Library Updates
New 3D Printing Charges as of July 1
June 30, 2017
The Library has been able to provide 3D prints free of charge for two years for faculty, staff, and students as a result of a National Network of Libraries of Medicine grant. Now that the grant-funded filament is running low, the Library will need to implement a fee-based model for 3D printing as of July […]
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 – […]
4th Annual History of Medicine in Poetry
April 3, 2017
April 20th @ 6:00 – Library 5th Floor Howe Conference Room Readings From Original & Classic Poems Sponsored by the History of Medicine Society Contact Peg Seger at segerp@uthscsa.edu or 210-567-6398
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 […]
Featured New Books/E-books for March 2017
March 6, 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.
History of Brain Mapping: an HOM Society Event on Thursday, February 16th
February 10, 2017
Upcoming History of Medicine Society Event at the Briscoe Library: The History of Brain Mapping, a presentation by Eithan Kotkowski, MD/PhD student. When: Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM Where: Briscoe Library, Howe Conference Room (5th floor) Membership to the History of Medicine Society is free, and meetings are open to the public. Light […]
News from the Libraries Feb 2017
February 3, 2017
The February issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Voting Held for Naming of New Space in the Library 3D Printing Demo for Dental Hygiene Students UT Health Librarians Exhibit @ New Public Library in Universal City Featured New Books/E-books for February 2017 […]
Vote Held for Naming of New Space in the Library
February 3, 2017
A newly developed space in the Library seeks a new name! The space, now filled with new furniture and technology, has been made possible thanks to student funds. In earlier communications, the space had been referred to as the Technology Sandbox, however, the Library would like to open up the choice to students and anyone else who […]
3D Printing Demo for Dental Students
February 3, 2017
3D print services in the Library are really taking off. For this reason, staff librarians are offering more demonstrations for students to get up to speed with the process of creating 3D print objects for class assignments and individual research projects. Shown here with Dental Hygiene students are Kelley Minars, Creative Technologies Librarian, and John Weed, […]