Abstract The topic of work–life balance (WLB) has gotten a lot of attention in popular literature, but there has been little library scholarship on the issue. This exploratory study presents the perceptions of 329 academic librarians on what they believe an ideal WLB looks like, and how it impacts their personal and professional responsibilities. The authors asked about strategies for a successful WLB, about overall job satisfaction, coping strategies, and more. The study is intended to prompt discussions of the topic, and lead to an exploration of how to continue to grow and support a strong workforce.

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城市学术图书馆员对工作与生活平衡的看法：一项探索性研究

摘要 工作与生活平衡 (WLB) 的话题在大众文学中受到了很多关注，但图书馆对此问题的研究却很少。这项探索性研究展示了 329 位学术图书馆员对他们认为理想的 WLB 是什么样子的看法，以及它如何影响他们的个人和职业责任。作者询问了成功 WLB 的策略、整体工作满意度、应对策略等。该研究旨在促进对该主题的讨论，并探索如何继续发展和支持强大的劳动力。