November 18, 2022 – 21st Century Library & Information Science Network

[For Public Library Workers] Digital Leadership For Libraries (Free course)

Digital Leadership for Libraries is a free, online learning course comprised of five open-access, modules created for public library workers, volunteers and apprentices. The modules are intended to create engagement with the principles and values of being a digital leader in public libraries, unlocking the potential for all public library workers, and their services, to be confident digital leaders.

The programme has been designed as a set of short, interactive and practical modules with case studies that apply directly to your workplace. A module should take 35-40 minutes to complete. By the end of the course, you will have gained an understanding of the value and impact of digital leadership, and a new digital mindset.

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How universities are adapting to support neurodiverse students

Imagine a world where all individuals are free to use their strengths to learn, develop and create. This is a mission many universities are looking to embrace through the introduction of services, technology, and spaces designed to support students with a wide range of learning needs.

It’s estimated that around 15-20% of the world’s population has a specific learning difference such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia (1). While it’s difficult to gauge how many students are neurodivergent, in the US alone roughly 20% of undergraduate students reported a disability, including various neurodiverse diagnoses.(2)

The last few years have seen a shift in the way society views neurodiversity. Scientists and practitioners have led the way in defining neurodivergent conditions as ‘different methods of learning and processing information’(3). And with a few adjustments, neurodiverse individuals can enjoy a successful and fulfilling academic experience in higher education. […]