News from the Libraries
Book Giveaway May 1-5
April 27, 2017
Briscoe Library will have a book giveaway May 1 – 5 The book giveaway will start at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 1 at the entrance of the library and will continue through Friday, May 5 until 4 p.m. Books to be included in the giveaway are old editions withdrawn from the library’s collection or donations given to the library, […]
ALCEP Funds Provide More E-Resources for UT Health Libraries
April 27, 2017
The UT Health San Antonio Libraries have acquired several new e-resources through a purchase by the University of Texas System utilizing funds from the Academic Library Collection Enhancement Program (ALCEP). The funds for this program are allocated by the state Board of Regents for one-time collection purchases. This year’s ALCEP fund purchases include: eBooks – […]
Featured New Books/E-books for May 2017
April 27, 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.
Featured New Books/E-books for April 2017
March 31, 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.
One Community/One Book 2017
March 13, 2017
“When Breath Becomes Air”: A Conversation with Lucy Kalanithi Lucy Kalanithi, MD, whose husband, Paul Kalanithi, MD, wrote the hauntingly beautiful memoir “When Breath Becomes Air” as a meditation on his life and approaching death at age 37, speaks at the UT Health San Antonio Holly Auditorium from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March […]
News from the Libraries March 2017
March 6, 2017
The March issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Briscoe Library Welcomes Christina “Christy” Tyson “Lit Search 101” Webinar Presented to Poison Control Centers across the U.S. and Canada New Library Hub: Site of Oculus Virtual Reality Demonstrations The History of Enemas: […]
Briscoe Library Welcomes Christina “Christy” Tyson
March 6, 2017
Christina “Christy” Tyson joined Briscoe Library on March 1 as the new Liaison to the School of Dentistry. She will work with faculty and students to integrate library resources in the curriculum, research, and clinical practice. Christy was a Dental Hygienist for 15 years prior to earning her MLIS from the University of North Carolina. […]
“Lit Search 101” Webinar Presented to Poison Control Centers across the U.S. and Canada
March 6, 2017
Chris Gaspard, Senior Librarian Liaison to the School of Medicine, was invited to present a webinar entitled “Lit Search 101” to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) on February 15. AAPCC members from across the United States and Canada were able to learn about evidence-based medicine basics and then incorporate these principles into […]
New Library Hub: Site of Oculus Virtual Reality Demonstrations
March 6, 2017
Want to learn how to use the new Oculus Rift in the Library Hub? Now is your chance! Virtual reality demonstrations are being scheduled for groups of students, faculty, or staff who would like to learn more. The Oculus offers a broad scope of possibilities for education as well as recreation. To schedule a demonstration, email […]
The History of Enemas: A History of Medicine Society Event
March 6, 2017
Presentation by Daniel Rosenthal, M.D. Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at 6:00 PM Briscoe Library, Howe Conference Room (5th floor) The History of Medicine Society is a student-run organization, meetings are open to the public. Light refreshments will be served! From the need to clean the colon of royal war elephants in India to the job of shepherding the […]