News from the Libraries
News from the Libraries August 2018
August 13, 2018
The August issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Prize Amounts Announced for Image of Research Briscoe Librarian Appointed Editor of Peer Reviewed Library Journal Author Gary Taubes to Speak at 48th Annual Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library Dinner Coming […]
Prize Amounts Announced for Image of Research
August 13, 2018
We are pleased to announce the prize amounts for the Image of Research Photography Competition! First Place: $400 Second Place: $300 Third Place: $200 IPE Award: $600 Briscoe Library would like to thank our generous sponsors and collaborators for contributing to these prizes. Thank you to the Office of the Vice President of Research for […]
Briscoe Librarian Appointed Editor of Peer Reviewed Library Journal
August 13, 2018
Jonquil Feldman, Associate Library Director, has been appointed Editor of Medical Reference Services Quarterly (MRSQ), an acclaimed, peer-reviewed journal on the practice of medical and health sciences librarianship published by Taylor & Francis.. The journal publishes practice-oriented articles on library services, user education, database searching, informatics education, and administration and management of library services. Ms. […]
Author Gary Taubes to Speak at 48th Annual Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library Dinner
August 10, 2018
Gary Taubes is the co-founder and senior scientific advisor of the Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI). He’s an award-winning science and health journalist, the author of Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories, and a former staff writer for Discover and correspondent for the journal Science. His newest book, The Case Against Sugar, was […]
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 […]
Did You Know? You can reserve The Hub!
August 10, 2018
For group meetings or demonstrations, The Hub on the 3rd floor of the library is available for reservations through the new library room reservation system. The Hub is set up with a Multimedia Station computer for your convenience. If other equipment (virtual reality headset, multimedia computer login, etc.) is needed, please see the Circulation Desk. […]
Briscoe Library Hosts Community Health Worker CEU Day
August 10, 2018
Hosted by the UT Health Briscoe Library, Texas area Community Health Workers (CHWs) attended a continuing education day focusing on Chagas disease in Texas. This is the 2nd year one of the quarterly CEU Days has been located on the UT Health campus thanks to an ongoing collaboration between the Library and Dr. Fernando Martinez, […]
Library Entry Wall Redesign Coming
August 10, 2018
While you may have noticed some missing pieces on the Library entry wall, more changes are coming. The wall is to be redesigned as a display wall for art and other exhibits. In addition to a new surface and paint, new lighting will be installed. The wall is conceived as a space not only for […]
Featured New Books/E-books for August 2018
August 10, 2018
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 2018
July 13, 2018
The July issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. The World Cup in The Hub Construction Completed for New Vending Area Congratulations to Librarian Dana Whitmire Coming Soon: Chat With A Librarian Taylor and Francis Journal Packages July 2018 Historical Book of the […]