{"product_id":"9781538199831","title":"Disabled and Neurodiverse Staff Toward Inclusion in the Library and Information Science Workforce","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAssociation for Library and Information Science Education\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDisabled and Neurodiverse Staff\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eToward Inclusion in the Library and Information Science Workforce\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeren Dali | Kim M. Thompson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Library \u0026amp; Information Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore a multi-dimensional and nuanced view of disability and neurodiversity in the Library and Information Science workforce from those directly impacted in the field.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite significant progress in improving the inclusion of disabled and neurodiverse patrons in libraries and information organizations of all types, much more work is needed to change the situation in the Library \u0026amp; Information Science (LIS) workforce.  No true inclusion of community members can be achieved if disabled and neurodiverse patrons are not adequately represented in the library workforce. Disabled and neurodiverse graduates of LIS programs cannot always find fulfilling employment or are employed below their qualifications, if they manage to integrate in the job market at all post-graduation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume offers a multi-dimensional view of disability and neurodiversity in the LIS workforce by combining the narratives of disabled and neurodiverse library staff with those of their colleagues and peers, as well as their supervisors and managers. It reflects the array of experience from various types of libraries and information settings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing chapters on theory and practice, annotated bibliography and resource compilation, this book is more than just a window into the current issues, it is a call to build a more inclusive and accessible future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeren Dali, \u003c\/b\u003ePh.D., is an Associate Professor at the Department of Library \u0026amp; Information Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, the Catholic University of America, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim M. Thompson, \u003c\/b\u003ePh.D., is a Professor in the School of Information Science in the College of Information and Communications at the University of South Carolina, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Libraries Unlimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781538199831\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e324\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669814313100,"sku":"9781538199831","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_9320dcb0-f537-4691-a4f3-b7c3ce68c253.jpg?v=1785204261","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781538199831","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}