2015

A note about interlibrary loan

Due to the holidays, process times for requests may be longer than usual. The Melville Library Interlibrary Loan department will be closed from 12/25/15 until 1/4/16. A note to our patrons: You must be an active student, faculty or staff member to be able to place interlibrary loan requests.  If

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Library Renovation Announcement

You may have seen the announcement that Stony Brook University Libraries is embarking on an exciting renovation of the North and Central Reading Rooms beginning this Spring Semester. The update will focus on redesigning library spaces for student work including more power outlets, access to technology, and collaborative and individual

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Guinness World Record Shattered in Melville Library!

While many were taking advantage of Stony Brook University Libraries’ newly extended hours this Saturday, Rowe Hessler, celebrated 2-time U.S. Speedcubing Champion, was eyeing this extra time as an opportunity to put himself to a different sort of test.  Most had come to the library to cram for upcoming exams,

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Extended Hours Start Friday Dec. 4th

The Health Sciences Library will be open 24 hours during finals! When entering the library after midnight, please be prepared to show your Stony Brook ID to security. December 4th: 24 hour service begins December 5th – 15th: 24 hour service December 16th:  24 hour service ends at 4:00am The Health Sciences

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Tennessee Williams & SBU Southampton

The traditional holiday Lighting of the Windmill at Stony Brook Southampton will take place Friday, December 4, 2015, from 5-7 pm. Join the Stony Brook Southampton community as they celebrate the iconic Windmill with special guests in the Chancellors Hall lobby before the official lighting. Included activities are Mr. Twisty’s famous balloon

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On-Site Reference Ends 12/1/2015 — Spring 2016 Schedule TBA

On-site reference hours in the Humanities Building and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building will end for the fall semester, effective December 1, 2015.  Hours will resume in the Humanities Building after the winter break, with Spring 2016 semester hours to be announced.  We look forward to working with you

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Extended Library Hours

The Library’s North Reading Room will stay open extra hours for finals: Until 2 AM: Friday, December 4, 2015 – Saturday, December 5, 2015 Then the North Reading Room will be open 24-hours from noon on Sunday, December 6 until closing at 8pm on Friday, December 11.  Uniformed guards will help maintain

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#GivingTuesday, Getting Knowledge- Priceless!

#GivingTuesday, a global day to give back, is a great opportunity to highlight all that SBU Libraries contribute to the university community. The libraries offer students, faculty, and staff access to world class collections and services, including books, journals, databases, articles, media, and special collections. Library services include reference, research,

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