Library Updates
New Room Reservation System
June 8, 2018
On June 4th, the library will be migrating to a new room reservation and calendar system. Although the system looks similar to our previous version, there are a few benefits to the move. Now you can: Schedule an appointment with your liaison Schedule an appointment to discuss 3D printing options Reserve The Hub to utilize […]
Get Some Exercise at the Library!
April 9, 2018
Did you know that you can exercise and study at the same time? Well, now you can, and you will have a great view of our beautiful campus! Come to the 5th floor of the Briscoe Library to check out the new equipment. There are 3 exercise bikes with attached desk-tops that can be used night […]
State Program Provides More Library Resources
December 4, 2017
The UT Health Libraries have acquired several new e-resources through the UT System’s Academic Library Collection Enhancement Program (ALCEP). The funds for this program are allocated by the UT Board of Regents for one-time collection purchases that benefit all UT institutions. This year’s ALCEP fund purchases include: eBooks American Society for Microbiology e-Books, 2016-2017 […]
Library has Access to State Medical Society Journals
December 4, 2017
The UT Health Libraries now have access to an archive of State Medical Society Journals through an open access initiative led by the Medical Heritage Library. The State Medical Journals Collection encompasses nearly 50 state medical journals and includes 117 titles dating back from 1900-2000. Journals found in the collection have been provided free of […]
Online Course in Scientific Writing and Publishing Now Available
August 23, 2017
The Offices of the Vice President for Research and the Associate Dean for Research in the Long School of Medicine have joined forces with Nature Research Publishing to provide an online course in scientific writing and publishing. Nature MasterClasses – Scientific Writing and Publishing offers a multi-module experience that takes researchers through the entire publishing process […]
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 […]