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1st Library Spy Hunt is a success!

Posted on by Janet Clarke

New scavenger hunt sparks interest among faculty, students, and local community members.

Posted in Events, Libraries, Library Instruction, Library Outreach, Melville Library, Research

The Flame Challenge: “What is color?”

Posted on by Janet Clarke

The Flame Challenge is an international science communication competition, hosted by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, that asks scientists to explain complex science in ways that would interest and enlighten an 11-year old.  This year’s question is:  What…

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Posted in Communicating Science, Journalism

New Database Trials

Posted on by Janet Clarke

Stony Brook University Libraries is offering a trial of the database British History Online until March 3, 2014. British History Online contains primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. You can find a diverse range of…

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Posted in Arts & Humanities, Database Trials, Electronic Resources, History

New Library Scavenger Hunt Challenges Your Research Skills!

Posted on by Janet Clarke

Be a part of history as the Library takes you back in time to the Revolutionary War Era. You are now a spy, forced to solve codes, puzzles, and clues to prove your research skills and assist in the rebellion.

Posted in Events, Library Instruction, Library Outreach, Melville Library, Research