2015

Trial of ProQuest ebrary Academic Complete

The Library is conducting a trial of ProQuest ebrary Academic Complete until September 28th.  This collection provides access to e-books from scholarly and academic presses that support research and learning in a variety of disciplines.  Readers have access to searchable, full-text e-books with the option to add notes.  The Library invites

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Special Collections Researcher Spotlight: Victoria Wood

Special Collections and University Archives will be profiling researchers that have consulted collections in the department. SBU student Victoria Wood is a senior and recipient of an Ashley Schiff Park Preserve Scholarship for her study of land use and history of the campus preserve. I’m Victoria, and I’m a senior Environmental

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Michael Huang Attends the World Library and Information Congress

Michael Huang, Coordinator of the Office of Global Library Initiatives and Health Sciences Librarian, attended the World Library and Information Congress: 81st IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa from August 15 through August 21, 2015.  The Congress theme was “Dynamic Libraries: Access, Development and Transformation,” and

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Trial of EBSCOhost eBook Academic Collection

The Library is conducting a trial of EBSCOhost eBook Academic Collection until September 22nd.  This collection provides access to e-books from scholarly and academic presses that support research and learning in a variety of disciplines.  Readers have access to searchable, full-text e-books with the option to add notes.  The Library invites

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From the Archives: Happy 50th Anniversary, Alumni Association

Stony Brook’s Alumni Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary on August 28. For the last 50 years, the association has supported its extensive network of Stony Brook alumni around the world – now 160,000 alumni strong. Established on August 28, 1965, the first president was Phil Mighdoll; board members were

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Opening Day Reference Bonanza

The first day of the new academic year is always an exciting time at the library! Yesterday, library staff helped answer over 700 questions in person, online, and over the phone. Most of our questions came from the front desk service point in the atrium of the Melville Library and

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Welcome New Students!

Whether you are a first-year student or an incoming transfer, SBU Libraries welcomes you! We have the people, resources, and services to help make your transition to SBU successful and enjoyable. Please check out our First Year Student guide at http://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/firstyearstudents/home which gives helpful hints on researching and other important aspects

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Who was Frank Melville Jr.?

The main library on the west campus is the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library. But who was Frank Melville Jr.? Melville and his wife Jennie rose from humble beginnings and founded the Melville Shoe Company in 1892, which evolved into the Melville Corporation. Their 5,000-store shoe chain Thom McAn thrived; later businesses included

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The Library Gets a Name: Frank Melville, Jr.

The main library on the west campus is the Frank Melville, Jr. Memorial Library. But who was Frank Melville, Jr. (1860-1935)? Melville and his wife Jennie rose from humble beginnings and founded the Melville Shoe Company in 1892, which evolved into the Melville Corporation. Their 5,000-store shoe chain Thom McAn

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Welcome Jamie Saragossi, new Health Sciences Librarian!

Please welcome Jamie Saragossi to Stony Brook University Libraries! Jamie is our new Health Sciences Collection Development and Outreach Librarian. Jamie comes to us from Touro College of Health Sciences where she was Chief Librarian. In addition to her background in Health Sciences, Jamie also has experience in Marketing and

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