The costs of having a bully in the library

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the this article is to address the issue of bullying within an organizational environment related to workplace conflict, which has not been typically noted within library organizations.

Design/methodology/approach

The article provides the context to determine whether a problem exists and several resources to utilize if needed.

Findings

It is speculated that bullying can exist in library organizations as with other professional organizations, but has not been raised as an issue with regard to potential costs involved.

Originality/value

This topic is being addressed as part of the financial considerations present within library operations that bear attention in today’s environment.

Citation

A. Crumpton, M. (2014), "The costs of having a bully in the library", The Bottom Line, Vol. 27 No. 1, pp. 17-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/BL-02-2014-0004