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L&LRC Collection

Texas Heart Institute Library and Learning Resource Center maintains an extensive collection of materials (books, journals, audiovisual material) focused on cardiovascular disease. Contact the library to inquire about availability of material.

THI Library Book CollectionNew Books
New books are added to the collection approximately quarterly. The new books review cites selections from the latest acquisitions.

Book Lists
Book lists provided for the following categories highlight portions of the Library and Learning Resource collection. (Open the PDF to browse through it online or to download it for later reference or printing.)

  • Anesthesia Resources—2 pages (PDF dated Feb. 2008)
  • CT and MRI Resources—3 pages (PDF dated Feb. 2008)
  • Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Resources—2 pages (PDF dated Feb. 2008)
  • Surgical Books—9 pages arranged by subject subcategories from "Cardiac Surgery" to "Vascular and Endovascular Surgery." (PDF dated Feb. 2008)

Collection
We maintain the most current and up-to-date collection of books, journals, and audiovisual material possible. The scope and breadth of our collection reflect not only the history of cardiovascular disease, but also the best of academic scholarship and cutting-edge trends in the study of cardiovascular disease.

  • Textbooks are arranged by subject in accordance with the National Library of Medicine's classification system.
  • Approximately 100 current journals are arranged alphabetically by title and selected recent issues are displayed just inside the library.
  • The audiovisual collection, arranged by media type, is also classified using the National Library of Medicine's system.  

Reference
A reference librarian is available to answer questions and provide assistance regarding collections available at the Texas Heart Institute. 

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Coordinator of Library Services
Phone: 832-355-4128

Appointments are recommended for individuals seeking in-depth assistance. 
Material checkout is available to eligible users.

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