Program Overview

NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and AAHSL are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Leadership Fellows Program. The Program is focused on preparing emerging leaders for the position of library director in academic health sciences libraries.

Program Overview

The program has been highly successful, with 52% of fellows being hired as academic health sciences library directors or interim directors, and many others being promoted to positions with higher administrative responsibilities. Both fellows and mentors have reported the program's value in their personal growth as leaders and in shaping their careers as academic health sciences library directors.

Eligibility

• Candidates for Fellow should have a strong interest in pursuing a directorship in academic health sciences libraries, as well as prior management experience.
• The program welcomes applications from professionals working in academic health sciences libraries, hospital libraries, or other library-related settings.
• Applications from qualified minority candidates are encouraged, as the program actively seeks applicants from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Program Details

The Leadership Fellows Program recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching and supporting the mission of academic health sciences libraries. The application deadline for the program is June 22, 2019.

Program Goals

The primary goal of the Leadership Fellows Program is to prepare emerging leaders for director positions in academic health sciences libraries, emphasizing the development of leadership skills, knowledge, and networks necessary for success in these roles.