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UNM Health Sciences announced that Sally Bowler-Hill, MA, MSIS, PMP, the Manager of Administrative Operations at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (UNM HSLIC), has been selected for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 2023 Leadership Fellows Program. This program, designed to foster future leaders in research libraries, is a distinguished initiative recognizing and fostering individuals with the capacity to make meaningful contributions to the profession. This selection marks an important milestone in Bowler-Hill's professional journey.
Detailing her new role,The ARL Leadership Fellows Program is designed to expose fellows, including Sally Bowler-Hill, to diverse aspects of academic librarianship, encompassing organizational leadership, management practices, and the future trajectory of research libraries. The mentorship aspect, where each fellow is paired with a mentor from the ARL community, is a pivotal component of the ARL Leadership Fellows Program, according to a press release by UNM Health Sciences.
Talking about this incredible opportunity,"I feel really fortunate," said Bowler-Hill according to a press release by UNM Health Sciences. "This is an outstanding opportunity to get an in-depth perspective, working closely with peers from other institutions that not everybody gets to have."
Reflecting on her career so far at UNM,Having been with UNM since 2001 and with HSLIC since 2003, Bowler-Hill significantly contributes to improving the library's efficiency and effectiveness playing a crucial role in supporting the academic and research community at UNM. Bowler-Hill holds a Master's in Information Science (MSIS) and a Master's in Art Education (MA), as well as a Project Management Professional certification, according to a press release by UNM Health Sciences.
Commenting on Bowler-Hill's fellowship,"I am thrilled that Sally received this fellowship," said Melissa L. Rethlefsen, MSLS, AHIP, Executive Director of HSLIC, according to a press release by UNM Health Sciences. "She is the first HSLIC staff member to be awarded this honor, and it’s an excellent opportunity for her to learn and grow as a library leader. I know that HSLIC will benefit from her participation, as will the rest of her fellowship cohort."
