Library Services
Find Your Space
February 14, 2019
In an effort to highlight Briscoe Library’s study spaces and help students find their perfect spot, the library has introduced new banners on each of the 4 floors. These banners provide a brief description of the floor’s environment along with the expected noise levels. Come on in and find your space!
Briscoe Library Scores High in Student Satisfaction Survey
December 14, 2018
In preparation for the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) site visit, the UT Health San Antonio student survey results were reviewed to provide support for Briscoe Library’s commitment to student satisfaction. In the 2018 AAMC Graduation Questionnaire, 98.8% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with Briscoe Library, compared to the national average of […]
Holiday Kisses from Briscoe Library’s Therapy Dogs
December 14, 2018
Briscoe Library’s own therapy dogs, Angel and June, paid a visit to the library to hand out a little holiday cheer to students studying for exams on Friday, December 7th. Angel and June have both gone through a therapy dog training program with handlers (and librarians) Andrea Schorr and Dana Whitmire. While we have no […]
Fresh Food and Coffee Vending Now Available
October 5, 2018
The long-awaited fresh food and coffee vending machines have arrived at Briscoe Library and are now available for use! Located on the 3rd floor next to The Hub, the three brand new vending machines contain snacks, a selection of fresh food and drinks, and coffee. While the coffee machine can only accept cash for the […]
Librarians Create UT Health Faculty Publications List
October 5, 2018
To support our faculty’s research efforts, Briscoe Library has added an additional feature to our monthly newsletter. You will now be able to view citations and link to articles from our UT Health Faculty Publications list. As an added feature, altmetric information is also included. This list will be produced monthly by our Library Liaison […]
Fresh Food and Coffee Machines are Coming!
September 14, 2018
Here’s a sneak peek at Briscoe library’s new vending machines waiting in the warehouse for shipment. The fresh food, coffee, and snack machines are expected to arrive before the end of September. Having these vending machines means that food and coffee will be available for students in the library 24 hours a day, 365 days […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coming Soon: Chat With A Librarian
July 13, 2018
Briscoe Library will soon be introducing a chat service which will allow you to chat directly with a librarian. The chat will be managed during our regular on call hours (10 AM – 4 PM). Keep an eye out for the orange chat button on the bottom right of each page of the library’s website. When […]
Student Olivia Hart Inspires Exercise Desks at Briscoe Library
June 8, 2018
Olivia Hart MD Candidate 2021 UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine Based on her experience at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Colorado, Olivia Hart first proposed the idea of exercise desks to the UT Health Briscoe Library in the fall of 2017. With Olivia’s recommendations, the library identified some highly […]