Faculty members were nominated and selected by their fellow colleagues for their contributions during the 2025-2026 academic year. See below for award name, award recipient, and quotes from nominating colleagues.
ASHS Junior Faculty of the Year Award: Clay Walker, MSPAS, PA-C
“In the short time that Clay has been an assistant professor at ATSU-ASHS, he has received the Mayo Clinic Allied Health Researcher of the Year Award, has a combination of 20 published and accepted articles/abstracts and has presented at eight national conferences and seven state conferences. In addition, he is doing a great job as director of the ATSU-ASHS’ PA didactic curriculum.”
ASHS Faculty Educator of the Year Award: Virginia Little, PhD, PT, NCS, ADHD-RSP
“Dr. Little is a leader in innovative learning-centered instructional design. Dr. Little’s current scholarship of teaching is focused on neurodivergent learners and she is actively implementing these evidence based design methods in her coursework. Through her teaching, Dr. Little works to create learning environments that reduce unnecessary cognitive load while building belonging and aligning facilitation of retention of learned material.”
ASHS Faculty Scholar of the Year Award: Lourdes Martinez-Nieto, PhD
“Dr. Martinez-Nieto is a productive researcher whose work is centered on providing clinicians and researchers with the tools and insights to support accurate diagnoses, appropriate interventions and more equitable practices for Spanish/English bilingual children. She has six published manuscripts with an additional five under review and has presented at 18 conferences at state, national, and international levels.”
ASHS Service of the Year Award: David Doubblestein, PT, PhD
“Dr. Doubblestein has been a leader as the chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and as a member of the Faculty Senate. He also chairs the National Lymphedema Network Medical Advisory Committee and is vice president of the Lymphology Association of North America. Dr. Doubblestein advances the treatment of children with lymphedema through his community service with Camp WatchMe. He also serves as an associate editor and guest editor for various journals.”
The Emerging Educator Award honors an individual who is an up-and-coming athletic training educator and has demonstrated excellence in values toward education and teaching abilities. The recipient excels in delivering and promoting athletic training education through various means at the local and regional levels.
Dr. Harris will receive her award at the NATA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in June.
Third-year osteopathic medical students from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) attended the 2026 Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS) Annual Conference from Apr. 29-May 3 in Boise, Idaho.
Celebrating a Year of Success and Innovation
I would like to congratulate our faculty, staff, and students on another successful year. The library staff is especially thrilled for our graduating students—completing your journey is an amazing achievement!
Spring Semester Highlights
The libraries remained a hub of activity this spring, hosting several key events across our campuses:
Faculty Appreciation Week: In March, we hosted receptions in Kirksville, Mesa, and St. Louis, featuring selected 2025 faculty abstracts in conjunction with Research Support.
AI Show & Share: In collaboration with ITS, we hosted three sessions showcasing the novel and exciting ways AI is being integrated across the university.
Data Services: We celebrated Love Data Week in February
National Library Week was celebrated with “Joy” and make-your-own bookmarks by students on all our campuses in April.
Finally, I would like to congratulate our staff who have papers and posters accepted for our annual conference in late May.
Dot Winslow, Laura Barkema, Hal Bright: Beyond the Desk: Using a Targeted Email Campaign to Boost Student Engagement and Success in PA Clinical Rotations
Mohammad Aslam:Designing Effective Interfaces to Optimize User Experience in Academic Libraries
Maud Mundava: Oh the Places You’ll Go: Career Pathways in Health Sciences Librarianship
Leslie Golamb, Hal Bright: Medical Librarianship in the 21st Century: A Bibliometric Analysis of Four Core Journals
Maud Mundava:It’s Not Just Paperwork: Reimagining Evaluations as Collaborative Conversations
Laura Barkema: Got Curriculum? Scaffolded Instruction to Support Student Learning and Growth
Stay tuned for a post-conference wrap up in our next newsletter.
Graduation and Student Success
As the semester comes to a close, we’re excited to celebrate our graduates and reflect on the many ways the library has supported student success throughout their academic journeys.
First, let us congratulate ATSU-KCOM ‘26 and ATSU-MOSDOH ‘26 on reaching this milestone in your life. The Medical Prototype Club created a “signing bench” at the library to commemorate this fantastic event. Here is your chance to place your name in “perpetuity” for all to see.
