News from the Libraries

Featured New Books/eBooks for March 2020

March 27, 2020

For a list of the newest titles at the Briscoe Library click here. Purchase suggestions? Complete the online Purchase Suggestion Form or contact Andrea N. Schorr, Associate Director of Resource Management.  


Historical Medical Instruments on Display at Local Heritage Center

March 24, 2020

Nestled in the heart of downtown is the newly designed Bexar Heritage Center, a project which began its development in early 2017 as part of a idea spearheaded by County Judge Nelson Wolff. The goal of the Center is to preserve the historical roots of Bexar County and highlight the accomplishments of the county government. […]


News from the Libraries February 2020

February 14, 2020

The February issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Image of Research 2020 Judges John Calhoon, MD, Experiences of a Congenital Heart Surgeon Save the Date – Fiesta Celebration! Congratulations to Library Staff More Than 50 Names Submitted for the New Library […]


Image of Research 2020 Judges

February 14, 2020

Briscoe Library is pleased to announce the judges for the 2020 Image of Research Photography Competition. The judges are listed as follows: Dr. Jaqueline Mok, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bridgette Piernik-Yoder, Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy Jo Ann Jordan, Assistant Professor, Clinical Director, Dental Hygiene Dr. Maria Danet Bluhm, Associate […]


John Calhoon, MD, Experiences of a Congenital Heart Surgeon

February 14, 2020

In February, the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library Lecture Series welcomed John Calhoon, MD, to speak on the history of heart surgery and his experiences as a congenital heart surgeon. Recounting his experiences a boy learning by his surgeon father’s side, Dr. Calhoon described how he is able to pass on the […]


Congratulations to Library Staff

February 14, 2020

Several Briscoe Library staff members recently reached a milestone in their careers here at UT Health San Antonio.  Join us in congratulating and thanking them for their years of service.   Chris Gaspard – 30 years Associate Director of Liaison Services & Liaison to the School of Medicine Rona Mesa – 30 years Administrative Assistant-Senior […]


More Than 50 Names Submitted for the New Library Lounge

February 14, 2020

Shortly after the first of the year, a white board was rolled out into the entry area of Briscoe Library. It was placed not far away from a new student “lounge” area adjacent to the library entry. Students (and anyone else who wanted to offer an opinion) were asked to suggest names for the new […]


New Leisure Books – February 2020

February 14, 2020

  Need a break? Check out the latest titles in the Leisure collection. The Leisure collection is located on the main floor of the Briscoe Library next to the Hub. This collection is funded through library donations. For a complete list of all titles in the Leisure collection click here.


Featured New Books/eBooks for February 2020

February 14, 2020

For a list of the newest titles at the Briscoe Library click here. Purchase suggestions? Complete the online Purchase Suggestion Form or contact Andrea N. Schorr, Associate Director of Resource Management.  


News from the Libraries January 2020

January 17, 2020

The January issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Bihl Haus Arts Exhibit: Una Voz Destada Briscoe Buddies – January 28 Image of Research – Win Up To $600! Register Now! Lecture – History of Cardiac Surgery Full House for Nixon Lecture […]