News from the Libraries
History of Medicine Lecture: HIV Out Loud: Building the History of an Epidemic
May 14, 2025
HIV Out Loud: Building the History of an Epidemic P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library History of Medicine Lecture May 28th | 6PM Presented by Dr. Rachel Pearson and Dr. Yolanda Crous This presentation introduces HIV Out Loud, a collaborative project between community members, medical students, and the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. The project explores […]
Message from the Executive Director May 2025
May 14, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, more than 880 students of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will cross a commencement stage in the Alamodome and step into their futures as health care professionals. Commencement Day is always my favorite day on campus! I love seeing the graduates in their caps and […]
Featured eBook: HIV/AIDS in Memory, Culture and Society
May 14, 2025
HIV/AIDS in Memory, Culture and Society Alicia Castillo Villanueva, Angelos Bollas Book Description from the Publisher This volume examines the role of culture in developing social, cultural and political discourses of HIV/AIDS from a contemporary viewpoint. In doing so, the memory of HIV/AIDS is a powerful tool to examine representations of the past and connect […]
Meet Our Team – Dana Whitmire
May 14, 2025
I was raised in San Antonio, TX and have worked at UT Health San Antonio Library since 2007. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a master’s in library science. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Schreiner University. Describe yourself in three words. Inquisitive; Analytical; Productive What is your […]
Library Furniture Improvements
April 17, 2025
The Libraries added new furniture and furnishings to the public spaces from January to April including enhancement to 14 cafe-height stools, 100 new chairs, reupholstery of three ottomans, three new rolling whiteboards, and new lampshades representing an investment of $62,000 in new furnishings for the public spaces of the library. The cafe-height stools near the […]
Message from the Executive Director – April 2025
April 17, 2025
Happy Spring! April marks the new season of spring and is the month we celebrate National Library Week and show appreciation for library workers. This month, I am grateful for the wonderful team of librarians and staff who make the UT Health San Antonio Libraries the amazing place that it is. Their hard work and […]
Mid-Year Collections Report
April 17, 2025
As we reach the midpoint of the fiscal year, we are pleased to provide an update on the library’s ongoing collection investments. The total anticipated budget for collections in FY25 is $2,955,081. From September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025 (Qtr.1-Qtr. 2), the library spent approximately $1,284,787 of the total anticipated budget which represents 43.5% […]
National Library Week: P.I. Nixon Library
April 17, 2025
In honor of National Library Week falling in April, we are celebrating the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. On the 5th Floor of the Briscoe Library, just to the right of the elevators, is one of the university’s hidden treasures. Many visitors miss it on their way to the study areas but through the doors […]
Exhibit: Employment Participation through the Lens of People with Mental Health Challenges
April 17, 2025
Through the library is hosting Employment Participation through the Lens of People with Mental Health Challenges: A Photovoice Exhibit. This exhibit is put together by Jennifer Ruiz-Sandoval, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student. The exhibit is available to view through the month of April. The Photo Exhibit tells a story about employment participation from the perspective […]
Suggest a Resource Update
April 17, 2025
Have you ever needed access to a book or journal that is unavailable through the library? Interlibrary Loan is a great option for single journal articles or book chapters from titles we don’t subscribe to or own, but there are times when long term access is desired. UT Health San Antonio Libraries welcomes resource suggestions […]