Bobbi L. Newman writes, edits, and creates across formats, books, peer-reviewed articles, white papers, professional columns, and a long-running blog, all exploring the intersections of libraries, workplace well-being, community health, and professional practice.
Her books are published by ALA Editions and Rowman & Littlefield, and have been reviewed in Library Journal, Booklist, Technical Services Quarterly, Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, and other professional publications. Her most recently edited volume, Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers (ALA Editions, 2025), and her sole-authored Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Handbook for Libraries (ALA Editions, 2022) are widely used by library managers and administrators. A co-authored volume, The Public Librarian’s Guide to Answering Health Questions (with Carolyn Martin), is forthcoming from ALA Editions.
Her refereed scholarship appears in College & Research Libraries News and the Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet. She has contributed articles to American Libraries Magazine, Public Libraries Online, and WebJunction, and has been featured in interviews and podcasts, including Circulating Ideas, Library Land Loves, and The Librarian Linkover.
Since 2006, she has written Librarian by Day (librarianbyday.net), a professional blog covering workplace culture, employee well-being, and the evolving role of libraries.
Bobbi is available for author interviews, book club discussions, and media inquiries. Reach out via Librarian by Day.
Books
Martin, C., & Newman, B. L. (forthcoming). The Public Librarian’s Guide to Answering Health Questions. ALA Editions.
Newman, B. L. (Ed.). (2025). Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers. ALA Editions. — Reviewed in Library Journal (Rhoades, Oct. 2025), Booklist (Lichtenstein, 2025), and Technical Services Quarterly (Hanson, 2026).
Newman, B. L. (2022). Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Handbook for Libraries. ALA Editions. — Reviewed in Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (Singh, 2023), The Southeastern Librarian (Melcher, 2023), and The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (Robertson, 2023).
Newman, B. L., & Tijerina, B. (Eds.). (2017). Protecting Patron Privacy: A LITA Guide. Rowman & Littlefield.
Selected Book Chapters
Newman, B. L. (2026). Burnout and Psychological Safety: Intertwined Challenges in Library Management. In N. Keppler (Ed.), Librarianship Beyond the Textbook. Rowman & Littlefield.
Newman, B. L. (2021). Moving Health and Wellness Online at Your Library. In Hughes, K. M., & Santoro, J. (Eds.), Pivoting During the Pandemic. ALA Editions.
Newman, B. L., Porter, M., & Weaver, M. (2012). E-Book, Sea of Change in Public Libraries. In Polanka, S. (Ed.), No Shelf Required II. American Library Association.
Newman, B. L. (2010). Taking Readers Advisory Online. In Moyer, J. E. & Stover, K. M. (Eds.), Readers’ Advisory Handbook. American Library Association.
White Papers
Newman, B. L., Hughes, K., & Public Library Association. (2025). Expanding Possibilities: Public Libraries and Adult Learning — Insights and Innovations from the Field. Public Library Association.
Selected Refereed Articles
Newman, B. L. (May 2025). Building Psychological Safety in Academic Libraries: Fostering Innovation, Well-Being, and Engaged Teams. College & Research Libraries News, 86(5), 188. https://doi.org/10.5860/crln.86.5.188
Kiscaden, E., Newman, B., Malachowski, M., & Martin, C. (2019). Developing an Online Consumer Health Course for Public Library Staff. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 23(3), 249–260.
Selected Articles
Newman, B. L. (2024, May). Libraries as Beacons of Support: Empowering Communities During Mental Health Awareness Month. Public Libraries Online.
Newman, B. L. (2023, Sept). Care and Consideration. American Libraries Magazine.
Newman, B. L. (2021, Feb). A Holistic Approach to Library Staff Health and Wellness. WebJunction.
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