The Watson W. Wise Medical Research Library was dedicated in 1984 as an expansion
and enhancement of the existing clinical library that was begun several years before.
Mr. Wise’s contribution and the continued expansion of UT Tyler Health Science Center’s
mission and programs has resulted in a comprehensive collection.
The library serves not only UT Tyler Health Science Center’s students and faculty,
but the institution’s nurses, administrators and other staff as well. In addition,
area professionals, students, and the general public use the Library, which remains
the only full-service, professionally-staffed health science library in Northeast
Texas.
The library maintains a collection of over 5,000 periodicals, and over 3,000 books,
many in electronic format. Public-access computers are also available for database
and web searching, word processing, presentations, and more. Wireless access is also
available, as are private and public study areas. Library staff are available to provide
reference, assistance, and instruction.