General Library News

Guest Computers in JPL Have Been Moved

Wednesday, 20 August 2008 9:27 AM

Guest Computers have been relocated temporarily to the Multimedia Center (MMC) and are available only from 8:00am - 6:00pm, August 18 - 22. Regular MMC hours will resume Sunday, August 24.

Take a Virtual Tour of the John Peace Library

Monday, 18 August 2008 2:10 PM

Are you new to UTSA, or would you like an overview of Library services? Take a virtual tour of the John Peace Library! You can take the entire tour or simply hear descriptions of certain areas. Then, explore the Library on your own later.

If you're planning a visit to the John Peace Library, download our walking tour and listen to this file as you walk through the Library. MP3 players pre-loaded with the walking tour are also available in our Multimedia Center.

Now you can enjoy views of the Library from the comfort of your computer.

Visit our John Peace Library Virtual Tour page.

UTSA Library Puzzle Game Winners - Spring 2008

Wednesday, 23 July 2008 5:48 PM

During the spring 2008 semester, the UTSA Library held three puzzle games challenging both undergraduate and graduate students while introducing them to research concepts. We look forward to engaging more students soon with another Library game. Look for its announcement in the fall 2008 semester.

Congratulations to all of the winners of the UTSA Library Puzzle Game during the spring 2008 semester! Below are some winners' pictures followed by a list of all winners.

First Puzzle Winners

Jessica Lesher (Freebird's gift certificate) and Reference Librarian Pru Morris

Reference Librarian DeeAnn Green and Jessica Garza (Zio's gift certificate)

Christopher Woods (Half-Price Books gift certificate) and Reference Librarian Julie Nichols

Second Puzzle Winners

Miguel Saldana-Arregui (Freebird's gift certificate)

Jaclyn Pargas (Zio's gift certificate)

Oralia Vasquez (Zio's gift certificate) and Reference Librarian Julie Nichols

Third Puzzle Winners

Andrea Eze-Morah (Half-Price Books gift certificate) and Reference Librarian Jeff McAdams

Pegah Rahgozar (Zio's gift certificate) and Reference Librarian Jeff McAdams

Nathan Kunnemann (Freebird's gift certificate) and Reference Librarian Charles Wu

Grand Prize Winners

Alex Liu (Canon Digital Camera)

Reference Librarian Rick McDonnell and Shauna Markowski(iPod)

David Solis (Nintendo Wii) and Reference Librarian Charles Thurston

Special Collections Reopens and Has Longer Hours

Thursday, 03 July 2008 5:16 PM

Special Collections will re-open on Monday, July 7th, with expanded hours. Walk-In hours for the Special Collections Reading Room have been extended to include: Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Friday by appointment. For Monday, July 7th ONLY, the hours will be 11-4. For information and assistance with Special Collections resources, please contact the Special Collections reference desk at 458-5505; Special Collections Librarian, Dennis Medina, at 458-5988; or e-mail dennis.medina@utsa.edu.

A mold infestation discovered in December 2007 caused Special Collections to be closed for most of the 2008 spring semester. The mold problem has been remediated and special equipment and procedures now are in place to avoid future outbreaks.

We hope that Special Collections' closure did not unduly inconvenience our researchers. Special Collections staff is looking forward to helping you with your research needs by providing access and information regarding rare and interesting books and primary sources on San Antonio's growth and development, Texas history, Western Americana and other topics. For more information on Special Collections, see the Archives and Special Collections Web site.

Dr. John Frederick, Provost, speaks at National Library Week Event on April 15

Thursday, 17 April 2008 5:09 PM

During National Library Week, UTSA Library is celebrating the vital role that libraries around the world play in the advancement of the communities in which they thrive.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. National Library Week is the perfect time to join the circle of knowledge @ UTSA by discovering your library's services and resources!

For more information, please visit our National Library Week online exhibit.