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As part of its strategic investment in building internal AI research capacity, Stony Brook University Libraries welcomes Hojun Son, Ph.D., as its inaugural AI Research Scientist. Hojun earned a B.S. in Information Communication Technology from Inha University in South Korea, followed by both an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer

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

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

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

Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester to do it—whether online, over the phone, or by chatting

Students in Professor Douglas Pfeiffer’s EGL 345 course “Shakespeare I,” a study of the comedies and plays, recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the physical world of early books, rare printings, and centuries-old literary traditions. During a visit to Special Collections, students worked directly with a curated selection

The AI Funhouse Series, recently launched by the University Libraries, is a brief but lively mini learning series designed to help library faculty and staff build confidence and curiosity around artificial intelligence. Each 15-minute session focuses on demystifying AI concepts and introducing practical tools in a friendly, accessible, and non-technical

This past Wednesday, University Libraries and our campus partners hosted The Human Library in the Central Reading Room. The event provided the opportunity for visitors to check out Human Books, each one a person ready to have a conversation about an aspect of their life. The concept of the Human