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News from the Libraries
One Community/One Book 2017
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Briscoe Library Welcomes Christina “Christy” Tyson
Christina “Christy” Tyson joined Briscoe Library on March 1 as the new Liaison to the School of Dentistry. She will work with faculty and students to integrate library resources in the curriculum, research, and clinical practice. Christy was a Dental Hygienist for 15 years prior to earning her MLIS from the University of North Carolina. Her experience in dentistry along with her experience in educational programming, customer service, and project management are an ideal mix that will ensure her successful contribution to the library’s liaison program. Christy comes from the Atlanta Fulton Public Library, where she worked in collection management. Prior to that, she spent a year setting up a new library in China and six months evaluating a collection in Tanzania. We are excited to welcome Christy as a new member of our team!
“Lit Search 101” Webinar Presented to Poison Control Centers across the U.S. and Canada
Chris Gaspard, Senior Librarian Liaison to the School of Medicine, was invited to present a webinar entitled “Lit Search 101” to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) on February 15. AAPCC members from across the United States and Canada were able to learn about evidence-based medicine basics and then incorporate these principles into an effective organized medical literature search using PubMed. Dr. George Layton, a Certified Senior Specialist in Poison Information from the South Texas Poison Center, is currently an Associate Member of the AAPCC SPI Research Committee and requested the Briscoe Library’s assistance in producing the webinar.
The South Texas Poison Center at UT Health is a part of the Department of Emergency Medicine and is one of six regional poison centers located in the State of Texas that is accredited by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Lizette Villarreal, the Director of the South Texas Poison Center, states that there are currently 8 Specialists in Poison Information (SPIs) answering over 200 calls each day from healthcare professionals, parents, grandparents, caregivers, and other members of the community. The South Texas Poison Center provides immediate, free, and expert treatment advice, information, and referral over the phone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances. Pharmacists, physicians, and nurses answer the calls to 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This was a great opportunity for the Library to collaborate with another UT Health Department. If you are interested in working with us on any such endeavors, please contact us.
National Poison Prevention Week: March 19-25, 2017
New Library Hub: Site of Oculus Virtual Reality Demonstrations
Want to learn how to use the new Oculus Rift in the Library Hub? Now is your chance!
Virtual reality demonstrations are being scheduled for groups of students, faculty, or staff who would like to learn more. The Oculus offers a broad scope of possibilities for education as well as recreation.
To schedule a demonstration, email askalibrarian@uthscsa.edu.
The History of Enemas: A History of Medicine Society Event
Presentation by Daniel Rosenthal, M.D.
Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Briscoe Library, Howe Conference Room (5th floor)
The History of Medicine Society is a student-run organization, meetings are open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served!
From the need to clean the colon of royal war elephants in India to the job of shepherding the anus of Egyptian Pharaohs, to the fad of coffee enemas….this talk will take you across five continents and thousands of years of recorded medical history. The Mayan used it, Louis the XlV loved it….Moliere popularized it in his plays.
Daniel Rosenthal, M.D.
Laredo Regional Campus Library: Computer Class for Stroke Support Group
Adapting resources from the NIHSenior Health website, Laredo staff Erika Silva and Cindy Carrillo provided a beginning computer class for members of the Laredo Stroke Support Group. Not only did the group learn basic computer skills, but they also started on a path that will allow them to access reliable online health information. The UT Health Laredo Regional Campus Library works with community organizations to support the development of health information literacy skills. Health literacy is a key, if not the most important factor in determining an individual’s health status.
For more information on developments in health literacy see the following:
The Role of Universal Health Literacy Precautions in Minimizing “Medspeak” and Promoting Shared Decision Making. AMA Journal of Ethics. March 2017, Volume 19, Number 3: 296-303.
The entire March issue of the (open access) AMA Journal of Ethics is devoted to Language Hierarchy in Medicine.
Featured New Books/E-books for March 2017
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.
New Leisure Books – March 2017
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 across from the Circulation desk. This collection is funded through library donations.
For a complete list of all titles in the Leisure collection click here.
Leisure titles are currently selected by library staff, but suggestions are welcome. Send suggestions to askalibrarian@uthscsa.edu.
