Atomic Habits - Book Review

This books surprised me. I didn't expect a habit-building book would keep my interest from beginning to end. I read it during the pandemic and loved it so much that I was telling all my librarian colleagues about it and even started a little ad-hoc book club to discuss it. Well, not everyone liked it. Ha, but I found it quite relevant to my profession so why not! Here are some of my thoughts:

The Four Laws of Behavior Change in Librarianship

  1. Make It Obvious: Develop clear workflows for literature searches and resource promotion, such as standardized templates and visible resource guides.
  2. Make It Attractive: Use engaging displays and digital promotions to highlight library services and research tools.
  3. Make It Easy: Simplify access to digital databases and create intuitive user experiences.
  4. Make It Satisfying: Reward engagement with recognition programs or certificates for completing workshops.
By applying these principles to modern librarianship, librarians can improve operations, outreach, and professional development. There's so much more to it but perhaps another day I shall come back to revisit and organize my thoughts.

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