2023

In Remembrance: Library Colleagues Susan White and Eileen Phoel

As 2023 comes to end, SBU Libraries honor the memories of two library colleagues that passed away this year: Susan White and Eileen Phoel. Susan White’s career at SBU Libraries spanned more than three decades, from 1985 to 2016. Known for her generosity of spirit, Susan held diverse and complex

Read More »

Re-envisioning the HSL: Provide your input

Stony Brook Health Sciences Library is conducting a project to look comprehensively at the needs for the library and create a plan for the future that’s guided by a shared purpose, informed by stakeholder engagement, external trends, and research. This survey is meant to better understand the type of experiences

Read More »

SBU Libraries Celebrate 60 Years of Knowledge, Innovation, and Community

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Stony Brook University Libraries celebrated a momentous occasion: the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library. The event, brimming with intellectual discussions, historical revelations, and a touch of nostalgia, celebrated the library’s rich heritage and its transformative journey over six decades. A highlight of the celebration

Read More »

Art of the Violin Enjoyed by All

The December 5th Art of the Violin concert in the Library Galleria had its largest audience of the semester. Listeners filled the chairs provided, stood along the opposite side of the Galleria and in front of the North Reading Room, sat on the main staircase steps, and watched from the

Read More »

Celebrate SBU Libraries with Us on Friday, December 1!

Join us on Friday, December 1 to celebrate Stony Brook University Libraries and the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library! We are hosting a panel discussion that will delve into the transformation of our libraries over the past 60 years. Reception to follow, with a viewing of a special exhibition highlighting library

Read More »

Article requests just got a little bit easier

We’re excited to introduce a brand new feature of our ILLiad web pages. When submitting an article request, patrons will have the opportunity to use a DOI or PubMed identifier to autofill the request form. A DOI, or Digital Object Identifier, is a simplified and standardized string used to identify

Read More »

Panel Discussion on the Experiences of Filipino Nurses in the United States

On the evening of October 19th, University Libraries hosted its first-ever nursing panel in honor of Filipino American History Month. Nerissa Balce, Associate Professor of Asian & Asian American Studies, moderated the panel. Panelists included: Sofia Reyes, Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing; Director of Simulation Education Lani Blanco, Clinical Instructor,

Read More »

Save the Date: Celebrate SBU Libraries with Us!

Join us on Friday, December 1 from 1-3pm to celebrate Stony Brook University Libraries and the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library! We are hosting a panel discussion that will delve into the transformation of our libraries over the past 60 years. Reception to follow, with a viewing of a special exhibition

Read More »