Pamela Hargwood Accepted into Prestigious AAHSL Professional Coaching Program

Pamela Hargwood, Clinical Librarian at the Robert Wood Johnson Library of the Health Sciences, 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. Hargwood is one of just nine individuals chosen to be a part of this program, which enhances leadership skills and professional growth among emerging leaders in academic health sciences libraries. The AAHSL’s 187 member institutions from across the United States and Canada were eligible to submit applications for the program.

The AAHSL/NNLM Professional Coaching Program provides participants 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 Pamela 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 Pamela has the potential to make significant contributions to the field.”

For more information on the program, visit the AAHSL website.