News from the Libraries

New Room Reservation System

June 8, 2018

On June 4th, the library will be migrating to a new room reservation and calendar system. Although the system looks similar to our previous version, there are a few benefits to the move. Now you can: Schedule an appointment with your liaison Schedule an appointment to discuss 3D printing options Reserve The Hub to utilize […]


Nano Online Database Now Available

June 8, 2018

Nano Online Database is now available to all faculty, staff, and students. This resource was purchased by the UT System ALCEP funds and offered to each school. The one-stop-shop for nano-science – offers a comprehensive coverage of the subject area nano science and technology. This online reference allows for easy access to research results from […]


Featured New Books/E-books for June 2018

June 8, 2018

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, Head of Resource Management.  


Archivists Visit Nixon Library

June 1, 2018

On Thursday, May 24, a group from the Society of Southwest Archivists toured the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. They were welcomed by a thoughtful selection of classic and rare books, including works by Andreas Vesalius (De Humani Corporis Fabrica – 1543), Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (Tables of the Skeleton and Muscles of the Human Body – […]


News from the Libraries May 2018

May 4, 2018

The May issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Image of Research Photography Competition Student Fiesta Fun! Students Gather for Essay Award Presentation YWCA and CPS Health Fair and Family Day Thank You to Library Exam-Time Refreshment Sponsors! Featured New Books/E-books for May […]


Image of Research Photography Competition

May 4, 2018

  Briscoe Library has launched a new photography competition called Image of Research. This competition is an opportunity for UT Health San Antonio students, residents, and fellows 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 students’ creative […]


Students Gather for Essay Award Presentation

May 4, 2018

  The Danny Jones History of the Health Sciences Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library which is housed on the Briscoe Library 5th floor. The competition is open  to all students, residents and fellows at UT Health in San Antonio. This year, due to […]


YWCA and CPS Health Fair and Family Day

May 4, 2018

  Photo credit: YWCA San Antonio Karen Barton, Liaison and Community Engagement Librarian, represented the Library at the YWCA and CPS Health Resource Fair and Family Day on Saturday, April 14, at Sul Ross Middle School. The event had over 65 vendors, who were each tasked with providing a kid-friendly activity at their tables, and […]


Thank You to Library Exam-Time Refreshment Sponsors!

May 4, 2018

  While students are hard at work in the Library studying for exams, a number of generous sponsors have been providing refreshments on some evenings. The refreshments give students a chance to take a short break in the Library to re-energize and socialize before getting back to an evening of study. Monday, April 30th: School […]


Featured New Books/E-books for May 2018

May 4, 2018

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, Head of Resource Management.