England Library Association and Director, Northborough Free Library
