News from the Libraries
Library Water Bottle Filling Stations Are Here! Thank You SGA!
August 16, 2019
New water bottle filling stations have come to the library just in time for the hot weather. Stations have been installed on the 3rd and 5th floors and are soon to come to the 2nd and 4th floors. The stations were made possible by an award from the Student Government Association (SGA). Benefits to the […]
Save the Date – 49th Annual Nixon Dinner – November 7th
August 16, 2019
Registration Open Soon! Presentation: The History of Organ Transplantation Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019 Time: Meet & Greet: 6:30 PM | Dinner: 7:00 PM Old San Francisco Steak House | 10223 Sahara Street Located north of Loop 410. From San Pedro, turn right onto Sahara Street. Cost: $55 per person, $35 for students Paid […]
Dr. Seema Ahuja Exhibits at Briscoe Library
August 16, 2019
Through personal hardships, Dr. Seema Ahuja has found a sense of renewal through art, gardening and cooking. As a self-taught artist, she has explored many of the themes of her life and the challenges faced as a cancer patient. She brings a unique perspective to the healing process as both a physician and patient. Her […]
Thanks for Your Participation! Pets of UT Health
August 16, 2019
Thank you to everyone who participated in Briscoe Library’s interactive photo exhibit – Pets of UT Health. We had over 55 of your pets on display last month! Our top contributors were from the Long School of Medicine with 18 entries, followed by the Library with 17 entries. The School of Health Professions had 7 […]
New Changes Coming to PubMed in 2020
August 16, 2019
NCBI has been experimenting over the past few years for ways to improve the overall search quality and user experience for PubMed users. The new PubMed will be incorporating a new, modern interface, updated features including advanced search, clipboard, options for sharing results, and a new “cite” button that provides easy access to citation information in […]
E-Resource of the Month: Study Materials
August 16, 2019
Looking for study materials? The library has many resources to help start the school year off right. AccessMedicine – Study Tools AccessSurgery – Study Tools AnatomyTV– Quizzes and Activities Board Vitals (via STAT!Ref)
Featured New Books/E-books for August 2019
August 16, 2019
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 2019
July 12, 2019
The July issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Thirsty? Library Water Bottle Filling Stations Coming Soon! Briscoe Library Welcomes Jeff Lacy Stewards of the P.I. Nixon Library Pets of UT Health Mobile Standing Desks Come to the Library E-Resource of the Month […]
Thirsty? Library Water Bottle Filling Stations Coming Soon!
July 12, 2019
Briscoe Library users will soon have cold filtered water just steps away. New water bottle filling stations will be installed on floors 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the location of current water fountains. Installation is tentatively planned for the end of summer. Stay tuned!
Briscoe Library Welcomes Jeff Lacy
July 12, 2019
Jeff Lacy joined Briscoe Library on July 1 as the Library Liaison to the School of Dentistry & the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. He will work to support faculty and students by integrating library resources in the curriculum, research, and clinical practice. Jeff has over eighteen years of experience as an academic librarian. He […]