Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley S McGuire MLIS, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Michael McFall Lipscomb, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

each assignment and lecturewith communication in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields inmind. Although this course was placed within the Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering, an effort was made to develop a course that would be equally helpful and accessibleto STEM graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds and interests.The “continuous not discreet” principle, commonly referred to as scaffolding in pedagogicalliterature, grew from experiences in STEM courses, such as math and chemistry, in which eachlesson builds upon the previous, and in courses like design in which there is final project that isworked upon throughout the semester. As much as possible, every class presentation, activity,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

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Diversity

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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