News from the Libraries

Submit Your Photo for the Image of Research

December 13, 2019

Briscoe Library’s 3rd Annual Image of Research Photography Competition is now open! Submit your photo through March 13th, 2020 for a chance to win up to $600. Stop by Briscoe Library to view the winners from the 2018 and 2019 competitions! 1st Place: $4002nd Place: $3003rd Place: $200IPE Award: $600Faculty/Staff Award: $400 Visit library.uthscsa.edu/2019/11/ior2020 for […]


Here’s An Idea…

December 13, 2019

Use your winter break to write an essay for the Danny Jones Essay Contest! Deadline is January 31st, 2020. Prize money will include $250 for 1st, $150 for second, and $100 for 3rd place. Check out a resource list for developing essay ideas and examples of past winning essays below. Follow the rules and win! […]


News from the Libraries November 2019

November 22, 2019

The November issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Briscoe Library Announces 3rd Annual Image of Research Photography Competition Library Thanksgiving Holiday Hours Danny Jones History of the Health Sciences Essay Award Student Appreciation Week Highlights Remember the Library Front Desk? See […]


Briscoe Library Announces 3rd Annual Image of Research Photography Competition

November 22, 2019

Briscoe Library is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Image of Research Photography Competition! This competition is an opportunity for UT Health San Antonio students, faculty, and staff from all six schools to capture, share, and present the essence of their research in a single visual image. The competition and its accompanying exhibition showcase the […]


Library Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

November 22, 2019

As a reminder, Briscoe Library is open 24/7/365 for current faculty, students, and staff of UT Health San Antonio with a valid UT ID for card swipe entry. During the Thanksgiving Holiday, library doors will be open for more limited hours as follows: Wednesday, November 27: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day […]


Danny Jones History of the Health Sciences Essay Award

November 22, 2019

The Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library welcome submissions for the 2020 essay competition in memory of Danny Jones, M.L.S., who served as Head of Special Collections at the UT Health San Antonio Library and who was also a Past President of the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. The essay […]


Student Appreciation Week Highlights

November 22, 2019

Library therapy dog June was not too sure about Edward Scissorhands Artist from the Raindrop House demonstrated the art of marbling while students were treated to baklava Students enjoyed cookies and coloring Lunch was served at a reception for artist Carla Yeatts, creator of Carla's Creatures Hobblesnot, one of Carla's Creatures, was on display Bartholomew, [...]

Remember the Library Front Desk?

November 22, 2019

Well, it's gone! New space is available and we are asking for your input. Come on in to let us know your ideas.

News from the Libraries October 2019

October 11, 2019

The October issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Cut Paper and the Tenuous Nature of Human Existence Student Appreciation Week – Oct 28 to Nov 1 New Art Specimens on Display in the Library Subscribe to the Treasures Blog Register Now! Lecture […]


Cut Paper and the Tenuous Nature of Human Existence

October 11, 2019

One of two artists now on display in Briscoe Library, local San Antonio artist Laura Schultz is well known for her work in cut paper. Viewers of her exhibit will be treated to many layers of meaning as they get closer to each piece. Ms. Schultz earned an MFA in fiber and mixed media from […]