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September 16, 2021



We’re Still Here! Just Virtually…

March 27, 2020

During this difficult time, library liaisons and all other library staff are on the job and ready to help. All library resources are available and services (other than face-to-face, and with a few other exceptions) are fully operational. Librarians and library staff remain available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to answer […]


Briscoe Librarians on Predatory Publishing

March 27, 2020

Librarians Emme Lopez and Chris Gaspard published an article entitled, “Predatory publishing and the academic librarian: Developing tools to make decisions” in the Jan-Mar issue of Medical Reference Services Quarterly. Confusion exists around identifying trustworthy journals, especially those without the benefit of name recognition. Authors often turn to their librarian for help determining whether a […]


Library Liaisons: Who, What, Where, When

September 13, 2019

WHO Chris Gaspard, MSLS Head of Liaison Services & Liaison to the School of Medicine Jeff Lacy, MLIS Liaison to the School of Dentistry and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Rebecca Howe, MLIS Liaison to the School of Health Professions Emme Lopez, MLS Liaison to the School of Nursing WHAT UT Health Briscoe Library Liaisons […]


New Changes Coming to PubMed in 2020

August 16, 2019

NCBI has been experimenting over the past few years for ways to improve the overall search quality and user experience for PubMed users. The new PubMed will be incorporating a new, modern interface, updated features including advanced search, clipboard, options for sharing results, and a new “cite” button that provides easy access to citation information in […]


E-Resource of the Month: Study Materials

August 16, 2019

Looking for study materials? The library has many resources to help start the school year off right. AccessMedicine – Study Tools AccessSurgery – Study Tools AnatomyTV– Quizzes and Activities Board Vitals (via STAT!Ref)


E-Resource of the Month: SCImago Journal Ranking (SJR)

May 24, 2019

Trying to figure out which journal to publish in? SCImago Journal Ranking (SJR) can help you decide! SJR is based on prestige from a journal to another, using current year citations to the source items published in that journal during the previous three years. SJR, a counterpart to Impact Factors, is freely available through the SCImago […]


E-Resource of the Month: ClinicalKey Presentation Maker

April 19, 2019

ClinicalKey, well known for its books and journals content, offers a variety of other services. Looking for a video or image to add to your presentation? ClinicalKey has over 4 million images and over 50,000 videos available for use. Simply search and select images, insert into Presentation Maker and export into PowerPoint (with citation included). See […]


E-Resource of the Month: NEJM Resident 360

March 15, 2019

Designed specifically for residents, NEJM Resident 360 gives you the information, resources, and support you need to approach your rotations – and life as a resident – with confidence. NEJM Resident 360 offers the following sections: Rotation Prep – choose from over 30 rotations to learn fast facts; landmark clinical trials, reviews, guidelines and additional […]