News from the Libraries
New Library Catalog Debuts June 8
June 1, 2015
On Monday, June 8, the UT Health Science Center Library catalog will be getting a new look. Koha open source library software will be the new interface for the library catalog. It will provide: A responsive theme that works on all devices More robust keyword and advanced searching Cover images for many books Exporting of […]
Off Campus Login Update
June 1, 2015
The UT Health Science Center librarians are preparing an update for Off Campus Login, the service that provides users with access to electronic resources via the library’s home page. This update will ensure that the service can take advantage of future security updates and allow the library to provide continued support and access for off […]
UT System Libraries Working Together
June 1, 2015
Since the 1990’s UT System libraries have worked through the UT System Digital Library (UTSDL) to increase the buying power of individual UT System libraries. The UTSDL is an active library consortium of the UT System’s nine academic and six health science institutions. The consortium complements the collection strengths of each UT institution’s library with online […]
Springer and Nature Merger
June 1, 2015
On May 6, STEM publishers Springer and Macmillian Science and Education (which includes Nature Publishing Group) announced the finalizing of a merger. The new publishing company will be called Springer Nature. Librarians will work with Springer Nature to ensure the renewal of UT Health Science Center subscriptions for 2016. Public announcements regarding the merger can […]
Influuent – Connecting Industry with UT System Researchers
June 1, 2015
On May 14, the UT System launched a cutting-edge web portal that allows private sector and government agencies to quickly find thousands of researchers and facilities at the Systems’ campuses and health institutions. Influuent is a free online searchable database of researchers and resources that enable potential collaborators to easily identify faculty experts to conduct […]
Librarians Attend Annual Medical Library Association Conference
June 1, 2015
The Medical Library Association held its annual meeting in Austin, TX on May 15-20. UT Health Science Center librarians traveled from San Antonio and Harlingen to attend the conference. Jonquil Feldman, director of Briscoe Library and Outreach Services co-chaired the committee that organized the program for this meeting. The plenary speaker was Dr. Mae Jemison, […]
Popular E-Books in ClinicalKey
June 1, 2015
The library recently licensed Elsevier’s ClinicalKey, a clinical resource that contains the most recent editions of over 1,000 medical books published by Elsevier. Although this collection represents the output of only one publisher, it does provide useful information about the books that are most heavily used in this particular e-book collection. During April, the top […]
Featured New Books for June 2015
June 1, 2015
The 5-minute clinical consult 2016 [electronic resource] / edited by Frank Domino, Robert A. Baldor, Jeremy Golding, Mark B. Stephens. Philadelphia, Pa. : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2015. Click here to view the Full Catalog Record Comparative effectiveness in surgical oncology : key questions and how to answer them Karl Y. Bilimoria, Christina A. Minami, David M. Mahvi, […]
Library Staff Honored for Years of Service
May 1, 2015
Congratulations, and a big Thank You! to our Library staff who were honored for their many years of service at a ceremony held on April 29. The ceremony, recognizing UT Health Science Center staff for their years of service to the institution and to the State of Texas, was conducted by University President William Heinrich and […]
Briscoe Library 24/7 Hours for Spring Exams
April 30, 2015
The Briscoe Library will extend its hours for 24/7 study during fall semester final exams. The library will be open 24 hours/day starting on the evening of Monday, April 27 and extending through the night of May 8. To accommodate School of Medicine students, the library will also be open 24 hours/day on May 18 […]