News from the Libraries
Library School Students Receive Award
October 6, 2015
The UTHSC Libraries are hosting two current library school students for a practicum/capstone towards their degree requirements. Tyler Moses, from Texas Woman’s University, has an interest in collection development, outreach, and archives. Angela Piccolo, from University of North Texas, is interested in public services and outreach. Both students applied for and received Library Student Outreach […]
Jaclyn Georges hired as Records Manager/Archivist
October 6, 2015
The library welcomes Jaclyn “Jackie” Georges as Records Manager/Archivist. Jackie is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin iSchool with a specialization in Archives and Records Enterprise/Preservation. She is designated as the Records Management Officer for the university, just as Anne Comeaux was prior to her retirement in September. Jackie can be […]
Library Hosts Girl Scout Troop 128!
October 6, 2015
On September 17th, a very accomplished group of 5th and 6th grade girls from Troop 128 got some pointers from UT Health Science Center librarians about Internet Safety, Health Literacy, and Community Outreach. A special bookmark, shown here, was designed just for the occasion. The girls and their leaders are planning a return trip to […]
The History of Breast Cancer and its Treatment – October 21
October 6, 2015
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Daniel Rosenthal, MD will present The History of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment at the October meeting of the History of Medicine Society, a student-led interest group of the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. When October 21, 2015 6:00 PM Where Briscoe Library Howe Conference […]
History of Medicine Society Draws Record Attendance
October 6, 2015
Sixty history of medicine enthusiasts attended the September 16th meeting of the History of Medicine Society, a student-led interest group of the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. Charleen Moore, PhD, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, presented Potent Potions and Healing Herbs: Medicinal Practices of the Renaissance. […]
What’s New in ClinicalKey?
October 6, 2015
is a database which contains a wealth of medical and surgical information. Content includes over 1,000 e-books, over 500 e-journals (including the famous “Clinics” titles), and thousands of videos and images. Also included is point-of-care content from First Consult. For a list of the newest ClinicalKey titles click here. Access all titles in ClinicalKey through the […]
Featured New Books for October 2015
October 6, 2015
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, Metadata & Collection Management Librarian.
News From the Libraries – September 2015
September 4, 2015
The September issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Ramirez Library Now Part of UTRGV AccessMedicine App Anne Comeaux Retires After 40 Years Service History of the Health Science Scavenger Hunt 45th Annual P.I. Nixon Library Dinner Potent Potions and Healing Herbs P.I. Nixon […]
Ramirez Library Now Part of the UTRGV
September 4, 2015
The UT Health Science Center’s Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in Harlingen became part of the new University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) effective September 1, 2015. Along with other RAHC related services, the Mario E. Ramirez, M.D. Library became part of the UTRGV library system on September 1. The Ramirez Library will serve […]
AccessMedicine App
September 4, 2015
The AcessMedicine app is now available to UTHSC San Antonio faculty, staff, and students. A sample of digital features include: Quick Medical Dx and Rx Fitzpatrick’s Color Atlas of Clinical Dermatology Differential Diagnosis Tool Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests For download and continued use of the app, users must have an active MyAccess account and […]