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Libraries Sponsor AI in Education at SUNY Symposium

This week, SBU Libraries was excited to be part of the third annual SUNY AI Symposium at Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center. Janet Clarke, Associate Dean of Research and Learning, and Nick Johnson, Director of AI, were part of the Symposium Planning Committee and helped to program a

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Exhibition Opening Celebrates President Andrea Goldsmith

On April 13, as part of the inauguration activities for Stony Brook University’s seventh president Andrea Goldsmith, Stony Brook University hosted in the Wang Center the opening reception of a special exhibition highlighting her career, leadership, and vision for the future of the institution. This long-term installation, curated by Jinyoung

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New Course Offering – LBR 211: Critical Data and AI Literacies

The University Libraries is excited to announce the launch of its second credit-bearing course for Fall 2026 – LBR 211: Critical Data and AI Literacies. This course addresses a crucial need in our data-saturated world: the ability to truly understand and interpret data. LBR 211 is a 3-credit, in-person course

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WUSB-OLLI Interview

Gisele Schierhorst, Head of the Music Library, was interviewed by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute member Ed Metzendorf at the New Union on Wednesday, April 8. Mrs. Schierhorst talked about the Music Library’s LP collection, her WUSB radio show, “Music Library Gems,” and the musicians in her family. Her father Nelson

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Stony Brook University Libraries New Website Launch

The Stony Brook University Libraries will release a newly redesigned website on April 23, 2026. This update structurally and functionally transforms the Libraries’ digital presence, emphasizing clarity, usability and efficiency across devices. Key enhancements include: A unified search experience spanning articles, books, journals and library resources Improved navigation with organized,

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Match Day 2026!

Stony Brook University Libraries would like to wish all of our students a wonderful Match Day! We know you will all do great things in the next stage of your medical careers. Match Day is a day where medical students find out where they will be training in the next

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Art & Photography Exhibit at Melville Library

The Stony Brook University Libraries is hosting an art exhibit on the 2nd floor of the North Reading Room. The exhibit, a collaboration between the university’s Photography Club and Art Club, showcases photography and artwork by SBU students. Thanks to Kenneth Schaal, Head of Library Operations, for facilitating and coordinating

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Advancing Trustworthy and Human-Centered AI

AI @ SBU Libraries Stony Brook University Libraries is actively advancing the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence tools and technologies within the academic library setting. Through its AI initiative, the Libraries serves as both a space for experimentation and a service provider supporting the use of AI tools in

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First Sign of Spring = Art of the Violin

Sunny skies and warmer temperatures accompanied the Melville Library’s first concert of the Spring 2026 semester. Professor Jennifer Frautschi’s violin students entertained seated listeners and passersby with a joyful assortment of repertory for solo and chamber ensembles. Our thanks to Professor Frautschi for coordinating the program; to all of the

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A New Dimension of Fun: 3D Eiffel Tower Puzzle

Recently, the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) provided students with a creative way to take a break from studying – building a miniature Eiffel Tower. The puzzle was a collaborative effort, with students working on the tower over the course of several weeks.  Now that it’s completed, stop by

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