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Poster Sessions

Monday, October 6

8:15 am - 9:15 am:  Poster Session 1

Location:  Pre-Function Space

 Title Author(s) 
Clinical Blogs: Connecting Residents, Faculty, Physicians, Nurses, and other Healthcare Professionals with evidence via library resources
Rachel C. Perry MS, MLIS; John Nemeth MSLS
Connecting Older Adults to Health Information: Building a Repository of Resources that provide support on a national level to community members in library settings and collaborative partnerships Shanna Hastie, LMSW; Bennie Finch, MLIS, MSW; Rebecca Brown, MLS
Marketing and Promotion Strategies for an Expanding Graphic Medicine Collection Chloe Hough, MLIS, AHIP; Victoria Miller, MLIS; Ariel Pomputius, MLIS, AHIP
From Collection to Connection: Engaging Users in Wellness Collection Development at an Academic Health Science Library Christopher Eaton, MLS; Jennie Crumpton, MLIS; Ariel Pomputius, MLIS, AHIP
Digital Harmony: Phasing Out Print in Tune with Medical Education Kendra Heinold, MLIS, AHIP; Robyn Rosasco, MSLIS, AHIP; Cali Robins; Lauren Cocke, MSI; Martin Wood, EdD, MSLIS, AHIP
The Art of Partnership: A Health Sciences Library and Student Services Collaboration in Graphic Medicine Janet Chan, MLIS, RN, AHIP; Melinda H. Berg, MLIS, AHIP
Rehearsing for Future Scholarship: A Literature Review Elective for Medical Students Jenny Mills, MA, MSIS, AHIP; Sarah Keil, MLS, MA
Finding a New Rhythm for Reference Statistics Alexandria Q. Wilson, MSIS, AHIP; Lilia Brock, BA; Rachel E. Roberts, MSIS, AHIP

Tuesday, October 7

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm:  Poster Session 2

Location:  Pre-Function Space

Title  Author(s)
The Importance of Orientation for New Hires: Strategic Imperative for Organizational SuccessLaTwania Miller, MLIS
Skill and Knowledge Transition from Librarian to ScientistStephanie Harris, MLS, AHIP
Investigating Imposter Phenomenon Among Librarians Providing Evidence Synthesis ServicesKimberly Reycraft, MLIS; Traci Mays
Collaborative Harmonies: Past Legacies and Present Practices in Health Sciences Librarianship at the University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleNiki Cobb, MSIS, AHIP; Charles Barthel, MSIS, AHIP; Melanie Dixson, MSIS, AHIP
Teaching Autonomy: Library Instruction in Pre-College STEM InitiativesMelissa Deuber, MSIS
Setting the Tempo: Bridging Health Sciences with Broader DisciplinesMelanie Dixson, MSIS, AHIP; Jamia Williams, MLS, AHIP
Libraries for All: An Audit of Accessibility of Physical Library SpacesKelli Anne Gecawich, MLIS, M.Ed.; Will Olmstadt, MS, MPH; Rachel~Anne Spencer, MSIS
Music to Our Ears: Assessing First-Year Medical Student Motivations to Meet with Librarians in a Research CourseNatasha Williams, MLIS, AHIP; Shalu Gillum, JD, MLS, D-AHIP; Emily Hannum, MLIS; Pamela Herring, MLIS, D-AHIP; Deedra Walton, MLS, D-AHIP; Nadine Dexter, Ed.D, MLS, D-AHIP

The American Psychological Association (APA)/Library Resource Module: An interdisciplinary approach to enhance scholarly writing proficiency

Janet Chan, MLIS, RN, AHIP; Annmarie Lyles, PhD, RN, CNE; Kathi Katz, PhD, RN, CNE; Joan Perl, MS, RN, NI-BC; Tasha M. Brown, PhD, PMP; Ardis Hanson, PhD, MLS, AHIP

