UTRGV Library

Covidence: Streamline Your Research Reviews
Manage systematic and other research reviews using a clear, web based platform. Screen studies, extract data, and track your progress in one place.
Key features:
• Import references and remove duplicates automatically
• Screen titles, abstracts, and full text efficiently
• Extract and organize data with customizable forms
• Collaborate with research teams across institutions
Get support:
UTRGV librarians offer training and guidance for systematic reviews.
https://app.covidence.org/sign_in/sso

Embase + AI: Smarter Medical Literature Searching
Search comprehensive biomedical literature using intuitive tools and AI supported insights. Explore topics, refine results, and identify relevant research efficiently.
Sign in to enhance your experience:
Save searches, organize results, and set alerts to stay up to date.
https://www.embase.com/search/ai-chat?phase=continueToApp
(users are required to first register using their UTRGV email address)

Summer hours start on Monday, June 8th!

Summer hours are here! We look forward to serving you all summer long! 🌮🥗☕️

FYI - here are the Medical Libraries Summer Hours:

SUMMER HOURS 2026
Myles and Sylvia Aaronson Library - Edinburg
Mario E. Ramirez, M.D. Library - Harlingen

May 18 - June 21

MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY–SUNDAY: CLOSED

EXCEPTIONS
MAY 25: CLOSED
JUNE 19 CLOSED

June 22 - August 30

MONDAY–THURSDAY: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
FRIDAY: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY: CLOSED
SUNDAY: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

EXCEPTIONS
JULY 3-5: CLOSED

Library Hours for Intersession:
May 15th- June 7th
Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
*Closed on Memorial Day

Congratulations to all of our UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates!

Good luck on your finals, Vaqueros! Take a break from studying and enjoy a treat on us!

FYI - Heritage Coffee will be open until 5:00 pm on May 8th during our extended hours!

Spring Finals for 2026 are almost here! Check out our extended hours:

April 24th: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 1st: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 8th: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 10th: 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
May 11th - 13th: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
May 14th: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Celebrating our wonderful staff on