inclusive induction
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Inclusive Induction
A poster presentation given
at the DMU TeachMeet on
library induction issues held
at De Montfort
Universiy, Leicester on 14
June 2011.
#imeetDMU
Alison McNab, De Montfort University [email protected]
Inclusive InductionStart as you mean to go on.....
Why?
Student experience
Diversity in student population
It’s the law! (New Equality Act)
InfoLiteracy –
try to avoid:
Turning your back on students
Superimposing text on top of image-heavy
slides
Giving out too much information at once
Top Tips
Keep it simple
Offer a one-stop shop for assistance
Think accessibility all the time!
Don’t use twenty words if two will do! And/or
include a graphic
Who can help?
Your students
University support services for disabled
students
Specialist advisors
JISC TechDis
www.jisctechdis.ac.uk
Can you think why?
All students will benefit!
Alison McNab, Kimberlin Library, De Montfort University [email protected]
All library users will benefit