Neurodiversity Training for Library Managers

The CONUL Training & Development Committee is running “Neurodiversity Training for Library Managers” on Wednesday 6th November at the Royal Irish Academy.

Name of course: Neurodiversity Training for Library Managers.

The course will be presented by Andy Walsh and is pitched at those managing library staff.

When: 6th November 2024, 11am – 4pm

Where:Royal Irish Academy

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2C3cpo6dG4bdFC4V8

Cost: €100 for CONUL Members (includes refreshments at 10:30am and a light lunch).


Please contact your local CONUL T&D representative before booking your place.

Booking form:https://forms.office.com/e/Ge5Ca9avxC

Overview: This interactive workshop on managing neurodivergent staff will include content on what we mean by Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity, preferred language to use, some common ways in which neurodivergencies might present in the workplace, masking, and representation in the workplace. We will also discuss some common struggles for neurodivergent people in the workplace environment (e.g. light, noise, heat, distractions, etc) and simple ways in which they might be mitigated and managed. It will include group discussions in which attendees will be asked to consider a set of common neurodivergent attributes, together with a scenario, trying to picture what it would be like to be in that situation, and what we might do to reduce any negative impacts.

Contact Gillian Kerins regarding queries on invoicing.