The University Libraries are proud to announce the tenure and promotion of Dr. Christine Fena, Undergraduate Success Librarian. Holding an M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University at Buffalo and a Ph.D. in Music History and Theory from…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Christine Fena on Receiving Tenure and Promotion to Associate Librarian
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Kimberly Kennedy Awarded Tenure, Promotion
We are very pleased to share that Ms. Kimberly Kennedy has been awarded tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Librarian. Ms. Kennedy joined Stony Brook University Libraries in 2019 as Discovery and Access Librarian, and now serves as…
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What’s Your Stony Brook Superpower?
The SBU Libraries is proud to unveil a new mural in our Central Reading Room! This eye-catching piece is the creation of SBU student Marianna Suarez Molina. Marianna was one of the winners of the 2024 ART Tank competition sponsored…
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Join Us on September 9: Panel Discussion on the Legacy of Senator Javits
Join us for a special panel discussion on September 9, 2025 focused on the legacy of Senator Jacob K. Javits in Frey Hall, Room 100 from 2 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Held in conjunction with POL 103, Comparative Politics, the…
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SEARCH AI: Enhancing Discovery Through Natural Language
Stony Brook University Libraries is advancing academic library discovery with the development of an AI-powered search tool designed to enhance how users engage with the library catalog. This enhancement, called SEARCH AI, is the first of its kind in a research library environment, allowing users to interact directly with the full library catalog using natural language queries.
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Temporary Change to Interlibrary Loan Policy, International Shipping
Recently, several international postal services have announced they will suspend shipments to the United States of goods valued under $800 starting August 29, 2025. This change directly affects our ability to lend and borrow materials from our international partners through our…
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Join Us on Culper Spy Day, Saturday, 9/6
Spies do exist in the archive! Visit Special Collections during the 11th Annual Culper Spy Day on Saturday, September 6 between 10am and 1pm. On view will be an original 1779 letter from George Washington to spymaster Benjamin Tallmadge about…
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BEyond Books
BEyond Books is our new Library of Things, a collection of non-traditional items that support our mission of connecting people with the resources they need. Our BEyond Books collection currently includes calculators, a bike repair kit, some games, and a…
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Health Tech Fair 2025: Save the date!
Join us at the Health Sciences Library for our Health Tech Fair on September 16th from 11 pm. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome, including students, staff, faculty, and University Hospital staff. Representatives from EBSCO Health, Elsevier, Wolters Kluwer, McGraw-Hill,…
Melville Library Open House
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Library Open House yesterday afternoon! New students came by for tours, database demos, button-making, and the AI image guessing game, courtesy of SBU Libraries’ AI Club. Thanks to New Student Programs for…
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