Monthly Archives: October 2017

Michael Huang Keynotes at Library Conference in China

Michael Huang, Director of Global Library Initiatives, was invited to present a keynote speech titled “Innovative Services at Stony Brook University Libraries” at the Academic Seminar on Digital Resource Construction and Knowledge Service held in Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China

Posted in About Us, Global Initiatives, Health Sciences Library

Colloquium Series: Open Access Edition, 10/26/2017

On October 26th, faculty members at the University Libraries presented on topics in open access, open data, and open educational resources as part of the Libraries’ programming in observance of Open Access Week.   These lightning talks addressed topical issues

Posted in Events, Open Access

Dr. Elena Davidiak Presents at SBU Libraries, 10/30/2017

On October 30th, Dr. Elena Davidiak presented her research on bilingualism and identity as part of the University Libraries’ programming in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  She was joined by two of her graduate students who also shared their work

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Events

University Archives in “Gold Coast Classrooms” Exhibition

Artifacts from the University Archives are highlighted in the exhibition “Gold Coast Classrooms” at the North Shore Historical Museum in Glen Cove, New York. The exhibition brings focus and attention to Long Island’s historic gold coast mansions adapted for educational purposes. It

Posted in Events, Library Outreach, Special Collections & University Archives

How to make a Tiny Book Workshop a Success

On October 20th, the Preservation Department’s Bookbinder/Preservation Technician, Arielle Hessler, hosted How to Make a Tiny Book.  The event and room were filled to capacity as interested campus community members learned the in-and-outs of making a tiny book; the series is

Posted in Library Outreach, Preservation

Oya Rieger, PhD to Present 2017 Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture

In 1974, Anotnija Prelec accepted the challenge of establishing the new Health Sciences Library at Stony Brook University. Over the next 26 years, Toni built the HSC Library’s collections with passion and zeal. Her extraordinary knowledge of scientific publishing, coupled

Posted in Health Sciences Library, Library Science

Native American Heritage Exhibit

In cooperation with the Campus Diversity Initiative, join us 11/1/2017 from 12:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M in the library galleria for a display of Native American materials, books, literature, art, crafts, and historical items in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.  

Posted in About Us

Tech Spotlight: Schedule Builder

That time of year is here again, when students have to look to next semester’s schedule, unsure if they’re going to make it through the present one!   Stony Brook University has introduced Schedule Builder, which allows students to enter

Posted in Emerging Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Literary Karaoke: Halloween/Autumn Edition!

Please join the University Libraries on October 31st at 4:00 as we celebrate the Halloween/autumn season with a literary karaoke event.  Faculty, students, and staff members are invited to read a passage from a favorite Halloween- or fall-themed text.  This

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Events

“The Bilingual Identity” with Dr. Elena Davidiak at SBU Libraries

On October 30th, the University Libraries will host Dr. Elena Davidiak as she shares her research on bilingualism and identity:   “The Bilingual Identity and its Expression in Oral and Written Form”   People who consistently exist and function within

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Events