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Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Academic libraries--Services to people with disabilities.
- Academic libraries.
- Neurodivergent college students.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (385 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago, IL : Association of College & Research Libraries, 2025.
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I
- Instruction
- Chapter 1
- Words, Pain, and Empowerment:
- Naming Neurodiversity
- Elizabeth Pineo
- Chapter 2
- Designing Library Instruction that is Inclusive of Neurodiverse Learners Through Application of a Universal Design Framework
- Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.
- Chapter 3
- Empathetic Pedagogy:
- Fostering Inclusivity in Library Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners
- Amanda Larson and Hanna Primeau
- Part II
- Services
- Chapter 4
- Library Services for Students with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- JJ Pionke
- Chapter 5
- Helping Neurodiverse Students by Accepting Ourselves:
- Creating an Inclusive Atmosphere for Neurodiverse Library Workers
- Ian Ross Hughes, Rose Melonis, and Rachel Menzel
- Chapter 6
- Developing a Library Student Employee Training Program to Improve Interactions with Neurodiverse Students
- Sherry Packard and Connie Strittmatter
- Appendix 6A Readings
- Chapter 7
- New York University's Accessibility and Accommodations Librarian
- Lauren Kehoe
- Appendix 7A NYU Accessibility and Accommodations Librarian Job Description
- Part III
- Cross-Campus Collaborations
- Chapter 8
- Supporting the Success of the Neurodivergent Student:
- Creating Accessible and Inclusive Library Resources, Services, and Spaces
- Dawn Behrend
- Chapter 9
- Sustainable Cross-Campus Collaborations to Support Library-Based Sensory Social Justice
- Brett Spencer, Meghan B. Owenz, and Deniz Aydemir-Döke
- Chapter 10
- Confident Collaborations:
- Working Together to Offer Library Group Tours
- Amy Dye-Reeves
- Chapter 11
- Fostering Success:
- How Cross Campus Partnerships Can Improve Accessibility, Engagement, and Inclusion for Autistic Undergraduate Students
- Mercedes Rutherford-Patten and Luna Nombrano Larsen.
- Appendix 11A
- Chapter 12
- When Two Plus Two Isn't Four:
- Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities
- Haley Dittbrenner
- Part IV
- Resources
- Chapter 13
- Developing Academic Library Resources for Neurodiverse Students:
- A Multi-Faceted Approach at West Chester University
- Gary M. Childs and Kerry Walton
- Chapter 14
- Designing for Neurodiversity in Web Spaces
- Kelly Getz and Kimberly Shotick
- Appendix 14A Research Design Outline
- Appendix 14B Informed Consent Form
- Appendix 14C Interview Questions, User Tasks, and Sample Script
- Chapter 15
- Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Archives and Special Collections
- Colleen Hoelscher
- Chapter 16
- Taking Steps Toward Improved Library Service for Neurodiverse Students:
- Projects and Initiatives at the University of Iowa Libraries
- Rita Soenksen
- Chapter 17
- It's More than the Building:
- An Autistic Librarian's Perspective on Library Accessibility
- Mary Catherine "Cat" Ellis
- Appendix 17A PubMed Search Tips
- Part V
- Spaces
- Chapter 18
- "I Need Some Space:"
- Creating Library Spaces That Work for Everyone
- Alison Downey and Rachael Muszkiewicz
- Appendix 18A Survey: Design Your Ideal Wellness Space
- Chapter 19
- 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
- Chapter 20
- Creating a Comforting, Welcoming Environment for All
- Gretchen Dreimiller
- Chapter 21
- Alone, Together:
- Designated Quiet Spaces in Academic Libraries
- Amy Deuink
- Chapter 22
- Installing a Sensory Space at New York University Libraries:
- Planning, Inclusive Research, Partnerships, and Impact
- Harini Kannan, Lauren Kehoe, and Lisa Gayhart
- About the Authors
- About the Editors
- About the Authors.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 979-88-925-5598-2
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