The library is beginning a new series for you to get to know our staff across all three campuses. For the month of January, we are starting with our longest-serving staff member, Leisa Walter, who works on the Kirksville campus. She has been with the library for over 38 years!
Position title: Library Assistant
What made you want to work in libraries? To be honest, I needed a job. I saw this listed and decided to apply. I wanted something other than fast food or factory work. I knew nothing about working in a library.
What do you like most about your job and about working for ATSU? I knew nothing about working in a library, I have learned so much. I started out doing stacks maintenance, getting/sorting the mail and typing the catalog cards. I then moved on to the media center part of the library. Now I do interlibrary loan and acquisitions. I really enjoy doing ILL, I have learned about different databases, programs, etc. You sometimes really have to search for a title and I enjoy the challenge.
What is a fun job you had before ATSU? I worked in the hospital in the central supply department. I enjoyed working there, you re-stocked the supply carts for the hospital floors each morning and ran stuff to them if something was needed quickly. We also did the auto-claving of the surgical instruments that were being used in surgery for that day.
What is a fun/unique/exciting tidbit to know about you, or how do you spend your free time? I love baseball (Cardinals) and softball. I often took my granddaughter to softball tournaments in several different states. I have 6 grandchildren ranging from 23 years old to 19 months old. I spend lots of time with my family and I love to read.
Stephanie McGrew, MHA, MPH, assistant director, A.T. Still University Diversity & Inclusion, has received the 2025 UPCEA Leadership in Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award.
The award recognizes an individual who has represented best practices and demonstrated a positive impact in promoting cultural shifts that promote diversity and inclusion in their organization.
UPCEA, the online and professional education association, has recognized its members’ outstanding contributions to the association and the education field annually since 1953. McGrew will be honored alongside her fellow award winners during the 2025 UPCEA annual conference in Denver, Colorado, from March 24-26.
“The achievements showcased in this year’s nominations highlight the boundless commitment of UPCEA members to innovation and impact within higher education,” said UPCEA Awards Committee Co-Chairs Catie Weaver of Western Kentucky University and Patty Milner of University of Arkansas. “As we recognize the 2025 Association Award recipients, we commend their transformative contributions to online and professional education, which continue to set new standards and inspire a diverse community of learners and leaders.”
Do you want to apply for a grant to fund your upcoming research data project? Feeling overwhelmed not knowing where to start? A.T. Still Memorial Library’s Data Management Services is here to help guide you through the process.
How Can We Help?
Data Management Plans (DMPs): We will guide you in creating your comprehensive DMPs tailored to meet the funding agency requirements.
Data Organization and Storage: Learn strategies to help you structure your data for maximum accessibility and security.
Data Sharing and Repositories: Provide you with options for you to publish your datasets to increase visibility and comply with open-access mandates.
Data Clean-up and Visualization: Learn strategies on how to clean up your data and the best ways to visualize your data to tell the whole story about findings from your research.
Who Can Use This Service? Our Data Management Service is available to all researchers, faculty, and students across disciplines. Whether you are just starting a new project or wrapping up years of research, we’ll provide you with the tools and expertise you need to complete your project.
Awarded by the American Laser Study Club (ALSC), the Kumar Patel Prize recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in laser surgery and advanced the field through their work as educators.
Dr. Levine graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1973 and joined the faculty at ATSU-ASDOH in 2009. With over 20 years of laser dentistry experience, Dr. Levine was instrumental in co-developing the first accredited laser curriculum at a U.S. dental school.
As director of laser dentistry at ATSU-ASDOH, Dr. Levine provides hands-on training to students, leads innovative laser research, and advances special care dentistry through laser applications.
A.T. Still Memorial Library is happy to announce access to a new database, the U.S. Major Dailies, provided by ProQuest. Read articles from as far back as 1985 in the most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers:
New York Times
Washington Post
Los Angeles Times
Chicago Tribune
Wall Street Journal
Whether you just want to keep up to date with the news and read the most recent articles, or need to do some research including primary sources, this database is easy to use.
Simply use the main search bar and type in your topic or term. This is for the basic search, but there is also an advanced search. Once you see your results you can limit the results by filtering along the left-hand side. These filters include source type, publication date, publication title (unless you already searched within a specific newspaper), document type, subject, and more.
