Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1: Engineering Librarianship

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth C. Novosel, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

promote relationship development, educate students about library resources and services,and to learn about the needs of the academic community [94]. These efforts could includedeveloping relationships with disability services offices and other offices and centers thatprovide direct support to disabled and struggling students, as well as to affinity groups andcenters that offer community and specific supports for students with various diverse identities oncampus. Building relationships with such groups could allow librarians and educators to interactdirectly with students, giving them the opportunity to share their experiences, frustrations,interests, and needs. Such outreach could provide insight into the needs of a wide variety ofstudents and

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth C. Novosel, University of Colorado Boulder; Savannah Paige Crowl

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

professional guidelines could help overburdenedlibrarians to begin exploring UDL-based accessibility practices. Requiring coursework ininclusive pedagogy for accreditation in LIS programs would ensure that librarians are introducedto accessibility concepts before they step into the classroom. Communities of practice anddiscussion groups are excellent forums to share ideas around implementing inclusive practices inlibrary instruction, reference work, and individual research consultations. Librarians withexpertise can lead efforts to educate their colleagues and promote inclusive strategies in librarywork. And all libraries interested in being more accessible can investigate collaborative effortswith other UDL practitioners on their campuses or in their