News from the Libraries
SHP Liaison Receives Award to Attend International Health Literacy Conference
November 7, 2017
Karen Barton, Liaison to the School of Health Professions and Community Engagement Librarian, received a Professional Development Award from the South Central Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine to attend the joint meeting of ICCH & HARC (the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare & Health Literacy Annual Research Conference). […]
Annual Health Fair at San Fernando Cathedral Reaches San Antonio Area Medically Underserved
November 7, 2017
The San Fernando Health and Safety Fair, sponsored for over 25 years by the San Fernando Cathedral, is an annual tradition that offers health screening to individuals in the community who have no insurance or are underinsured. Over 400 volunteer doctors, nurses, health specialists, community volunteers and students provide the screening services. Each year […]
Best in State: San Antonio Annual Texas Health Literacy Conference
November 7, 2017
It is estimated that only 12% of American adults are considered proficient in the health literacy skills they need to effectively navigate and use our health care system. The Texas Health Literacy Conference, held annually in San Antonio for the past 13 years, is recognized as the top health literacy conference in the state. […]
Four Library Staff Attend Annual Meeting of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association
November 7, 2017
Owen Ellard, Senior Director of Libraries; Jonquil Feldman, Assistant Director of Libraries; Emme Lopez, Liaison to the School of Nursing; and Christy Tyson, Liaison to the School of Dentistry attended the 44th annual meeting of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association (SCC/MLA). The meeting was held in historic Old Town Albuquerque, New […]
Featured New Books/E-books for November 2017
November 6, 2017
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.
Register for the Annual Friends of the P.I. Nixon Dinner
October 9, 2017
Registration is now open for the 47th Annual Friends of the P.I. Nixon Library Dinner! Details: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Cash bar 6:30 p.m. | Dinner 7:00 p.m. Appetizer, entrée, dessert, coffee or tea Old San Francisco Steak House | 10223 Sahara Street Located north of Loop 410. From San Pedro, turn right onto Sahara Street. Cost: […]
News from the Libraries October 2017
October 2, 2017
The October issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Liaisons Help Youth in STEM Club Prepare for Science Fair SON Liaison Co-authors Article “Sizing Up” Systematic Reviews Liaisons Present a Poster at the Fall Education Showcase Featured New Books/E-books for October 2017 Believing […]
Liaisons Help Youth in STEM Club Prepare for Science Fair
October 2, 2017
On September 20, the Library Liaisons visited and presented to the St. Matthew Catholic School STEM Club. The club consists of 45 highly-motivated 4th-8th graders who meet weekly at 6:30 a.m. to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics activities. The visit was a great opportunity for the Library Liaisons to engage with […]
SON Liaison Co-authors Article on “Sizing Up” Systematic Reviews
October 2, 2017
Emme Lopez, MLS, Liaison to the School of Nursing, recently published her first article entitled, “Methodology minute: A guide for infection preventionists for sizing up systematic reviews”. Dr. Patti Grota, PhD, CNS-M-S, CIC, FAPIC and faculty at the SON invited Emme to work on the publication with her and Linda McKinley, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC […]
Liaisons Present a Poster at the Fall Education Showcase
October 2, 2017
The Library Liaisons presented a poster (linked below) entitled “Briscoe Library Liaison Program – Supporting the Curriculum” at the Fall Education Showcase and the Academy of Master Teachers Induction Ceremony held on September 28. At the showcase, liaisons were able to network with faculty about education research and share information about teaching strategies within […]