Paper Sessions

Monday, October 6

Paper Session 1:  Information Needs, Resource Development, and Research Support

12:30 am - 1:45 pm

Location:  Compass East


Title  Author(s)
Knowledge essentials regarding genetic or pharmacogenetic testing patient information Helen Naylor, MS; Spencer DesAutels, MLIS; Ashley Sellers, MS; Kemberlee Bonett, MA; David Schlundt, PhD; Lori Anne Parker-Danley, PhD; Taneya Koonce, MLIS, MPH; Nunzia Giuse, MD, MLS, FACMI, FMLA
Failure of Skepticism, an Elegy: Conducting Classroom Exercises Regarding Image Fabrication and Flawed Data in Alzheimer's Articles Candace K. Vance, MLIS
Harmonizing Learning and Outreach: A Practicum Partnership for Research Impact Programming Annabelle Holt, MSLS; Stephanie Henderson, MLS; Sara Neahring
Innovation in connecting with undergraduate students in health-related Living Learning Communities: A harmonious partnership Janet Chan, MLIS, RN, AHIP; Allison M. Howard, MLIS, AHIP
Applying Critical Information Theory in Health Sciences Librarianship: Reflections from a First-Year Experience Jessica Diaz, MLIS

Monday, October 6

Paper Session 2: Professional Development and Leadership

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:  Compass East


 Title  Author(s)
Beyond the MLS: Exploring Educational Eligibility in Health Science Librarian Positions David Petersen, MSLIS, MA, AHIP
Amplifying Potential: Results from a Scoping Review of Development Initiatives for Early Career Academic Librarians Lindsey Baird, MSLS; Annabelle Holt, MSLS; Sally Smith, MSLS, AHIP; Karen Buron, MLIS; Shelby Carroll, MLS; Amanda McLeod, MLS
Remote/Hybrid Work during Onboarding: Experiences of Early Career Medical and Health Sciences Librarians David Petersen, MSLIS, MA, AHIP; Debbie Montenegro, MSIS; Sandra Yvette Desjardines, PhD, MLS
Empower & Mentor: A Peer‑Led Framework for Responsive and Evolving IACUC Literature Support Lauren E. Robinson, MSLS; Helen Bischoff, MLIS, MAEd


Monday, October 6

Paper Session 3: Professional Development and Leadership

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Location:  Compass East


 Title  Author(s)
Integrating Generative AI into Research Data Management Instruction for Biomedical Engineering Students Alexander J. Carroll, MSLS, AHIP; Joshua Borycz, PhD, MSIS; Nicole K. Stephens, MSIS; Nadia Merritt, MSIS
Remixing Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Library Instruction with LibWizard Interactive Tutorials Courtney Pyche, MSI, AHIP; Ariel Pomputius, MLIS, AHIP
Getting into the Research Rhythm: Teaching Medical Students How to Write and Publish Evidence Synthesis Projects Michelle Keba Knecht, MSIS, MSL, AHIP
Teaching Evidence-Based Quality Improvement in Rural Residency Programs Emily Brennan, MLIS; Amanda Davis, MPH, RDN, CHES; Lauren Marozzi, MS
Enhancing Clinical Insights and Education through a Natural Language Processing Tool: Use Cases from an Academic Medical Center Jing Su, MD, MS, MSIS; Dario A. Giuse, Dr. Ing, MS, FACMI; Taneya Y. Koonce, MSLS, MPH; Poppy A. Krump, MSIS; Annette M. Williams, MLS; Nunzia B. Giuse, MD, MLS, FACMI, FMLA


