Coping during COVID: Yoga and Meditation Accessibility in Academic Libraries during the Pandemic

Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org

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COVID-19; Pandemics; Academic Libraries; Coping; Metacognition; Accessibility (for Disabled); Librarians; Physical Activities; Mental Health; Relaxation Training; Inclusion; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Self Concept; Library Services; Student Experience; Program Improvement

10.5860/crl.85.3.347

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Discussions about coping, resilience, and mental health accompanied the COVID-19 shutdowns and gradual return to academic and workspaces across the US through 2021. As physical and spiritual practices, yoga and meditation have been shown to help people through adversity and create resilience. Academic librarians were surveyed about yoga and meditation programs throughout the pandemic. The survey found that while yoga and meditation programs in academic libraries are on the rise, many cancelled their sessions because of the pandemic. Additionally, more can be done to make these sessions accessible.

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2024

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