Stop by and sign your name and graduation year on the bench located at the library from May 15-16 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and May 17 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
What are they saying:Graduation Spotlight:
“ATSU’s library has been essential to my success during the didactic years. When I started medical school, I was overwhelmed by the amount of information being thrown at me from every direction, but the library provided countless resources to help me consolidate the chaos. From 3D models for visualizing anatomical structures to database access for research support, the library provides everything we need to succeed in the first two years and beyond. Along with its countless resources, the library always has friendly faces available to ask for advice or guidance on where to start or how to proceed next. I am so grateful for everything the library has provided over my didactic years and I know that the continued support of our staff and faculty will carry me successfully through the clinical years and into my future practice. “ – Grace Prestley, DO, ’28
“The library has been incredibly user-friendly. Throughout my time as a student, allowing me to quickly locate relevant articles that support my academic work. Its intuitive design has strengthened my ability to conduct research and engage in focused, in-depth inquiry. What has made my experience even more meaningful is the helpfulness of the library staff. They have always been approachable, supportive, and willing to guide me, whether I needed help finding resources or refining my research strategies. Their support has played an important role in my success, and I am truly grateful for the welcoming and resourceful environment they have created. – John Williams, DNP, ’29
“The A.T. Still Memorial Library was instrumental to my success as a student, providing access to an exceptional breadth of resources alongside outstanding faculty and course content. Its vast collection and immediate availability of materials made it an essential foundation for my academic achievement” – Cristian P. Fernandez Falcon, MEd, ’26
Spring Events Recap:
Valentine Card Making Event (Feb. 6–11) In partnership with MoSGA, students created and shared handmade Valentine’s cards, spreading positivity and connection across campus.
Author Book Talk with Dr. Pria Anand (Feb. 17) Participants joined an engaging session with Dr. Pria Anand as part of the Library’s Author Series, gaining insight into her work and experiences.
***We value your feedback. If you attended the author talk, please take a moment to complete our feedback form and help us to continue to improve future programming.
Spring into Wellness – Relaxation Center The Library’s Relaxation Center continued to offer a welcoming space for students to unwind with fidgets, puzzles, games, and leisure reading during the busy semester.
Additional Items of Note:
Finals Week Survival @ the Library: Stop by for coffee, tea, snacks, study spaces, fidgets, and games designed to help you recharge and finish the semester strong. On the Missouri campus: May 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Notary Services: Notary services are available for students, staff, and faculty during the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
Special arrangements can be made for other days and times by contacting Debra Loguda-Summers at dsummers@atsu.edu. More information can be found here.
Community and Outreach:
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our recent donation drive in support of the local Humane Society. We are grateful for the strong community response and the generous contributions of supplies and resources to help care for animals in need. This effort reflects the compassion and commitment of our community, and we sincerely appreciate all who helped make it a success.
Looking ahead to our summer hours:
Summer Hours starting May 23, 2026:
Saturday/Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays.
A.T. Still University alumni and friends heard directly from the University community on Wednesday, April 15, during Thank-a-Donor Day. Students, faculty, and staff on the Mesa, Arizona, campus took part in this University Advancement-organized event, connecting with donors through handwritten notes and short video messages to share the real impact their support has on student and faculty success.
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Spring Wellness Run drew record participation this year, raising $1,377.11 for the ATSU Student Emergency Fund.
Held on Saturday, April 11, the event welcomed 70 participants, which marks nearly triple the turnout since the run launched in 2023, when 26 runners took part, growing to 34 in 2024 and 42 in 2025.
This year’s run even attracted an out-of-state participant, a runner traveling from Tennessee to South Dakota who had discovered the race online and registered the night before the event. Additionally, after the race, participants relaxed with soft tissue massages provided by the SAAO Stretch Clinic, helping to promote muscle recovery and overall well-being.
Arizona Campus Library Updates
Cheers to the Graduates!
The Arizona campus staff would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the graduating students of ATSU-ASDOH, ATSU-ASHS, and ATSU-SOMA. We look forward to commemorating your incredible achievements over the next month!
Exploring New Horizons
On March 10, our staff visited the ASU Polytechnic Campus Library in Mesa and the Mayo Clinic libraries in Phoenix. We’ve brought back a wealth of ideas to modernize our spaces, signage, and events to better support our students’ academic journey.
Spring Events Recap
We showcased the NLM exhibit “Surviving and Thriving,“ detailing the history and cultural impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Our faculty appreciation reception highlighted impressive research abstracts from across the University.
National Library Week: Students got creative with DIY bookmarks and shared their top reads on our recommendation board. Check them out on the library’s Instagram channel!
New Study Spaces: We’ve installed new collaborative tables featuring built-in charging ports—perfect for group projects. Stay tuned for more exciting upgrades to the library’s study environment!
