This month we have 10 new titles. They include:
The library is happy to announce the appointment of Pat Hawthorne as the new Executive Director of the Libraries. Ms. Hawthorne will be joining UT Health on August 1st, 2024.
Ms. Hawthorne will bring to our community a wealth of experience across the academic library landscape. Ms. Hawthorne’s early professional career flourished under the aegis of Dr. Virginia Bowden, renowned Director Emeritus of UT Health Libraries, and Ms. Hawthorne then ascended through management and leadership roles at institutions such as UCLA, Emory, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Having served for four years as University Library Dean at California State Polytechnic University, in Pomona, CA, Ms. Hawthorne returns to her roots in the Southwest. Ms. Hawthorne earned her baccalaureate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, and she holds both a M.S. in adult and higher education from UTSA as well as a M.S. in library science from the University of Kentucky.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Hawthorne to UT Health San Antonio!
The Briscoe Library is pleased to host an exhibit by Jennifer Ruiz-Sandoval titled “Promoting Employment Participation for People with Mental Health Challenges: Advocacy in Bexar County, Texas, and Beyond”.
This exhibit features works by anonymous photovoice research participants, inviting visitors to learn about the stories behind their photos.
What is your opinion on mental illness in the workplace? To share your opinion visit this link to access the accompanying survey. Your responses will remain confidential and anonymous.
The exhibit will be up to view in the Briscoe Library lobby through the end of July.
For more information or questions on the exhibit email Jennifer Ruiz-Sandoval.
Did you know the Nixon Library has a copy of Robert Hooke's Micrographia?
Published in 1665, Robert Hooke's Micrographia: or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon is a seminal work in the history of science and microscopy. This groundbreaking book was the first to document and illustrate the microscopic world in remarkable detail, revealing the intricate structures of everyday objects and living organisms that were previously invisible to the naked eye.
Hooke's meticulous observations and detailed engravings of specimens such as insects, plants, and even the structure of cork, which led to the coining of the term "cell," provided a new understanding of the complexity and beauty of the natural world. His work not only captured the imagination of contemporary scientists but also laid the foundation for future advancements in biology and microscopy.
Micrographia is also a masterful work of art. Hooke's illustrations, created with the aid of a compound microscope, showcased the potential of this new technology to unveil the hidden dimensions of life. The book's publication by the Royal Society marked a significant moment in the promotion of scientific inquiry and empirical observation. Micrographia also contributed to the popularization of science, making the invisible visible and accessible to a broader audience. Hooke's pioneering work continues to be celebrated for its contributions to science, its influence on subsequent generations of researchers, and its role in expanding the boundaries of human knowledge.
If you'd like to view our 1667 copy of Micrographia in person, email Diane Fotinos, University Archivist to schedule a viewing.
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With its user-friendly interface and advanced search capabilities, PQDT Global allows you to easily navigate through an extensive repository of doctoral dissertations and master's theses. Gain insights from pioneering research, discover emerging trends, and draw inspiration from the innovative work of scholars across the globe. As the go-to source for academic dissertations and theses, PQDT Global is essential for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of global research.
Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Cased-Based ApproachGregg A Warshaw
Written with first-line primary care providers in mind, this text is a comprehensive, easy-to-read source of practical clinical guidance for this rapidly growing population. Using a unique, case-based approach, it covers the patient presentations you’re most likely to encounter, offering key clinical information, expert advice, and evidence-based medical guidelines throughout.
Check out the book through Clinical Key, provided by the Briscoe Library.
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