These are in progress as we move from the initial phase, to be confirmed early 2024.
To support neurodivergent talent in libraries, archives, and other information work, across the UK and Ireland.
This will be primarily through the direct support of our neurodivergent communities:
- To ‘incubate’ a network supporting neurodivergent librarians and information workers which may include mailing lists, networking opportunities and mentoring
- To provide opportunities for training and information sharing between these workers which may include meet-ups and events.
- To have real world impact – neurodivergent librarians being hired, promoted or having their working life switched to ‘manageable mode’ from ‘super difficulty mode’
It may also include an element on advocacy aimed at library organisations and leadership, but this will be subsidiary to the direct support of our community:
- To provide advice and guidance to library leadership on accessing neurodivergent talent that is sourced directly from lived experiences and which may include reports, blogposts and research
- To advocate for the hiring, retaining and progressing of neurodivergent librarians
- To signpost resources and training to support library leadership and potential allies in understanding and making the best of (potential and existing) neurodivergent workers
Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network 