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Liaison Librarians

Liaison librarians support education, research and clinical care by actively collaborating with the UT Health San Antonio community to provide expertise in the use and creation of knowledge.

    How can we help you?

    Image of Library Liaison TeamLiaison librarians serve as the primary point of contact in the library for the faculty, staff and students in their respective schools. Our services include:

    Literature searching

    Your liaison librarian can conduct a mediated literature search of library databases to support research projects, publications or grants.

    Structured review service

    Liaison librarians support evidence-based healthcare practice and research at UT Health San Antonio by providing guidance and expertise to those conducting structured literature reviews, such as systematic, scoping, integrative or rapid reviews.

    Digital learning objects

    Creation and integration of digital learning objects into librarian-led training such as:

    Research support and consultation

    Meet with faculty, staff and students individually (or in small groups) to offer guidance in finding appropriate resources, searching library databases and more. Contact your liaison librarian to request a virtual or in-person consultation.

    Structured Review Service

    Library Liaisons

    Chris Gaspard

    Chris Gaspard

    Associate Director for Liaison Services Liaison to Long School of Medicine

    Sandra Desjardins

    Sandra Desjardins

    Clinical Services Liaison Librarian

    Matt Hayward

    Matt Hayward

    Liaison to the School of Nursing

    Rebecca Howe

    Rebecca Howe

    Liaison to the School of Health Professions

    Jeff Uribe-Lacy

    Jeff Uribe-Lacy

    Liaison to the School of Dentistry, Graduate School, & the Kate Marmion School of Public Health

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    Contact Jeff

    FAQs

    Who is my liaison librarian?

    Your liaison librarian is determined by your school:

    • School of Medicine – Chris Gaspard
    • School of Health Professions – Rebecca Howe
    • School of Dentistry – Jeff Uribe-Lacy
    • Graduate School – Jeff Uribe-Lacy
    • School of Nursing – Matt Hayward
    • School of Public Health – Jeff Uribe-Lacy

    How do I contact my liaison?

    You can call, email or meet virtually or in person with your liaison librarian.

    What if my liaison is not available?

    During public hours you can always contact our AskaLibrarian service. Or your liaison librarian can match you with another librarian who can help you.

    AskaLibrarian is provided by library staff during public hours (9am-5pm). You can reach someone directly to get your library-related questions answered by: