Abstract This research attempts to understand the ways that librarians overcome the challenges associated with a chronic condition in the workplace. Six hundred sixteen respondents completed a survey about type of workplace, type of chronic condition, longevity of the condition, disclosure, accommodations, level of support, career mobility and advancement, work challenges, coping strategies, and perceptions on disability. Respondents report chronic illness and conditions of all sorts, both visible and invisible, with 46% having more than one type of illness. They cope by using creative strategies to supplement or replace formal accommodations, however 39% believe that their condition has negatively impacted their career advancement.

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力量之声：对患有慢性疾病或病症的图书馆员的调查

摘要 本研究试图了解图书馆员如何克服与工作场所慢性病相关的挑战。616 名受访者完成了一项关于工作场所类型、慢性病类型、病情持续时间、披露、住宿、支持水平、职业流动和晋升、工作挑战、应对策略和对残疾的看法的调查。受访者报告慢性疾病和各种有形和无形的疾病，其中 46% 的人患有一种以上的疾病。他们通过使用创造性的策略来补充或取代正式的住宿来应对，但 39% 的人认为他们的状况对他们的职业发展产生了负面影响。