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Students Engage With the Past: Exploring the Emery Collection in Archival Sessions

This fall, students in Professor Sam Dodd’s course ARH 400: “Sheet, Book, Box: Archival Research Methods & Historical Thinking,” explored one of Special Collections’ most frequently accessed collections: the Robert M. Emery Long Island Rail Road Collection. Over the course of

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Content Management Specialist

Content Management Specialist APPLY HERE Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of prior work experience. Experience with cataloging practices and standards. Preferred Qualifications:  Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).

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Art Across Campus: Recapping Stony Brook’s Fall Art Crawl

Stony Brook’s campus transformed into a walking gallery on September 25, 2025 as more than 300 students, faculty, staff, and visitors came together for the fall Art Crawl to celebrate visual art, cultural history, and creative storytelling across multiple campus

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Students in EGL 358 Explore the Legacy of Pietro di Donato

On September 23, the Center for Italian Studies hosted a special archival session in collaboration with Special Collections centered on Pietro di Donato and his renowned novel Christ in Concrete. This event built on a similar gathering in Fall 2024,

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Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week at the University Libraries

In recognition of #BannedBooksWeek, our library is shining a spotlight on the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of censorship. Stop by to explore our displays featuring books that have been challenged or banned—and discover why protecting our right

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SEARCH AI Now Live!

Stony Brook University Libraries is happy to announce that SEARCH AI is now live in beta form for all users of our library catalog! Users can now conduct searches using natural language (phrases and questions more akin to how we

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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,

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Government Shutdown Information

Dear Stony Brook Community Members, In response to the US Federal Government shutdown, the University Libraries’ have compiled a research guide of both open access and subscription resources which contain information from U.S. agencies and departments to ensure continuity of access to lessen

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SBU Libraries Hosts Javits Family and Panel Discussion Celebrating $1 Million Gift and Senator Javits’ Legacy

Stony Brook University Libraries recently welcomed the Javits family and distinguished guests to celebrate a major milestone – a generous $1 million gift from the Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation. The event honored the enduring legacy of Senator

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Evening Weekend Supervisor/ Instructional Support Associate -(Part Time) #2503429

Instructional Support Associate APPLY HERE Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to use Google applications such as Docs,

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