Academic Resource Center - Academic Resource Center - Houston

Subject Librarian

Contact:

Academic Resource Center
6700 Fannin Room 4132
Houston, TX 77030-2343

mgoff@twu.edu

713.794.2481

Subjects:Business, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Houston ARC Hours

ARC HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES SCHEDULES ARE FOUND AT http://libguides.twu.edu/calendars

June 1, 2020-

Email staff for assistance

jquintero1@twu.edu

adrake3@twu.edu

mgoff@twu.edu

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Library News and Technical Issues

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National Library Week

April 4-10, 2021

Coronavirus COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Information
Houston Library staff are working in person, virtually & can be reached by email. The basics, in English and Spanish, on diagnosis, tests, research, statistics and more on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a betacoronavirus, from the highly authoritative National Library of Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Health, with hyperlinks to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

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Includes patient handouts, information for children, and also in other languages, updated frequently.

State of Texas Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Resources

City of Houston Resources

World Health Organization
The current world wide information on COVID-19

During the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic, the following resources are available to you, free, courtesy of these vendors:

Library (regional) COVID-19 changes, closures, borrowing, lending and more resources at: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ldn/covid-19

National Center for Post Traumatic Distress is at the US Veteran's Administration for everyone to access: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp

The TWU Libraries are extending due dates for all books that are currently checked out to our students, staff, and faculty. If you have an item checked out from TWU Libraries that is not a book, please contact the TWU Libraries Access Services Department at 940-898-3701 for assistance.

Welcome

Welcome to the Houston ARC LibGuide!

Houston's TWU ten story campus building in foreground at the corner of Main, Holcombe and Fannin,

in the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical center in the world.

Welcome to the TWU Libraries' ARC Subject Guide!

Houston campus faculty, staff and students have new texts, media, reserve materials,

librarians and knowledgeable staff to help you.

You can also obtain borrowing privileges to other libraries by visiting us in room 4132.

Click HERE for an ARC Overview and Tips for Successful Searches!

Faculty & Staff Course Reserves Click HERE!

Helpful Links

Houston Campus Manager

Campus Manager Carlos Da Silva, born in Brazil, is a manager in TWU's Office of Information Technology - Houston and is Campus Manager for the Houston Campus. He is happy to hear from students, faculty and staff regarding any issues. His office is located in room 4110, tel. 713.794.2118.

TWU Libraries Strategic Plan

TWU libraries have a mission statement, a strategic plan, and other related data illuminating how we serve you in accordance with the University's strategic plan documentation.

Orientation

Be sure to attend TWU Orientation classes on your library services in August, January and June. A special welcome to new and returning students and a reminder to Dietetic Interns that we are available for appointments and walk-in help.

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