Gary is the Drexel University Librarian for Nursing and Health Professions. He educates and instructs the Drexel community focusing on the utilization of library-related databases, tools, and resources. He specializes in health sciences-based library instruction in multiple fields with a strong focus on evidence-based practice related topics and the use of bibliographic citation tools such as EndNote.

Mr. Childs has a strong commitment to volunteer service demonstrated previous role on the board of the Medical Library Association of Philadelphia and his work in animal rescue and advocacy.