Sensory-Friendly Libraries Discussion Group
Charge
To facilitate the exchange of news, best practices, and research related to cultivating sensory social justice initiatives, especially as expressed through the creation of sensory spaces, in academic libraries.
Roster
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Resources
Sensory-Friendly Libraries DG discussion list
To join the Sensory-Friendly Libraries Discussion Group’s discussion list, please join the group’s ALA Connect community (linked above).
All ALA members automatically have an ALA Connect account connected to their ALA login. Non-members are welcome to create a free Connect account and have access to numerous resources, including being able to join this discussion group’s community. Here is a direct link to create an account. Please also visit the Connect FAQ page for more information.
Once you have joined this Connect community, you can post to the list by sending an email to
ALA-ACRL-SFL-DG@ConnectedCommunity.org or by creating a new post directly in the Connect community.
Before you post: please note job postings are prohibited on ALA Connect. Please see the Code of Conduct for more information.
Discussion Groups are composed of group leaders (conveners) and are open to all members based on interest. Only the conveners appear on the roster.
The ACRL Executive Committee approved the establishment of the ACRL Sensory-Friendly Libraries Discussion Group during a virtual vote held in March, 2024.
Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org
Join a Discussion Group
If you would like to join the Sensory-Friendly Libraries Discussion Group, please join this discussion group's ALA Connect space. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for discussion topics, please reach out to the conveners within the ALA Connect space. Instructions for joining the Connect space are available above under "Resources."
