Cecelia Vetter, Medical Education and Student Engagement Librarian at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indiana University School of Medicine has been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL)/Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Professional Coaching for Mid-Level Managers Pilot Program. This program is designed to enhance leadership skills and professional growth among emerging leaders in academic health sciences libraries.
The AAHSL/NNLM Professional Coaching Program provides participants with personalized coaching sessions, access to a cohort of colleagues with similar learning goals, and opportunities to develop strategic leadership capabilities. The program aims to prepare participants for higher leadership roles within their institutions and the broader academic health sciences library community.
The program’s comprehensive curriculum includes one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and peer networking opportunities. Participants will engage in activities that foster self-awareness, strategic thinking, and effective communication, all essential skills for successful leadership in today’s dynamic academic environment.
“We are excited to welcome Cecelia Vetter to the AAHSL Professional Coaching Program,” said Judith Cohn, Program Director at AAHSL, “Our goal is to support the next generation of leaders in academic health sciences libraries, and we believe she has the potential to make significant contributions to the field.”
For more information about the AAHSL Professional Coaching Program, please visit https://aahsl.memberclicks.net/professional-coaching.
About AAHSL
The Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) is dedicated to advancing the leadership and management of academic health sciences libraries. AAHSL provides a variety of programs and resources to support the professional development of its members and to promote excellence in health sciences librarianship.
About NNLM
The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health by providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. The Program is coordinated by the National Library of Medicine and carried out through a nationwide network of health science libraries and information centers. The NNLM Region 1 office provided funding for this pilot program.
