Improving Inclusion with Universal Design in the Academic Library Hiring Process

Authors

Katelyn Quirin Manwiller, West Chester University of PennsylvaniaFollow
Heather Crozier, Ohio Northern University
Samantha Peter, University of Wyoming

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

To improve inclusion in academic library hiring practices, we must evaluate and prioritize addressing the barriers that currently exist in the process for LIS workers with marginalized identities. With the prevalence of disability in America, lack of representation in librarianship, and inherently intersectional nature of disability inclusion, it is essential that academic librarianship work to recruit and retain disabled librarians. Disability affects people in a variety of ways. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. As a result, broader disability inclusion techniques based on the principles of Universal Design are needed to remove barriers for disabled librarians during the hiring process.

First Page

123

Last Page

135

Book TItle

Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices

Book Editor(s)

Kathryn Houk, Jordan Nielsen, & Jenny Wong-Welch

Book Publisher

ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries)

Place of Publication

Chicago

Comments

Chapter 10

Recommended Citation

Manwiller, K. Q., Crozier, H., & Peter, S. (2024). Improving Inclusion with Universal Design in the Academic Library Hiring Process. , 123-135. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/lib_facpub/34