California Campus Library Updates
The library participated in February’s Dreamline Pathway event on Friday, February 6. Activities included a wellness catcher, Bucky coloring page, and 3D printed brain puzzles. Models and anatomy posters were arranged for easy viewing, as this was the first opportunity for the visiting high school students to see anatomy models.
To celebrate National Library Week, the California and Arizona branches partnered with Student Affairs to bring DIY bookmark makerspaces to their patrons. California also offered themed snacks, including Alphabet cookies, Nerds, and “Bookworms,” (gummy worms!) Students could tell library staff their favorite book to receive a Bucky sticker.
Over the last six months, the library has added a few new databases and resources, including a robust public health database, a new AI Journal by a reputable publisher, as well as an additional clinical tool. Find out more about these resources below:
Epocrates+ Epocrates is a versatile clinical support tool available as a mobile app (iOS and Android), providing essential resources including drug prescribing and safety information, an interaction checker, a dosing calculator, clinical practice guidelines, and “Bugs & Drugs” susceptibility data. For more exhaustive clinical support, Epocrates+ expands on these basics through a web-browser interface, offering specialized features not found in the standard app. This premium web version includes in-depth, peer-reviewed disease monographs developed with the BMJ Publishing Group, a comprehensive database of lab tests and herbal supplements, and an Infectious Disease Treatment Selector. Additionally, Epocrates+ provides streamlined ICD-10 coding tools to assist with documentation, making it a robust desktop companion to the mobile-focused drug and safety tools.
GIDEON GIDEON (Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Online Network) is an expansive evidence-based platform dedicated to infectious disease, epidemiology, and microbiology. Updated daily by a global team of scientists, it synthesizes millions of data points to support pathogen identification, diagnosis, and dynamic data analysis. Beyond its diagnostic tools—which include Bayesian analysis-based differential diagnosis and a “Why Not” feature for ruled-out diseases—the platform also supports professional development. Through a partnership with PRIME Education, users can earn free Continuing Education (CE/CME) credits (up to 0.5 credits per point-of-care activity) for various medical professions, including medicine, nursing, and physician assistants, accessible directly through the “CE Credits” link in the platform’s footer.
NEJM AI New England Journal of Medicine AI is a rigorous, monthly interdisciplinary journal from the NEJM Group that bridges the gap between fast-moving developments in machine learning and their practical application in clinical medicine. Adhering to the prestigious peer-review standards of its parent publication, the journal facilitates a unique dialogue between clinicians and technical researchers by pairing “pre-clinical” breakthroughs with clinical studies. Its comprehensive scope covers everything from medical imaging and personalized medicine to the ethical, regulatory, and medicolegal implications of healthcare technology.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact your liaison librarian or email libaz@atsu.edu.
In the world of evidence synthesis (think scoping and systematic reviews), the most visible research is often just the tip of the iceberg. To conduct a truly comprehensive review, researchers must look beneath the surface at grey literature.
What is Grey Literature?
Grey literature is information produced by government agencies, academic institutions, businesses, and industries in formats not controlled by commercial publishing.
Why Use Grey Literature?
The goal of evidence synthesis is to capture all available evidence applicable to a research question. Relying solely on academic journals can lead to a skewed understanding due to:
Mitigating publication bias: Journals have a strong bias toward publishing studies with significant effects. Studies showing “no effect” often go unpublished, but knowing an intervention had no effect is just as important for making decisions in practice and policy.
Timeliness: Traditional publishing is slow. Grey literature is released much faster, making it vital for emerging issues and capturing the most recent research.
Comprehensive scope: It creates a more complete view of existing literature, including the “cutting-edge” data shared before formal publication.
Best Sources for Finding Grey Literature
1. Clinical Trial Registries
These are the “go-to” sources for intervention-based clinical questions. They capture in-progress and completed trials that may not yet be reflected in published journals.
Government agencies produce high-quality statistical reports and white papers. If an agency works in your research area (e.g., CDC for public health or AHRQ for patient safety), search their site directly. Here are a few examples:
Preprints allow you to find completed research shared before it has been peer-reviewed, bypassing the traditional “publication time-lag.” Here are some common preprint servers:
Organizations often produce “invisible” literature—reports, white papers, and newsletters—that will not be found in databases. Unsure of where to find organizations in your field? Take a look at the resources below:
Dissertations and theses are normally not indexed in general bibliographic databases such as MEDLINE. There are exceptions though, and in CINAHL and PsycInfo you can search by “Source Type” and select Dissertations. See what this looks like below:
We have even more information on our Grey Literature LibGuide, including how to cite and appraise grey literature. Please check it out. And remember, if you have any questions, please contact your liaison librarian, we are here to help!
