Supporting neurodiverse students in academic libraries / edited by Amanda Boyer and Amir El-Chidiac.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Boyer, Amanda, editor.

El-Chidiac, Amir, editor.

Association of College and Research Libraries, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neurodivergent college students--Services for.

Neurodivergent college students.

Neurodivergent college students--Education.

Academic libraries--Services to people with disabilities.

Academic libraries.

Physical Description:

xiii, 368 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Association of College and Research Libraries, 2025.

Summary:

"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.

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

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-Döke

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version: Supporting neurodiverse students in academic libraries.

ISBN:

9798892555975

OCLC:

1532426563