Stony Brook University Libraries is pleased to welcome Hojun Son, Ph.D., as our inaugural AI Research Scientist. In this newly established role, Dr. Son will help advance the Libraries’ growing investment in AI research, services and innovation. He brings a…
ClariNuts Fill the Air
The May 5 performance by Professor Alan Kay’s clarinet studio, the ClariNuts, was warmly received by listeners in the Melville Library’s Galleria. Our thanks to all of the performers, and to Professor Kay for coordinating the program ; and to…
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North Reading Room Refresh
We’re excited to share that one of the library’s busiest study spaces, the North Reading Room, will soon be getting a refresh. After years of heavy daily use, some of the furniture in the room has begun to show significant…
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Stony Brook University Libraries joins JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services charter program!
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with JSTOR through its Digital Stewardship Services charter program, positioning Stony Brook University Libraries as a leading collaborator in the development and implementation of emerging AI technologies for archives and special collections. As…
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Return or Renew
Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester…
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Shimmering Sounds of Strings at Art of the Violin
The series’ final concert for the academic year on Wednesday, April 29 emphasized the string quartet repertory, as well as music from the Contemporary, Baroque, Romantic and Classical periods. The program presented a marvelous opportunity for collaboration with performers from…
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A Campus Sound Walk: Exploring Place Through Focused Listening
On Thursday afternoon, April 30, Prof. Linda O’Keeffe led several students and faculty on a sound walk through different campus environments. Over the course of about 45 minutes, we listened carefully to the campus soundscape, which included birds, ventilation units,…
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Roth Regatta 2026 Victory!
On May 1st, the Melville Library team made waves at the Roth Regatta with our one-of-a-kind vessel, the “Super Mario Book Kart” — and what a race it was! Constructed entirely from repurposed library cardboard boxes and reinforced with plenty…
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Faculty Development Master Class in Medical Education
The Stony Brook Health Sciences Library is partnering with the Renaissance School of Medicine Offices of Faculty Affairs and Undergraduate Medicine to offer the workshop, “Empowering Learners: Integrating Preclinical Knowledge, PICO, and AI in Clinical Practice.” This session will take…
National Library Week 2026
In celebration of National Library Week (April 19-25, 2026), two events were hosted by University Libraries in conjunction with faculty from the Department of English. On Monday, April 20, 2026, Dr. Elyse Graham discussed her latest book entitled Book and…