Additionally, if you know you only want to search the archives of a specific newspaper, you can select one of the five listed on the main page, such as the Chicago Tribune, and then perform a search within that newspaper.
Articles are updated every morning by 8:00 a.m. if you are looking for the most recent information available through the U.S. Major Dailies database.
Dr. Gold currently serves as a tenured full professor within the department, which she joined in 2011. She has served on numerous departmental, College-wide, and University-wide committees, including chairing the Public Health Advisory Committee and ATSU-CGHS Promotion and Tenure Committee. In 2022, she was honored with the Michael Samuels Impact award for her exceptional contributions to ATSU, particularly in public health community outreach.
Dr. Gold will succeed Mary-Katherine McNatt, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, CPH, COI, who has served as department chair since 2009. Dr. McNatt will return to her role as professor, where she looks forward to dedicating more time to teaching and research while continuing her service to ATSU-CGHS.
If you use your local public libraries, you may be aware of the amazing app Libby. Luckily, A.T. Still Memorial Library also has a collection that students, staff, and faculty can access either within the Libby app or through Overdrive (the parent company for Libby).
Think of Libby as your personal library on your phone or tablet. You can easily browse titles, place holds, and download materials directly to your device. The app is designed to be simple and enjoyable, with features like adjustable text sizes, sleep timers for audiobooks, and the ability to create reading lists.
Directions for a computer To access Overdrive on a desktop/laptop computer, either click on the Overdrive link in our A to Z database, or type in https://mobius.overdrive.com into your browser. Click on the “Sign In” button in the upper right hand corner. In order to sign in you will need to first select “A.T. Still University – Missouri Campus”. There is only one campus for ATSU listed, so even if you are in AZ or CA, you still will need to select Missouri Campus. Once you’ve selected the correct organization, you should be able to login in with your ATSU credentials. After you’re logged in you can browse our ebooks and audiobooks and start reading/listening!
Directions for the Libby App: Download Libby, the library app from your preferred app store. To add a library card, search for ATSU’s library by entering “Still” into the search bar. Select MOBIUS Consortium: A.T. Still University – Missouri Campus where you will enter your ATSU credentials.
You’ll see the home screen where you can start searching for titles or browse. When you select an audiobook or ebook, you can either check it out right away (like in the image of Fourth Wing) or you can place a hold and it’ll estimate how long until it’ll be available (like in the image of It’s Not Hysteria).
Essentially, Libby connects you to a vast collection of digital content offered by your library. All you need is your ATSU credentials to get started. For additional information about how to access Overdrive and Libby, please visit our guide. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your liaison or libaz@atsu.edu.
The annual symposium, hosted by the University of Tennessee’s College of Dentistry, provides a national forum for dental students and graduate trainees to present their research studies to an audience of their peers. At this year’s symposium, 117 students represented 49 dental schools in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces.
McSweeny’s research project, “Oral Nicotine Pouches: Histological Examination of Oral Mucosa with Chronic Use,” was conducted under the guidance of Carleigh Canterbury, DDS, assistant professor, director, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, ATSU-ASDOH, and Austin Shackelford, DMD, assistant professor, Oral Maxillofacial Radiology, ATSU-ASDOH.
Additionally, ATSU-ASDOH student Hannah Lee, D4, received an Honorable Mention for Outstanding Oral Presentation in Clinical Research.
A.T. Still Memorial Library hosted the exhibit, entitled “Expressions of Vulnerability and Empathy: A Journey Through Art and Healing,” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
Dr. Andrion challenged students to interpret complex case studies through diverse mediums, from the visual arts, such as paintings and drawings, to the performing arts, including dance.
By engaging with art, students delved deeper into the patient experience, fostering empathy, vulnerability, and a profound understanding of the human condition. This innovative approach not only enhances their clinical skills but also cultivates a holistic perspective on healthcare.
Led by Kat Bauer, OTD, MS, OTR/L, ’23, instructor, second-year students used their lab period to switch-adapt dozens of toys to give to children with disabilities this holiday season.
Many children with disabilities face challenges using toys with electrical components due to limited fine motor control. Switch adaptation makes play more accessible by allowing children to press a large button for easier interaction.
While the event spreads holiday cheer to local families, it also offers ATSU-ASHS OT students a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills in assistive technology, deepening their commitment to developing inclusive solutions that empower individuals of all abilities.
