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2026 Spring Semester: Reference and Virtual Chat Services

Welcome to the new semester!  Need help with research?  We are here to help!  There are many ways that you can connect to librarians for research assistance. You can connect with a librarian virtually via chat with the hours below: Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM You can also ask

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Academic Engagement Librarian

Senior Assistant Librarian/Academic Engagement Librarian APPLY HERE Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library Location: University Libraires Open Date: Dec 17, 2025 Deadline: Jan 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description Incumbent will teach information literacy courses and workshops in multimodal formats, create instructional materials, participate in campus outreach activities

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Musical Heritage Collections Featured in SBU Magazine

Special Collections and University Archives is featured in the latest issue of SBU Magazine (Winter 2025) in the extra “Rare Treasures” column, which highlights music collections that illustrate the depth and diversity of Stony Brook’s musical heritage. From the compositions of Billy Jim Layton, to the energy of student-organized rock

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Research & Writing Support After Hours

On the evening of December 2, librarians and writing tutors joined forces to offer one-on-one consultations with students working on their written assignments and research papers. The North Reading Room Learning Lab was buzzing as students came to seek help with starting, developing, organizing, or finishing their research papers. Many

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Visiting Assistant Librarian Part-Time

Visiting Assistant Librarian Part-Time APPLY HERE Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library Location: Stony Brook, NY Open Date: Dec 10, 2025 Deadline: Jan 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description: Position description and duties:  Come join our faculty and engage with the diverse student body at Stony Brook University

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SBU Libraries Supports SUNY CPD’s Data Literacy Essentials for a Second Year

Today, data-informed decision-making is an essential part of how higher education institutions operate. To support SUNY professionals in building confidence working with data, the SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) offers the Data Literacy Essentials for Higher Education Professionals program. This two-course sequence program is designed for faculty, staff, and

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AI Transparency – How the SBU Libraries Use Artificial Intelligence

Do you have questions or concerns about how the Libraries use Artificial Intelligence? Stony Brook University (SBU) Libraries adheres to the fundamental values of libraries as outlined by the American Library Association, including equity, privacy, and access. SBU Libraries also embraces the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Guiding Principles for

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