Supporting neurodiverse students in academic libraries / edited by Amanda Boyer and Amir El-Chidiac.
| Other author | Boyer, Amanda, editor. |
| Other author | El-Chidiac, Amir, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : Association of College and Research Libraries, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | xiii, 368 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I: Instruction. Words, Pain, and Empowerment: Naming Neurodiversity / Elizabeth Pineo -- Designing Library Instruction that is Inclusive of Neurodiverse Learners Through Application of a Universal Design Framework / Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D. -- Empathetic Pedagogy: Fostering Inclusivity in Library Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners / Amanda Larson and Hanna Primeau -- Part II: Services. Library Services for Students with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / JJ Pionke -- Helping Neurodiverse Students by Accepting Ourselves: Creating an Inclusive Atmosphere for Neurodiverse Library Workers / Ian Ross Hughes, Rose Melonis, and Rachel Menzel -- Developing a Library Student Employee Training Program to Improve Interactions with Neurodiverse Students / Sherry Packard and Connie Strittmatter -- New York University's Accessibility and Accommodations Librarian / Lauren Kehoe -- Part III: Cross-Campus Collaborations. Supporting the Success of the Neurodivergent Student: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Library Resources, Services, and Spaces / Dawn Behrend -- Sustainable Cross-Campus Collaborations to Support Library-Based Sensory Social Justice / Brett Spencer, Meghan B. Owenz, and Deniz Aydemir-D̲ke -- Confident Collaborations: Working Together to Offer Library Group Tours / Amy Dye-Reeves -- Fostering Success: How Cross Campus Partnerships Can Improve Accessibility, Engagement, and Inclusion for Autistic Undergraduate Students / Mercedes Rutherford-Patten and Luna Nombrano Larsen -- When Two Plus Two Isn't Four: Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities / Haley Dittbrenner -- Part IV: Resources. Developing Academic Library Resources for Neurodiverse Students: A Multi-Faceted Approach at West Chester University / Gary M. Childs and Kerry Walton -- Designing for Neurodiversity in Web Spaces / Kelly Getz and Kimberly Shotick -- Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Archives and Special Collections / Colleen Hoelscher -- Taking Steps Toward Improved Library Service for Neurodiverse Students: Projects and Initiatives at the University of Iowa Libraries / Rita Soenksen -- It's More than the Building: An Autistic Librarian's Perspective on Library Accessibility / Mary Catherine "Cat" Ellis -- Part V: Spaces. "I Need Some Space:" Creating Library Spaces That Work for Everyone / Alison Downey and Rachael Muszkiewicz -- Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: Neurodiversity as a Planning Component for Library Spaces / Micki Dietrich, Ian Ross Hughes, Rose Melonis, and Rachel Menzel -- Creating a Comforting, Welcoming Environment for All / Gretchen Dreimiller -- Alone, Together: Designated Quiet Spaces in Academic Libraries / Amy Deuink -- Installing a Sensory Space at New York University Libraries: Planning, Inclusive Research, Partnerships, and Impact / Harini Kannan, Lauren Kehoe, and Lisa Gayhart. |
| Abstract | "Neurodiverse students encounter myriad barriers and hurdles to thriving in academia, and there is an increasing need for all types of accessibility in our libraries. Librarians and educators working in academic institutions can partner with neurodiverse students to help them flourish on campus and establish community. In five parts, Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries offers practical advice that can be easily implemented and scaled to various types, sizes, and budgets of libraries: Instruction ; Services ; Cross-Campus Collaborations ; Resources ; Spaces. Chapters include effective practices for students with autism spectrum disorder, brain trauma, and PTSD, but also depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries demonstrates the power of working alongside students to create welcoming spaces, services, and resources that can help all students succeed." -- Publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN | 9798892555975 |