Please join us for this year’s Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture, given by Visiting Scholar Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe. She will be presenting, “The History of the Future of Libraries: What Past Visions Reveal About Today’s Information Access Challenges and Opportunities.” Lisa…
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University Libraries Welcomes New Health Sciences Librarian Lara Nicosia
Lara Nicosia will join University Libraries as a Health Sciences Librarian beginning February 23, 2026. Mrs. Nicosia holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science and a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Syracuse University. Most recently,…
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Introducing Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS)
The Health Sciences Library recently acquired a new database, Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS). This database will be replacing Nursing Reference Center Plus, Nutrition Reference Center, and Social Work Reference Center, as they have now been discontinued. Nursing…
Posted in About Us, Databases, Health Sciences Library Tagged with: allied health, nursing, social work
Government Shutdown: How It May Affect Access to Medical Information Resources
As the federal government undergoes a shutdown, access to several government-maintained websites and services may be disrupted. This includes some medical and scientific databases that health professionals, researchers, and students rely on for current, evidence-based information. What’s Affected?During a shutdown,…
2025 Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture Recap
The annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture took place in the Wang Center Theater on March 27th, 2025. This event celebrates the life and accomplishments of the founding Director of the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library, Antonija Prelec. The lecture…
Health sciences researchers: Reuse Dryad data and win up to $100k from the 2024 Dataworks! Prize
The DataWorks! Prize, sponsored by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recognizes the impactful role of data reuse on human health. Successful submissions must: Address a pivotal health research question…
Posted in About Us, Health Sciences Library, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Research, School of Dental Medicine, Social Welfare Tagged with: clinical research, clinical trials, epidemiology, imaging datasets, research data
Silent Study Area Temporarily Closed
Unfortunately due to damage sustained during the storm that took place this past Sunday evening, the silent study area in the Health Sciences Library will be temporarily closed. This however, does not include the 24/7 accessible portion of the silent…
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Virtual Reality Technology Now Available at the Health Sciences Library
Experience the latest technology with virtual reality (VR)! Whether relaxing in a serene environment, unleashing your inner artist, or studying human anatomy, our VR tech brings every detail to life. Transform your reality today and discover the limitless possibilities with…
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New Graphic Medicine Titles Now Available
Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung recently secured a grant from Region 7 of the National Network of the Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), which was used to purchase additional graphic medicine titles for University Libraries. Graphic medicine is the use of…
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Laurel Scheinfeld Awarded Systematic Review Services Specialization Certificate
Health Sciences Librarian Laurel Scheinfeld has successfully completed all of the necessary activities to obtain a Level II Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS) certificate from the Medical Library Association. Earning the SRSS demonstrates Laurel’s use of a range of information…
