The Academic Libraries North project, Neurospicy Libraries will host an in person meet up at Lancaster University Library, for neurodivergent library staff (not allies) across the UK and in ANY library, information, knowledge management and related data role, AND those who are aspiring to be recruited into this sector. 

All neurodivergencies are welcome, with or without a formal diagnosis, including ASD/autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and acquired brain conditions and any others. This group isn't suitable for those with mental health conditions, except where this co-exists alongside a neurodivergency. If you think that we can help you, then you're welcome to attend.

We will provide some refreshments, hot drinks and coffee in the morning, and lunch. Please let us know your dietary requirements on booking, and any special requirements you need that will help you to attend, for example, we can meet you at a set place, put up signs, or all wear name badges.

The event will centre on forming a plan for the long term continuation for the group, but it is also a chance to be together and to talk in private. If we can do anything else to directly support you to get here on the day, whatever that is, for example providing detailed maps and directions, speaking to your line managers or a quick remote call to ask questions of us, then please email j.fitzpatrick2@lancaster.ac.uk

This will take place in the Open Research Lab (A386)/Digital Scholarship Lab (A387) (which is two rooms with the wall in between them removed for the event).

Looking forward to meeting you all in person and talking about our experiences together.

Joanne and Andy