The Stony Brook University Libraries is excited to have an art installation by ART Tank Student Artist Competition winner Annika Griffing. The piece can be found in the Central Reading Room. Read more about the artist and her work in…
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Adding Color and Creativity to Library Spaces
We’re excited to announce the installation of artwork in the Central and North Reading Rooms! These vibrant pieces bring color, personality, and a sense of warmth to our environment, making the library feel even more welcoming for all who visit. …
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Overnight Access to the Melville Library
To ensure a safer and more secure environment for all our students and staff, starting Monday, January 27, 2025 at midnight, access to the library between midnight and 7 AM will require a valid school ID. Your ID can be…
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Main Stacks Closure
Due to construction, the Main Stacks in Melville Library will close on Thursday, October 10 at 5 PM, and remain closed through Sunday, October 13. During this time, no access to materials housed in the Main Stacks will be available.…
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Celebrate Banned Books Week: Defending Our Right to Read
In honor of Banned Books Week, we invite you to visit the Central Reading Room to explore our special Banned Books display. The display highlights the growing challenges to our freedom to read, showcases books that have faced censorship, and…
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Celebrate Banned Books Week: Defending Our Right to Read
In honor of Banned Books Week, we invite you to visit the Central Reading Room to explore our special Banned Books display. The display highlights the growing challenges to our freedom to read, showcases books that have faced censorship, and…
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Announcing ShelfFinder
The University Libraries are excited to launch a new service that will make locating books and other materials in our stacks much easier! When browsing SEARCH, you will now see an option to locate the material in our stacks called…
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Bridging Knowledge and Creativity: Two Inspiring Art Installations at the Melville Library
The University Libraries is proud to partner with the Campus Beautification Committee to display artwork created by Stony Brook University students. Two dramatic pieces have been installed in the North Reading Room. “Water Droplet” by artist Sy Lee is visible…
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Second floor entrance to North Reading Room
For your convenience, there is now a 2nd floor entrance to the North Reading Room. The door is located on the 2nd floor, on the east side of the building, near Special Collections & University Archives. The door on the…
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New Book Return at Math, Physics, Astronomy Library
We are excited to announce that there is now a book return option at the Math, Physics, Astronomy Library. The bright red book return box is located outside the Math, Physics, Astronomy Library on the 3rd level of the Physics…
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