Music majors in Professor Erika Honisch’s MUS 350 class (Western Classical Music Before 1750) enjoyed a visit to the Music Library’s Seminar Room to examine a variety of manuscript facsimiles. Gisele Schierhorst, Head of the Music Library, presented numerous limited…
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Love at First Data Point: Interactive Data Collection
Did you know that answering survey questions doesn’t have to feel like a chore? What if sharing your opinion could be quick, visual, and even a little fun? And what if collecting feedback didn’t require designing and distributing a full-scale…
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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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2026 Spring 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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Honoring Sherry Chang’s 57 Years of Library Service at Stony Brook University
Science Librarian Sherry Chang, esteemed colleague and dedicated librarian, will be retiring on February 1, 2026, after an extraordinary 57 years of service to the University Libraries and the broader campus community. Her career reflects a rare combination of vision,…
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Stony Brook University Libraries Launch Inaugural AI Research Scientist Role with Appointment of Hojun Son, Ph.D.
As part of its strategic investment in building internal AI research capacity, Stony Brook University Libraries welcomes Hojun Son, Ph.D., as its inaugural AI Research Scientist. Hojun earned a B.S. in Information Communication Technology from Inha University in South Korea,…
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Academic Engagement Librarian
Senior Assistant Librarian/Academic Engagement Librarian APPLY HERE Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library Location: University Libraires Open Date: Dec 17, 2025 Deadline: Jan 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description Incumbent will teach information literacy courses and workshops in…
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Musical Heritage Collections Featured in SBU Magazine
Special Collections and University Archives is featured in the latest issue of SBU Magazine (Winter 2025) in the extra “Rare Treasures” column, which highlights music collections that illustrate the depth and diversity of Stony Brook’s musical heritage. From the compositions…
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Research & Writing Support After Hours
On the evening of December 2, librarians and writing tutors joined forces to offer one-on-one consultations with students working on their written assignments and research papers. The North Reading Room Learning Lab was buzzing as students came to seek help…
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