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SUMMARY:Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live 
 webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our 
 calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you 
 are unable to attend the live webinar\, please cancel your registration. A 
 cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email\, or you may 
 contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 
 \n\n\nDescription\n\nNeurodiversity within the librarian professional is 
 often neglected as a subject of scholarly conversation. With higher rates 
 of neurodivergent students approaching traditional college-age\, it is more 
 important than ever to embrace neurodivergence within the academic library. 
 This starts with fostering an inclusive environment for library staff\, 
 faculty\, students\, and patrons. Hiring a neurodiverse library staff 
 creates a safe space for neurodivergent students through example. 
 Neurodivergent library staff can also work with library administration to 
 incorporate inclusive mental and physical spaces within the library. The 
 concept of the library as a safe-space for college students is a familiar 
 narrative\, and this sentiment should be extended to library staff as 
 well.\n\nThis webinar was previously presented in-person as a session at 
 the 2024 Core Forum. We are hosting this webinar\, with the session adapted 
 and presented live as a virtual event\, to extend its 
 reach.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of the webinar\, attendees 
 will be able to:\n\n\n	Recognize and consider neurodivergent staff\, 
 faculty\, and students in daily library workflow\n	Use existing library 
 policies and practices to encourage the acceptance and inclusion of 
 neurodivergent staff\, faculty\, and students\n	Provide positive mentorship 
 for neurodivergent students by neurodivergent faculty and staff.\n\n\nWho 
 Should Attend\n\nThis session targets academic library staff and leaders. 
 However\, anyone who works in libraries and insterested in nuerodivergent 
 should attend.\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\nCorin Sowers & Olivia Davidson 
 \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\nIf you have questions or requests 
 regarding accessibility\, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - ALA
CONTACT;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
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