Library Liaison Profiles

Gregg is a Health Sciences Librarian. He is the liaison to the School of Nursing. His research interests include healthcare education, LGBTQ+ librarianship, and the use of medical and drug information to improve patient outcomes and reduce health disparities.

Education:

• MSLS, University of Kentucky
• MST, Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University
• BS, Biology, Tulane University

Experience:

• Health Sciences Librarian, Stony Brook University, January 2017- present
• Research Services Librarian, Mercer University, January 2015-January 2017
• Health Sciences Librarian,  Tallahassee Community College, January 2012-December 2014
• Visiting Reference and Instruction Librarian, Eastern Kentucky University, August 2010-December 2011

Selected Publications, Presentations & Service

Publications: 

Hinrichs, R. J., Bakker, C. J., Brigham, T. J., Ginier, E. C., Stevens, G. A., & Alpi, K. M. (2020). Exploring interprofessional collaboration and attitudes of health sciences librarians. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 108(3), 440–451. https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2020.804

Siegel, J., Morris, M., & Stevens, G. A. (2020). Perceptions of academic librarians toward LGBTQ information needs: An exploratory study. College & Research Libraries, 81(1): 122-148. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.81.1.122

Stevens, G. A., Hinton, E. G., & Brown, R. E. (2019). Research and Instruction Services for Online Advanced Practice Nursing Programs: A Survey of North American Academic Librarians. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 107(4), 508-514. https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2019.689

Stevens, G. A., Morris, M., Nguyen, T., & Vardell, E. (2019). Health sciences librarians in the field: advocating and campaigning for LGBTQ+ health. In LGBTQ+ Librarianship in the 21st Century: Emerging Directions of Advocacy and Community Engagement in Diverse Information Environments (Advances in Librarianship, Vol. 45, pp. 65–87). Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing.

Koos, J. A., Saragossi, J., Stevens, G. A., & Filosa, S. (2019). A partnership between academic and public librarians: “What the Health” workshop series. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 107(2), 232–237. https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2019.564

Marshall, L. L., & Stevens, G. A. (2018). Management of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome. The Consultant Pharmacist: The Journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 33(12), 691–701. https://doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2018.691.

Marshall, L. L., Hayslett, R. L., & Stevens, G. A. (2018). Therapy for Open-Angle Glaucoma. The Consultant Pharmacist: The Journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 33(8), 432–445.

Stevens, G. A., Nguyen, T., & Fajardo, F. J. (2018). LGBT Senior Health Disparities: Information Resources to Bridge the Gap. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 22(2), 150–157. https://doi.org/10.1080/15398285.2018.1451143

Aycock, M. M., Sikes, M. L., & Stevens, G. A. (2018). Physician Assistant Student Perceptions of “Muddiest Point” Classroom Assessment Technique Implementation. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 29(2), 115–117. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPA.0000000000000197

Stevens, G. A. (2018). Curry’s Study on the Quality of Public Library Reference Service to LGBTQ Youth. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 13(1), 57–63. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip29399

Stevens, G. A., Nguyen, T., Lerner, R. C., & Jo, P. (2017). Rising Stars Research Projects 2016-2017: Action Research to Improve MLA’s Communities. Hypothesis: Journal of the Research Section of MLA, 29(2), 8–20.

Stevens, G. A., Fitterling, L., & Kelly, F. V. (2017). Trip Database: Turning Research into Practice for Evidence-Based Care. Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 36(4), 391–398. https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2017.1369288

Marshall, L. L., Peasah, S., & Stevens, G. A. (2017). Clostridium difficile Infection in Older Adults: Systematic Review of Efforts to Reduce Occurrence and Improve Outcomes. The Consultant Pharmacist: The Journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 32(1), 24–41. https://doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2017.24

Stevens, G. A. (2016). Probiotics for Digestive Health: A Review of Information Resources. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 20(4), 167–172. https://doi.org/10.1080/15398285.2016.1202019

Academic Presentations:

Stevens, GA, Hinton EG, Brown RE. Elevating nursing librarianship: assessing trends in distance librarian services for advanced practice nursing programs. Paper presented at: Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; May 2019; Chicago, IL.

Stevens, GA, Hinton EG, Brown RE. Speeding Ahead: Assessing Trends in Distance Librarian Services for Advanced Practice Nursing Programs. Paper presented at: Southern Chapter, Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; October 2018; Orlando, FL.

Stevens, GA, Hinton EG, Brown RE. Using Online Technology to Help Advanced Practice Nursing Programs: A Survey of Current Librarian Practice in Canada. Paper presented at: Canadian Health Libraries Association / Association des bibliotèques de la santé du Canada (CHLA/ABSC) Annual Conference; June 2018; St. John’s, NL.

Roberts TR, LaPolla FWZ, Stevens GA. What We Talk about When We Talk about Collaboration: A Scoping Review. Paper presented at: Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; May 2018; Atlanta, GA.

Koos J, Saragossi J, Stevens GA. What the Health: Helping Public Librarians Adapt, Transform and Lead in Consumer Health Information. Paper presented at: Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; May 2018; Atlanta, GA.

Fajardo FJ, Stevens GA. Building Connections: Outreach during the First Year as a Liaison Librarian. Poster presented at: Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; May 2016; Toronto, ON.

Stevens GA, Fajardo FJ. Meeting Your Patrons: Engaging and Marketing Your Services as a First-Year Liaison Librarian. Poster presented at: Southern Chapter, Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; October 2015; San Juan, PR.

Stevens G. Beyond CINAHL: Using Non-Journal Information Resources for Allied Health Library Instruction. Poster presented at: Southern Chapter, Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; October 2014; Mobile, AL.

Stevens G. Mobile Technology and Community College Allied Health Students: New Paths to Information Literacy. Paper presented at: Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; May 2014; Chicago, IL.

Stevens G. The Use of Mobile Technology as a Vehicle for Information Delivery to Allied Health Students at a Community College. Paper presented at: Southern Chapter, Medical Library Association Annual Meeting; October 2013; Ridgeland, MS.

Honors and Awards:

• Presidential Award, Medical Library Association, 2020
• Research Award (Honorable Mention), Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, 2019
• Research Award (First Prize), Southern Chapter, Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, 2018
• Rising Stars Program, Medical Library Association, 2016-2017

Certifications:

Distinguished Member, Academy of Health Information Professionals, Medical Library Association, 2020-2025

Professional Service:

• Director, Rising Stars Program, Medical Library Association, 2019-2022
• 2021 National Program Committee, Medical Library Association, 2019-2021
• Treasurer, New York/New Jersey Chapter, Medical Library Association, 2020-2022
• Convener, LGBTQ Health Sciences Librarians Special Interest Group, Medical Library Association, 2017-2019
• Program Committee, New York/New Jersey Chapter, Medical Library Association, 2018
• Papers Coordinator, Program Committee, Southern Chapter, Medical Library Association, 2016
• Vice-Chair, Atlanta Health Sciences Library Consortium, 2016
• Chair, Membership Committee, Georgia Health Sciences Library Association, 2015-2016
• Newsletter Editor, LGBTQ Health Sciences Librarians Special Interest Group, Medical Library Association, 2014-2016               
• Membership Committee, Florida Health Sciences Library Association, 2012-2014