Library Services

Vik is Coming!

August 23, 2021


New Group Study Room

August 23, 2021




Changes are Coming!

May 21, 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 Buddies Visit the STRF

March 27, 2020

  On Friday, March 6th, Briscoe Buddies Angel and June visited the South Texas Research Facility (STRF) for a puppy picnic to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day. Accompanied by their handlers, Dana Whitmire and Andrea Schorr, both Angel and June joined STRF faculty and staff for a walk on the greenway followed by lots of cuddles. […]


Surprise Visit to the Library

December 13, 2019

Library therapy dog June made a surprise visit to the library on Thursday 12/12. Seen here with her pet-parent librarian Dana Whitmire, June is a certified therapy dog with the PAWS organization and will be making regular visits to the UT Health campus in the coming year.


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 […]


Stewards of the P.I. Nixon Library

July 12, 2019

“Tucked away on the fifth floor of the Briscoe Library is a room with large windows on its double doors. This allows one to see several objects, including a rhinestone-studded skeleton, sepia portrait of a distinguished gentleman and an entire wall of books. Here, you will meet Andrea Schorr, head of resource management, as well […]