From teaching to researching, our responsibilities as librarians are vast. Since we are surrounded by subject specialists it's easy to doubt our work and worth. This presentation challenges the negative perception of failure and promotes its role in learning. Failures in reference consultations, one-shot instruction, and course instruction will be shared, and discussion on how reframing setbacks as opportunities are important for growth in librarianship. The role of the Imposter Phenomenon and its negative impact on future growth will be addressed.
Participants will:
- Recognize that failure is part of the information literacy teaching process.
- Explore failure across three different library scenarios and discuss actionable strategies to reframe failure positively.
- Gain insights into the root causes and implications of the imposter phenomenon within the context of librarianship.
