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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AI Research Scientist (Tenure-Track)
AI Research Scientist (Tenure-Track) APPLY HERE Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library Location: University Libraries Open Date: Aug 27, 2025 Description Stony Brook University Libraries invites applications for the newly created position of AI Research Scientist. The AI Research Scientist…
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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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About SEARCH AI
SEARCH AI is a tool in development at SBU Libraries designed to help users explore our catalog using natural language queries. Available as a toggle within our catalog webpage, SEARCH AI works by using generative AI to expand upon the…
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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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2025 Fall Semester: Reference and Virtual Chat Services
Welcome to the new semester! Need help with research? We are here to help! There are many ways that you can connect to librarians for research assistance. You can connect with a librarian virtually via chat with the hours below:…
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Plant Propagation Station
Need some greenery to spruce up your dorm room or office? We’ve got you covered! Our new Plant Propagation Station, located on the 3rd floor in the Main Stacks, has a variety of plant cuttings available. Take a cutting, repot…
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