{"product_id":"supporting-neurodiverse-students-in-academic-libraries-paperback-softback-9798892555975","title":"Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries (Paperback \/ softback) 9798892555975","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSupporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAmanda Boyer (Edited by), Amir El-Chidiac (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9798892555975\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 July 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.4 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eNeurodiverse 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn five parts, \u003ci\u003eSupporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries \u003c\/i\u003eoffers practical advice that can be easily implemented and scaled to various types, sizes, and budgets of libraries.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-Campus Collaborations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eChapters include effective practices for students with autism spectrum disorder, brain trauma, and PTSD, but also depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. \u003ci\u003eSupporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries \u003c\/i\u003edemonstrates the power of working alongside students to create welcoming spaces, services, and resources that can help all students succeed.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I: Instruction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003eWords, Pain, and Empowerment: Naming Neurodiversity —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Pineo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2\u003cbr\u003eDesigning Library Instruction that is Inclusive of Neurodiverse Learners Through Application of a Universal Design Framework —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3\u003cbr\u003eEmpathetic Pedagogy: Fostering Inclusivity in Library Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAmanda Larson and Hanna Primeau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart II: Services\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4\u003cbr\u003eLibrary Services for Students with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJJ Pionke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5\u003cbr\u003eHelping Neurodiverse Students by Accepting Ourselves: Creating an Inclusive Atmosphere for Neurodiverse Library Workers —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIan Ross Hughes, Rose Melonis, and Rachel Menzel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping a Library Student Employee Training Program to Improve Interactions with Neurodiverse Students —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSherry Packard and Connie Strittmatter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7\u003cbr\u003eNew York University’\u003cbr\u003es Accessibility and Accommodations Librarian —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLauren Kehoe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart III: Cross-Campus Collaborations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8\u003cbr\u003eSupporting the Success of the Neurodivergent Student: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Library Resources, Services, and Spaces —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDawn Behrend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9\u003cbr\u003eSustainable Cross-Campus Collaborations to Support Library-Based Sensory Social Justice —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBrett Spencer, Meghan B. Owenz, and Deniz Aydemir-DÖ\u003cbr\u003eke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10\u003cbr\u003eConfident Collaborations: Working Together to Offer Library Group Tours —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAmy Dye-Reeves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11\u003cbr\u003eFostering Success: How Cross Campus Partnerships Can Improve Accessibility, Engagement, and Inclusion for Autistic Undergraduate Students —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMercedes Rutherford-Patten and Luna Nombrano Larsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12\u003cbr\u003eWhen Two Plus Two Isn’\u003cbr\u003et Four: Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHaley Dittbrenner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart IV: Resources\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Academic Library Resources for Neurodiverse Students: A Multi-Faceted Approach at West Chester University —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGary M. Childs and Kerry Walton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14\u003cbr\u003eDesigning for Neurodiversity in Web Spaces —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKelly Getz and Kimberly Shotick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15\u003cbr\u003eSupporting Neurodivergent Students in Archives and Special Collections —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eColleen Hoelscher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16\u003cbr\u003eTaking Steps Toward Improved Library Service for Neurodiverse Students: Projects and Initiatives at the University of Iowa Libraries —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRita Soenksen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17\u003cbr\u003eIt’\u003cbr\u003es More than the Building: An Autistic Librarian’\u003cbr\u003es Perspective on Library Accessibility —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMary Catherine “\u003cbr\u003eCat”\u003cbr\u003e Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart V: Spaces\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cbr\u003eI Need Some Space:”\u003cbr\u003e Creating Library Spaces That Work for Everyone —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlison Downey and Rachael Muszkiewicz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19\u003cbr\u003eFailing to Plan is Planning to Fail: Neurodiversity as a Planning Component for Library Spaces —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMicki Dietrich, Ian Ross Hughes, Rose Melonis, and Rachel Menzel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20\u003cbr\u003eCreating a Comforting, Welcoming Environment for All —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGretchen Dreimiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21\u003cbr\u003eAlone, Together: Designated Quiet Spaces in Academic Libraries —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAmy Deuink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22\u003cbr\u003eInstalling a Sensory Space at New York University Libraries: Planning, Inclusive Research, Partnerships, and Impact —\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHarini Kannan, Lauren Kehoe, and Lisa Gayhart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Editors and Authors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Association of College \u0026#38; Research Libraries","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52653067075864,"sku":"9798892555975","price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/supporting-neurodiverse-students-in-academic-libraries-paperback-softback-9798892555975","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}