News from the Libraries
Author Gary Taubes to Speak at 48th Annual Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library Dinner
August 10, 2018
Gary Taubes is the co-founder and senior scientific advisor of the Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI). He’s an award-winning science and health journalist, the author of Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories, and a former staff writer for Discover and correspondent for the journal Science. His newest book, The Case Against Sugar, was […]
Coming Soon to the Briscoe Library Vending Area!
August 10, 2018
Three new vending machines are expected to be installed in the newly redesigned vending area in the library. The machines will include a coffee machine, a snack machine, and a fresh food machine all with a beautiful Texas bluebonnet design. In addition to the vending machines, a microwave will also be available in the […]
Did You Know? You can reserve The Hub!
August 10, 2018
For group meetings or demonstrations, The Hub on the 3rd floor of the library is available for reservations through the new library room reservation system. The Hub is set up with a Multimedia Station computer for your convenience. If other equipment (virtual reality headset, multimedia computer login, etc.) is needed, please see the Circulation Desk. […]
Briscoe Library Hosts Community Health Worker CEU Day
August 10, 2018
Hosted by the UT Health Briscoe Library, Texas area Community Health Workers (CHWs) attended a continuing education day focusing on Chagas disease in Texas. This is the 2nd year one of the quarterly CEU Days has been located on the UT Health campus thanks to an ongoing collaboration between the Library and Dr. Fernando Martinez, […]
Library Entry Wall Redesign Coming
August 10, 2018
While you may have noticed some missing pieces on the Library entry wall, more changes are coming. The wall is to be redesigned as a display wall for art and other exhibits. In addition to a new surface and paint, new lighting will be installed. The wall is conceived as a space not only for […]
Featured New Books/E-books for August 2018
August 10, 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.
News from the Libraries July 2018
July 13, 2018
The July issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. The World Cup in The Hub Construction Completed for New Vending Area Congratulations to Librarian Dana Whitmire Coming Soon: Chat With A Librarian Taylor and Francis Journal Packages July 2018 Historical Book of the […]
The World Cup in The Hub
July 13, 2018
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup well under way, students and staff have been convening in Briscoe Library’s The Hub to watch each match. On days of the big games, the usually subdued library becomes a bustling, vibrant gathering place with cheers and boos from students rooting for both sides. While the World Cup will […]
Construction Completed for New Vending Area
July 13, 2018
Construction has been completed in preparation for the new fresh food and coffee vending area on the 3rd floor of Briscoe Library. The area has been completely renovated with new electrical, plumbing, walls, and floors. The vending machines, which will include a coffee machine and two fresh food machines, are expected to be installed and ready […]
Congratulations to Librarian Dana Whitmire
July 13, 2018
Dana Whitmire, Electronic Resources Librarian, has accepted an appointment as secretary of the Council of Research and Academic Libraries (CORAL). CORAL is a consortium of libraries in the greater San Antonio area that promotes cooperative programming, collaboration, and professional development. Additionally, CORAL provides a forum for librarians to discuss issues and trends in the realm of […]