Abstract
There are a number of neurodiverse librarians and library employees whose needs are going unmet throughout hiring and employee retainment processes. This article explores autism as a form of neurodiversity in the library and information science (LIS) field, pointing out the need for providing more appropriate supports for workforce development for librarians on the autism spectrum.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Employment and Neurodiverse Librarians |
State | Published - Dec 1 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- autism
- neurodiversity
- librarians
Disciplines
- Library and Information Science