Library Updates
19th Annual Community Engaged Learning Conference
February 6, 2026
The 19th Annual Community Engaged Learning Conference was held January 31st, 2026. This year’s theme is The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Community Health.
From Foot Power to Firepower: George F. Green’s Electric Drill Breakthrough
January 26, 2026
On this day in history the first electric powered dental drill was patented.
Happy Holidays from Library Staff
December 18, 2025
The library staff wish you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Thank you for a wonderful 2025 and we look forward to working with you all again in 2026.
APA Style Manual Now Available Online!
December 8, 2025
We’re excited to announce that the APA Style Manual, an online, full-text version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, is now available for every user at UT Health San Antonio. This new resource provides cover-to-cover access to the most widely used academic writing style guide in the world.
Briscoe Library: 40 Years Strong
November 20, 2025
40 years ago, this month, the Dolph Briscoe, Jr. Library was officially dedicated. The dedication took place on November 14th, 1985 and was attended by UT System Board of Regents Members, local figures, library staff, university affiliates, and a packed crowd. The library, named for former Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr., was the first building […]
Two Libraries, One Community: Expanded Access!
November 10, 2025
As part of the merger, The UT Health San Antonio Library and the UTSA Libraries are working together to bring you expanded access to resources and services. Our libraries serve unique patron groups, with varied research needs, so each time we renew a contract for a database or journal we’re keeping a close eye on […]
It’s National Radiologic Technology Week!
November 5, 2025
On November 8th, 1895 German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen accidentally discovered x-rays. While experimenting with electrical currents he walked past a set of vacuum tubes and noticed mysterious rays that could pass through solid objects and cast ghostly images on a screen. He called this unknown phenomenon “x-rays.” After showing an x-ray of a friend’s […]
Chilton Room Gets a Makeover!
October 27, 2025
The Chilton Room, one of our most popular study rooms, has gotten an upgrade! The Chilton Meeting and Study Room (LIB 3.130) is located on the 3rd Floor of the library, on the far right end of the study room bank. Unlike our other group study rooms the Chilton can seat up to 8 occupants […]