Briscoe Library

It’s the Holiday Season here at the Dolph Briscoe, Jr. Library. It’s. Great place for quiet or group study.

Great study space and an underrated nap space!
The wifi is usually pretty great, which is amazing considering how many people are streaming lectures and netflix at any given moment.
It’s great for group studying, because there are plenty of tables, but beware, many of them are far from electric outlets, making plugging in your computer a difficult, somewhat dangerous, but not impossible endeavor.
It’s also great for personal study because there are many individual study rooms, but also be careful because they are not as sound-​proof as you’d expect a glass encased room to be.
Also the benches are really long, making this a great place to catch up on the Zs and study for those A’s!

EDIT: my review is only for the 5^th floor. Not sure why someone would change the name of the business. Change it back!
I make a trip here at least 4 times a week so i guess i can call myself a regular.
First impression– the seating choices are ridiculous! Whether your prefer a cushioned booth by the wide windows, a booth in dim fluorescent lighting, a rolly chair in a cubical, a rolly chair in a soundproof room, or even simply a soft, vinyl sofa… This is your place!
The noise level is typically minimal. Sounds you might hear include chewing, whispers, and frantic clicking. Beware, if you are impartial to detailed drawings of the perineal region or photos of pus-​leaking skin lesions, you may see more than you bargained for on the screens and books of the students studying here.
The only downside is that it gets kinda boring the longer you stay.

The Dolph Briscoe, Jr. Library is part of the UT Health Science Center is open 7 days a week. Although primarily used by Health Science Center students, this library can serve as a quiet study spot for those who are not affiliated with the institution.
Food/​Beverages: The library allows you to bring food and drinks — just make sure to clean up after yourself and not make a mess. You can bring in hot foods, cold foods, etc. There’s a Starbucks and a Subway just down the hall from the library, so during the day, you can grab food and any needed caffeine. Also, for those of you who like to bring your own tea, there’s an electronic kettle in the open area near the entrance.
Ambiance: Quiet — since the library is situated on the Health Science Center campus, there are a lot of students who utilize the space to study. So, if you’re looking for a quiet place, this is the spot. There are three floors (and a basement level) that have private study rooms, group study rooms, cubicles, and open tables. On the first level, there is a an open area near the entrance where you can have a bit more relaxed study space and talk quietly with friends. There are outlets galore, and plenty of space. When it’s final exam time, the library can be a pretty packed place… and, during those times, the wi-​fi slows down, and the bathrooms get a little crazy (primarily Sunday nights of exam week).
Wi-​Fi: If you’re a guest, you can request an username and password for 24hrs
Service: The librarians are super helpful and nice.
Pricing: Free to enter. If you want to print, there is a 0.10 cent fee for B&W copies and another fee for color copies. Also, if you are not affiliated with the school, you have to pay for guest parking. Parking in all lots after 6 PM is free.
Hours: Open until midnight Sun — Thurs, and until 10 PM on Fri and Sat.
Like doing puzzles? There’s often a big puzzle that is done on one of the tables near the entrance, so, when you’re looking for a study break, here’s a perfect option.

The Briscoe Library is part of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. It offers books, journals, and database access to authoritative medical information.
Offers study space, PC and Mac computers with internet and Office products, scanning, printing, and copying. Reference librarians are available to answer questions.
The library is open seven days a week.