Andy @playbrarian.uk also does in-depth and interactive
in-person workshops focusing on neurodivergent staff or users. Check out his website for more info: playbrarian.uk #CDGND

Unfortunately we often encounter red-tape obstacles when it comes to providing supports for neurodivergent staff in libraries #CDGND

Managers should be clear about what is expected of all staff and should clarify what accessibility looks like within the workplace #CDGND

Good point from Elaine. Neurodivergent staff are usually the best to support neurodivergent users because they themselves have likely had similar experiences #CDGND

For spaces to truly be inclusive, they should be co-created. Brings to mind the "Nothing about us without us" slogan #CDGND

Great talk from @jofitz.bsky.social & @playbrarian.uk for tonight's @laicdgroup.bsky.social event on neurodiversity in libraries. Definitely check out @nlisn.bsky.social if you're neurodivergent and working in libraries/information sector in the UK or Ireland! #CDGND

A key point from Elaine: accessibility around recruitment and leadership progression is extremely important. To do this, managers may consider providing disabled candidates with additional accommodations in interview settings #CDGND

Library spaces can be both negative and positive places for neurodivergent people. On one hand they can be noisy and busy, on the other they can also be quiet and have sensory supports. Collaboration with stakeholders is key to creating inclusive library spaces #CDGND

First up tonight are @jofitz.bsky.social and @playbrarian.uk co-chairs and founders from @nlisn.bsky.social here to give an intro to neurodiversity and talk about the work NLISN do #CDGND

Be sure to follow @nlisn.bsky.social here on Bluesky! And here's their website for more info: nlisn.org #CDGND

Up next we have Elaine Chapman from TU Dublin! We can’t wait to hear what wisdom Elaine has to share 🙌 #CDGND

A note on language - go with what people prefer but default should be identity first language #CDGND

Good point from Elaine - there are work placement programmes such as Willing Able Mentoring (WAM) from AHEAD but where are the leadership pathway programmes and opportunities for neurodiverse individuals to progress? #CDGND

Clear communication from managers is essential for supporting neurodivergent staff. Having strong library policies and encouraging staff to work on projects that they are passionate about are also beneficial #CDGND

Starting shortly at 6:30pm! Our final event of 2025: Neurodiversity in Libraries featuring featuring speakers Jo @jofitz.bsky.social & Andrew @playbrarian.uk (co-chairs of
@nlisn.bsky.social) and Elaine from TU Dublin. We'll be live-posting tonight with #CDGND

Elaine highlighting the importance of empathy - you might not understand but you can still empathize #CDGND

If you're neurodivergent and working in the library or info sector in the UK and Ireland, @nlisn.bsky.social is a peer support network that welcomes all neurodiverse individuals. They have resources on their website, a mailing list, run events and evidence representation and impact #CDGND

Tonight the Career Development Group hosted our final event of the year. Jo Fitzpatrick & Andrew Walsh from NLSIN and Elaine Chapman (TU Dublin) spoke on support and connections for neurodiverse staff and what needs to happen for fairness across library recruitment and career progression #CDGND

What a great session #CDGND and wow so many new members joining the 2016 committee 🤩
It's goodbye from me, it's been great but it's time to move on!
Thank you @laicdgroup.bsky.social 👋