News from the Libraries
Explore Human Anatomy in 3D with BodyViz
October 3, 2016
BodyViz, an interactive 3D visualization software, renders MRI and CT data to allow easy manipulation and exploration of human anatomy. Working with the Digital Anatomy Lab, the Briscoe Library is expanding access to BodyViz for campus-wide use. A mobile setup is currently available and a dedicated instance of BodyViz will soon be available […]
3D Printing: Cultivating Creative Collaborations
October 3, 2016
The Briscoe Library’s 3D print service provides a unique platform for students and faculty to engage in interactive and creative 3D modeling solutions. Roughly a year since the inception of this service, students continue to experiment and find interesting applications for 3D printing. Laura De Jesus Solis, a Master’s student focusing on Cell Systems and […]
Featured New Books/E-Books for October 2016
October 3, 2016
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.
Upcoming 2016 Events for the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library
October 3, 2016
The Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library are committed to the development and use of an exceptional collection of books and manuscripts relating to the history of medicine and the health sciences. The collection was established through the efforts of Dr. Pat Ireland Nixon (1883-1965), who was born in Guadalupe County, attended Johns Hopkins […]
BrowZine: A Modern Way of Accessing Scholarly Journals
September 1, 2016
The old way of finding health information is becoming obsolete, and with information distribution changing, the library is changing. Briscoe Library has made the decision to remove print journals, transferring many to a joint library facility, and has adopted BrowZine. BrowZine is a service for libraries that allows you to browse, read, and monitor […]
Briscoe Library Removing Print Journals
September 1, 2016
In September, approximately 97,000 print journal volumes will be removed from the Briscoe Library 4th floor. This project is part of an overall effort to transition to a print-free environment, as almost all of the library’s current journals are now available online and searchable through the library’s catalog or through BrowZine. Older journal articles that […]
Liaison Librarians Provide Services to Support Faculty and Student Success
September 1, 2016
The Briscoe Library is launching a new initiative, assigning liaison librarians to work with students, faculty and researchers in each school. As the Library has migrated to a non-print environment, the majority of in-person library users are students looking for study space. The library’s website provides an access point for books, journal articles, or database […]
Briscoe Library Staff Welcomes Karen Barton
September 1, 2016
The UT Health Science Center Libraries welcome Karen Barton as the new Liaison to the School of Health Professions (SHP) and Community Engagement Librarian. Karen comes to the UTHSCSA Briscoe Library from the San Antonio Public Library where she has been involved with community outreach programming as a Teen Services Librarian . Karen graduated from the […]
Scavenger Hunt: Discover Hidden Treasures in the Briscoe Library!
September 1, 2016
The History of Medicine Society is sponsoring a treasure hunt for anyone interested in the history of the health sciences. The scavenger hunt will run from Tuesday, September 6 at 8:00 am through Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 pm. Any time during that period, participants can pick up an entry form at the Circulation Desk […]
2016 Danny Jones History of the Health Sciences Student Essay Competition – Deadline Extended to October 10th
September 1, 2016
The Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library welcome submissions for the 2016 essay competition in memory of Danny Jones, M.L.S., who served as Head of Special Collections at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Library and who was also a Past President of the Friends of the P.I. Nixon […]