Tuesday, October 7

Paper Session 4: Library Collections, Services, Spaces and Resource Development

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Location:  Compass East

 Title  Author(s)
A duet of libraries: How a university library and a hospital library listen to the chorus of responses from medical residents and fellows for their scale of library usage and preferences Nicole Covone, MLIS, AHIP; Francisco J. Fajardo, Ph.D., MLIS, MPA, MA, AHIP-D; Daisy De La Rosa, MLIS
Investigating Health Sciences Students’ Experiences with Leisure Reading Through a Survey Chloe Hough, MLIS, AHIP; Jennifer Crumpton, MLIS, MOT, CRDH; Courtney Pyche, MS, AHIP-P, CHIS-I; Nina Stoyan-Rosenzweig
Systematic review of recent documents containing best practices and resources for community-driven research in communities experiencing poor health Spencer J DesAutels, MLIS; Mallory N Blasingame, MA, MSIS; Annette M Williams, MLS; Leslie R Boone, MPH; Laura A Logie, PhD; Tiffany Vassell, RN; Braveheart Gillani, PhD; Jasmine Bell, MPH; Alicia Cavanaugh, PhD; Taneya Y Koonce, MSLS, MPH; Consuelo H Wilkins, MD, MSCI; Nunzia Bettinsoli Giuse, MD, MLS, FACMI, FMLA
Data Science Education in the Libraries: A Review of Current Landscape and Future Prospects Natya Hans, MTech, PhD; Carrie D Adams, MA,LIS; MA, IDT; Mary E Edwards, MLIS, EdD, AHIP

Lightning Talks

Tuesday, October 7

9:45 am - 11:15 am

Location:  Compass East

 TitleAuthor(s)
Ready, Check, Go! Integrating a Research Team Checkpoint Tracker into an Evidence Synthesis Services Communication FlowMichelle Knecht, MSIS, MSL, AHIP; Tiffany Follin, MLIS, MA WGSS, AHIP
Establishing a Narrative Review Fellowship for Medical Students at the University of KentuckyJulie M. Volpenhein MLSL; Lauren E. Robinson MSLS
The Key Roles of Academic Health Sciences Librarians as Collaborators in The United StatesIrma Singarella, MPA, MLS, EdD
Roadmap to Student Success: A Graduate Intern's Experience with Literature SearchingJack M. Jenkins; Cayla M. Robinson, MSLS
Librarian Involvement in Dental & Oral Health Systematic ReviewsEmily C. Harris, MLIS; Jennie R. B. Crumpton, MLIS, MOT, CRDH; Melissa H. Ernst, MLIS; Jessica R. Hollister, MLIS, CA
Finding music in the noise: Validating a high-sensitivity pharmacy education hedgeHilary Jasmin, MSIS; Krystal Bullers, MLIS, AHIP; Rebecca B. Carlson, MLS, AHIP; Deborah D. Divis, MLIS, AHIP; Emily F. Gorman, MLIS; Molly K. Maloney, MLA; Rachel Whitney, MLIS, AHIP
App Dap: Establishing Connections with New Residents by Promoting Mobile Applications Available via the Library

John Sanders, MLIS

The Liaison Leap: Reflections on Transitioning RolesAmanda Jenkins, MLIS
From Solo Acts to Ensemble Work: Systematic Review Training Variations for New LibrariansEmily Adydan, MSLS; Bryn Murphy, MLIS
Finding Our Rhythm: Implementing a Discovery Layer to Bridge Rural Hospital and Library ResourcesTiffney Gipson-Goodwin, MHA, MSLS; Lauren E. Robinson, MSLS; Laura C. Davison, MSLS
Developing a Research Curriculum for a Chaplain Residency ProgramKayce Gill, MSIS, AHIP-D
Roots and Rights: Supporting Migrant Farmworkers with Health Information and Legal AidShafer G. Tharrington, MLIS; Hannah Lewis, BFA; Wil Petty

Panel Session

Tuesday, October 7

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:  Compass East

Title:  Fostering Growth: Building Strong Mentor-Mentee Relationships in Libraries

Moderator(s): Dr. Shannon Jones, and Tamara Nelson

Authors:  Tamara M. Nelson, MLIS, EdS, AHIP; Shannon D. Jones, EdD, M.Ed, MLS, AHIP, FMLA; David Petersen, MSLIS, MA, AHIP; Francisco J. Fajardo, Ph.D., MLIS, MPA, MA, AHIP-D; Nick Vera, Ph.D., MLIS; Jessica Diaz, MLIS

Objective: Join this engaging panel as panelists share their experiences from different programs designed to support professional growth through mentorship. They will highlight strategies for building trust, navigating challenges, and fostering reciprocal growth, while offering practical takeaways to help participants create and strengthen mentorship opportunities in their own libraries.

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