Research Participation and Employment for Autistic Individuals in Library and Information Science: A Review of the Literature

Nancy Everhart, Amelia M. Anderson

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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 languageAmerican English
JournalLibrary Leadership Management
Volume34
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020
Externally publishedYes

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

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