2024 AAHSL Annual Meeting Program Details
November 7-8 | Atlanta, GA

The Association of Academic Health Sciences Library (AAHSL) Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Annual Meeting. While they are held in conjunction, the programs are completely separate this year. The AAHSL Annual Meeting activities will take place on November 7-8 in Atlanta, GA.  

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Online registration will close on 10/21/2024 at 11:50 PM PT.

DEI Workshop: Fostering an Inclusive Environment for Academic Health Sciences Library Staff

Lisa Fenn, BA, MA
Senior Director of Belonging, Diversity and Equity for Emory Libraries, Carlos Museum

Lisa holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Adelphi University and a master’s degree from Columbia University Teachers College. Her credentials also include coach certification diplomas from the Columbia Business School and the Executive Education Department and certifications in various personality type indicators and assessments.

Workshop Description

Recent years have witnessed enormous disruptions for the world of academic libraries and the people who staff them. The landscape within which academic health sciences libraries operate has undergone major changes. As more recruitment and retention changes are predicted in the coming years, this workshop aims to equip librarians with leadership strategies to respond effectively.

Workshop Objectives

As a result of participating in Fostering an Inclusive Environment for Academic Health Sciences Library Staff, participants will:

• Discover effective strategies and acquire essential skills for fostering inclusive environments within our libraries
• Assess individual and institutional alignment and learn engagement strategies to support career momentum.
• Increase commitment to their roles in facilitating professional development
• Develop a disruptive thinking approach to managing obstacles that impede risk-taking and stepping up