Join us from 11am to 1pm October 28th through November 1st for Briscoe Library’s 3rd Annual Student Appreciation Week!
News from the Libraries
New Art Specimens on Display in the Library
Perfect for this time of year, you must come by and visit the latest specimens on display at Briscoe Library. The exhibit, curated by library Special Collections Assistant Melissa DeThorne, is an introduction to the work of artist Carla Yeatts. Carla graduated from the Tom Savini Special Makeup Effects Program in 2017 and since then has been making creature sculptures in her studio in Austin, Texas. She is inspired by classic horror films: Phantom of the Opera, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man and more recent examples, Hellboy, Hellraiser, and Pan’s Labyrinth. You can find her creatures at galleries across the United States and in homes of private collectors.
For more information about Carla, see her website at carlayeattescreatures.com. To meet the artist, plan on attending the artist’s lunch-time reception on October 28th during Student Appreciation Week in the library.
Prints of Carla’s works are available for purchase.
Subscribe to the Treasures Blog
nterested in learning more about the history of medicine or health care? Ever wonder what remedies were used long ago to treat ailments? Subscribe to the Treasures of the P.I. Nixon blog and learn the fascinating truths about the history of the health sciences. Last month’s post, Not Just Another Putti Face, features the mischievous, wingless toddler boys that pop up in art and illustration. Look closely inside our 1543 copy of Vesalius’ de Fabrica and you will find putti performing some quite gruesome tasks; the capital letter “I”, for example, depicts putti robbing a fresh grave by candlelight.
Read more about putti and other historical medical subjects in the Treasures blog. Be sure to subscribe to the blog to receive updates about events, lectures, rare book viewings, and more! https://libguides.uthscsa.edu/specialcollections/treasures
October 18th – Deadline for Nixon Dinner Registration
49th Annual Nixon Dinner, November 7th!
Presentation: Many Sleepless Nights: The Odyssey of Organ Transplantation
Speaker Lee Gutkind will give a moving account of the earliest patients, pioneers in organ transplantation, and evolving technology.
Time: Meet & Greet: 6:30 PM | Dinner: 7:00 PM
Location: Old San Francisco Steak House | 10223 Sahara Street
Cost:
$55 per person
$35 for students: *Students are encouraged to apply for sponsorships to cover the cost of registration and membership.
*Student sponsorships are always welcome. If you would like to sponsor a student, please indicate on the registration form.
Register now online: https://uthscsa.libwizard.com/nixondinner
Featured New Books/E-books for October 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.
Library Liaisons: Who, What, Where, When
WHO
WHAT
UT Health Briscoe Library Liaisons are the primary point of contact in the library for the faculty, staff, and students in their respective schools. Our services include:
- Connecting patrons with the resources they need – when they need them.
- Helping our patrons leverage the library’s collection of books, journals, and databases.
- Consulting with users to develop search strategies for literature reviews; to find evidence and data; and to identify useful resources that will assist educators, researchers, and clinicians in support of grant applications, publication submissions, and patient needs.
- Supporting users with reference management applications such as RefWorks and EndNote.
Liaisons can field questions on practices and issues related to:
- Scholarly publications, including open access
- Copyright and fair use guidelines
- Research data management
- Where to publish
- Publication impact and metrics
We provide instruction, within the curriculum, on how to develop research skills and apply models of information-seeking, such as evidence-based practice.
WHERE:
- We can meet at the library or your location.
- We can come to your classroom and conduct individual or group consultations/presentations.
- We can meet you in person, on the phone or virtually via CANVAS conference or Jabber.
WHEN:
- Liaisons are available during regular business hours for drop-in consultations or by appointment.
- If your class or information need occurs outside of regular business hours, connect with your liaison for case-by-case consideration.
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CONTACT YOUR LIBRARY LIAISON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!
Save the Dates for Student Appreciation Week!
For more information, contact Peg Seger: segerp@uthscsa.edu
Image of Research – New Faculty/Staff Award
Briscoe Library’s 3rd Annual Image of Research Photography Competition will be taking place again in Spring 2020. As with the previous two years, awards will be presented for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and an IPE (Interprofessional Education) category. However, this year we are introducing a new award category! For the first time, UT Health faculty and staff will be invited to submit a photo for consideration for the Image of Research Faculty/Staff Award.
Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. In the meantime, please visit Briscoe Library to view our new exhibit featuring the winners from the previous two years’ Image of Research competitions.
Registration Now Open for 49th Annual Nixon Dinner, November 7th!
Speaker Lee Gutkind will give a moving account of the earliest patients, pioneers in organ transplantation, and evolving technology. Gutkind is considered the pioneer of creative nonfiction, has authored and edited more than 30 books, lectured to audiences around the world, and is founder and editor of Creative Nonfiction, the first and largest literary magazine to publish narrative nonfiction exclusively.
For more information about Lee Gutkind and the dinner details, click on the registration link below.
Register online: https://uthscsa.libwizard.com/nixondinner
Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2019
Questions about the dinner? Email SpecialCollections@uthscsa.ed
Cost
$55 per person
$35 for students: *Students are encouraged to apply for sponsorships to cover the cost of registration and membership.
*Student sponsorships are always welcome. If you would like to sponsor a student, please indicate on the registration form.
