Mobilizing the technology storm: app-based stress relief – using free or low-cost apps to beat work and personal stress-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Mobilizing the technology storm: app-based stress relief – using free or low-cost apps to beat work and personal stress

Published:2014-08-04 Issue:6 Volume:31 Page:8-11
ISSN:0741-9058
Container-title:Library Hi Tech News
language:en
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Author:

Finley Thomas

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to review apps that will enable librarians to take back control of their own mental space and hopefully provide some means to relaxation. Sometimes it is hard to find a soothing space amidst the chaos of the outside world. Our library users turn to the author to provide these spaces in their own lives, but paradoxically, today’s librarian may find little relaxation within their own library’s walls. Design/methodology/approach – The author tests and reviews apps designed to help librarians relax. Findings – The author reviews various different apps designed to help librarians relax. Originality/value – The apps reviewed here will enable librarians to take back control of their own mental space and hopefully, provide some means to relaxation.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Library and Information Sciences,Information Systems

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