Abstract
Autism prevalence is growing, and autistic people themselves are important in the library and information science field, both as library patrons and employees. Including them in all stages of research about the neurodivergent experience is valuable, and their input and participation is increasingly used in technology research, particularly usability studies. Neurodivergent persons also have unique abilities that align with a wide array of information professions and accommodations can be made that allow them to thrive in the workplace. It is critical that meaningful involvement of autistic individuals is a component of making policy at all levels.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Library Leadership Management |
Volume | 34 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Autism
- Recruitment
- Participatory design
- Neurodiversity
- Employment
- Diversity
- Library science
- Library users
- Information science
- Literature reviews
- Scientific literature
Disciplines
- Human Resources Management
- Library and Information Science
- Science and Mathematics Education