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Three resource trials provide opportunity for testing and feedback this month

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We are providing the most relevant, cutting-edge tools to support research, education, and clinical care. This month, several exciting digital resources are available for trial, and the library need your input to help determine which ones best serve our campus community. 

By exploring these trials and sharing your input through the feedback forms provided, you can directly influence future purchasing decisions and ensure the library continues to deliver up-to-date, valuable resources. 

Overton Index 

Trial ends Nov. 15  

Overton Index is a powerful platform that indexes millions of policy and “grey literature” documents. It helps researchers and policymakers discover evidence, track academic influence on decision-making, and map the policy landscape. Sign up using your UTSW email address. Feedback Form 

Web of Science Research Assistant 

Trial ends Nov. 19 

This tool allows users to pose natural-language queries (in multiple languages), receive concise overviews of results, identify key journals or experts, and streamline complex research workflows. Feedback Form 

CAS BioFinder 

Trial ends Dec. 31 

CAS BioFinder integrates comprehensive pharmaceutical data with AI-enhanced predictive technology. It’s related to CAS SciFinder and can be accessed by clicking the three dots in the top left corner of SciFinder. Note: SciFinder registration is required. Feedback Form 

Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, educator, or student, your voice helps shape the future of our digital library, so please take a few moments to explore the tools and share your thoughts. 

New Books@Ovid Titles

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The Library has recently added some new Books@Ovid titles in Ob/Gyn, Nursing, ICU, and Neuroscience. They include:

StatPearls Complete brings new modules, CE, and QBanks

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StatPearls Complete is a point of care and clinical support tool that includes:

  • Point of Care Content for over 170 specialties
  • Continuing Education for over 180 specialties for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, social workers, and other allied health professionals
  • QBanks covering every board or certification exam in every English-speaking country and providing exam blueprint mapping for physicians, nurses, NP, PA, RN, LVN, Pharmacy, and Allied Health

Registration is required. UT Southwestern faculty, staff, students, and residents may register for a personal account with their @utsouthwestern.edu email address.

More information is available at the following links:

National Medical Librarians Month & American Archives Month Events

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This October, UT Southwestern celebrates American Archives Month and National Medical Librarians Month with engaging events across campus. These activities have something for everyone, from history lovers and research enthusiasts to the simply curious.

Special Collections Library & University Archives  

Explore the Rare Book Room, archival stacks, and collection highlights during two open houses at the Florence Building (E3.314) on South Campus.

‌Get your questions answered during #AskAnArchivistDay on Oct. 16 and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and X for expert insights and behind-the-scenes access.

Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center  

Let our librarians help you cut through the noise and find trusted, reliable information. Plan to attend any or all of three engaging events across campus.

Library Open House: Discover resources, services, and hidden gems from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.

  • Oct. 16: South Campus Library (E2)

Pop-Up Events: Meet your librarians, explore their services, get snacks, and win prizes from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.!

  • Oct. 13: East Campus EC3.150
  • Oct. 14: Student Center
  • Oct. 15: Zale Lipshy Cafeteria
  • Oct. 17: North Campus Cafeteria
  • Oct. 23: Moncrief Cancer Institute

Featured Classes from 12-1 p.m.:

We look forward to seeing you and sharing how the Library continues to be a smart, strategic partner in everything we do.

Archives opens its doors during American Archives Month

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October is American Archives Month! All month long, the archivists will celebrate with behind-the-scenes content on social media, #AskAnArchivistDay, and two open houses in the Special Collections Library and University Archives. At the open houses we’ll show you the Rare Book Room, the stacks where we house all our materials, as well as our work room where we’ll also display some highlights from the collections.  

The first open house will take place on October 8, 2025, from 7 to 9 a.m. The event will be “drop in” only, and we will provide some morning refreshments for those early birds who want to check out some history.

The second open house will take place on October 22, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. This event will also be “drop in” only, and some afternoon snacks will be provided for anyone who stops by before heading home for the day.

To keep up with all the behind-the-scenes activities and information and submit your own questions for #AskAnArchivistDay, follow us on social media:

CAS SciFinder® adds AI components to searches and summaries

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CAS SciFinder® has recently added new AI features. Starting in early September, users will see a single “omnibox” search that supports reference, substance, reaction, and supplier queries. This secure AI technology will:

  • Enable natural language search.
  • Provide instant answers to basic questions without the need to delve into substance details or journal articles taken directly from published sources.
  • AI-generated summarizations available in early October, from factual data, that can be used to understand research results and trends faster.

Don’t have an account? Use the registration form to create one.

Library launches new locker system for 24/7 deliveries

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Do you utilize Interlibrary Loan for hard copy items? Need a 24-hour delivery option? We have you covered.

The Library will soon begin providing 24/7 locker pick-ups for loaned items using a simple QR code or 5-digit code received via text or email. This convenient option will allow you to pick-up items anytime. You no longer have to work around library office hours.

Instructions on how to use the lockers will be provided with your request via email if you choose “ILL Locker 24 HR Pickup” as your delivery option.

New stamps exhibit now on display in Library

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New Medical Stamps Exhibit with stamp scrapbooks featuring medical-related stamps

The newest exhibit from the UT Southwestern Special Collections Library & University Archives in the UT Southwestern Library features the personal stamp collection of Albert M. Tocker, M.D., who was an allergist in Dallas for several decades before his retirement in 1980.

The materials on display, which were donated shortly after his passing in 1983, cover medical and scientific milestones across the globe, including the W.H.O.’s fundraiser for the eradication of malaria; the 40th Anniversary of the Red Cross and Red Crescent federation; medical doctors and researchers of note; and localized commemorative stamps.

Many stamps in Dr. Tocker’s collection came from one source: a stamp dealer named Littlewoods, which produced bulletins reporting on the newest stamps released globally and held auctions tailored to collectors’ specific areas of interest.

EndNote 2025 has arrived!

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EndNote 2025 is now available for download. Go to the EndNote Guide for links and instructions.

The 2025 edition features a new AI component called “Key Takeaways”, which extracts and summarizes important insights from articles and PDFs. Additional features include:

  • Find a Journal
  • Cite from a PDF
  • Summary Panel Redesign
  • Web of Science Citing Articles and Related Records
  • Find Reference Updates and Find Full Text Improvements
  • Sync Process Visibility
  • Option to Use En Dashes for Pages and Date Ranges
  • Library Details in Library Status Window
  • Updates to the Edit Tab

To find out more about the additional features, go to Clarivate’s EndNote 2025 Key Features post.

Pivot Funding Database Now Includes AI Features

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Pivot, a funding opportunities database available through the Library, includes new AI-powered features: 

  • Semantic Search – AI-powered natural language searching available in the Advanced Search interface. The search is less precise, but it may uncover relevant opportunities not found using traditional search methods. 
  • AI-Generated Titles and Summaries – Found within a funding opportunity entry, these items improve discovery and review by providing additional context and description. The Advanced Search interface now defaults to also searching the AI-Generated summaries. 

For more information on the integration of AI into other Library tools, see the Artificial Intelligence Guide.