News from the Libraries
Librarian Exchange Program
August 5, 2015
John Weed and Dana Whitmire recently won a grant through the South Central Academic Medical Libraries Consortium (SCAMeL). The grant enables librarians within the region to visit other health science center libraries and familiarize themselves with operations similar to their own. John and Dana joined the Library Exchange Program with Joanne Romano and Terrie Smalls-Hall […]
What’s New in ClinicalKey?
August 5, 2015
is a database which contains a wealth of medical and surgical information. Content includes over 1,000 e-books, over 500 e-journals (including the famous “Clinics” titles), and thousands of videos and images. Also included is point-of-care content from First Consult. Access ClinicalKey through the library’s database page or the library catalog. Here’s what’s new: Click on the cover […]
Featured New Books for August 2015
August 5, 2015
For a list of the latest print titles click here. For a list of the latest leisure titles click here. Purchase suggestions? Complete the online Purchase Suggestion Form or contact Andrea N. Schorr, Cataloging & Acquisitions Librarian.
Library Hours for July 4th Weekend
July 1, 2015
In observance of Independence Day, all UT Health Science Center Library locations will be closed on the 4th of July, 2015. Hours of operation during the weekend are shown below. Briscoe Library Day Date Holiday UT Health Science Center Access Public Access Friday July 3* Independence Day Observance 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. […]
Construction Begins on 4th Floor of Briscoe Library
July 1, 2015
The former Drug Information Services office on the south side of the Briscoe Library’s 4th floor is undergoing remodeling. The space is being prepared as a suite of offices for several staff from the Office of Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs who are responsible for institutional accreditation and effectiveness. The work will last about six […]
Faculty Survey – Recommend a Journal
July 1, 2015
In the recent Faculty Survey conducted by Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs, a number of questions were asked about satisfaction with library services, resources and facilities. Overall, responses were very positives about the library and its librarians and staff. Approximately 94% of faculty who completed the survey noted that they were satisfied with services provided […]
Need More Information About Complying with the NIH Public Access Policy?
July 1, 2015
The NIH Public Access Policy requires that all investigators funded by the NIH submit to the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed Central (PMC) an electronic version of their final, peer-reviewed manuscripts upon acceptance for publication. The manuscript must be made publicly available no later than 12 months after the official date of publication. The manuscript […]
Looking for a new way to study?
July 1, 2015
Looking for a new way to study? Check out AccessMedicine’s Showdown self-assessment game. Battle it out with colleagues and test your medical knowledge in a Jeopardy-style showdown. The AccessMedicine Showdown features questions in five different categories ranging from 100 to 400 points, plus a bonus question worth 500 points. Users can play live or receive email notifications when […]
P.I. Nixon Library Hosts UTSA Art Students
July 1, 2015
On June 4th, the P. I. Nixon Medical Historical Library hosted a group of art students from the University of Texas at San Antonio. In conjunction with the UT Health Science Center Garden Health Interest Group, these students are conducting research in preparation for a proposal for art for the Healing Garden located in front […]
Featured New Books for July 2015
July 1, 2015
Body shaping [electronic resource] : skin, fat, cellulite / edited by Jeffery S. Orringer, Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam. Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2016. Click here to view the Full Catalog Record Cancer cell signaling [electronic resource] : targeting signaling pathways toward therapeutic approaches to cancer by Ayyanathan, Kasirajan [editor.]. Click here to view the Full Catalog Record Duke’s […]