NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program, 2017-2018
Call for Applications
The Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 year of the leadership program jointly sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and AAHSL. The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program, which focuses on preparing emerging leaders for the position of library director in academic health sciences libraries, is accepting applications through July 28, 2017.
Fellows will have the opportunity to experience another library environment and to work closely with a mentor and collaboratively with other fellows and mentors. The multi-faceted program takes advantage of flexible scheduling and an online learning community. Candidates with a strong interest in pursuing a directorship in academic health sciences libraries and with leadership experience in academic, hospital or other library-related settings are encouraged to apply.
“The Leadership Fellows Program has proven to be remarkably effective in preparing tomorrow’s leaders”, said Neil Rambo, AAHSL President. Seventy-nine fellows and 65 different mentors have participated in the program to date. Thirty-nine fellows have received director appointments and over 60% of fellow graduates have been promoted to director or other positions of higher responsibility.
What Participants Are Saying
“It has given me ideas and confidence to seek positions of greater leadership in the mid term. In the present, I've gotten some practical skills that are already useful in my current position. “(Fellow 2014-15)
“The program has given me the opportunity of mentoring a talented and visionary librarian. I’ve learned at least as much as I’ve given. I now have a fresh perspective on my own leadership role at my institution and insights into other libraries. I’m looking forward to following my fellow’s career. Our profession is in good hands.” (Mentor 2011-12)
“The Fellows program is the very best experiential learning program one can imagine for health sciences library leadership.” (Fellow 2002-03 and Mentor 2013-14)
Application and Information
The program brochure, which includes information on program design, schedule, and application process, is available here.
For more information about the program, please contact Carol Jenkins, Program Director, AAHSL Future Leadership Committee, carol_jenkins@unc.edu