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The Continental Congress’ approval of the Declaration of Independence is commemorated on July 4th. The Declaration of Independence outlines the reasons for separating from Great Britain and the principles on which the United States is founded. Located in the Main Stacks, our new mixed media display brings together books, images,
Michael Huang, SUNY Distinguished Librarian, received the 2025 Outstanding Leadership Award from the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) in memory of Dr. Margaret Chang Fung. Michael was chosen from a large pool of nominations, which attests to his accomplishments and visionary leadership. He has demonstrated his leadership skills through his
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Nicholas E. Johnson as the Director of AI at SBU Libraries. This newly minted position is among the first of its kind in libraries nationwide. Nicholas brings a wealth of experience leading the strategic integration of AI technologies to enhance library services,
We aim to create a space where curiosity thrives and learning feels both inspiring and accessible. Whether you’re deep in solo study mode or bouncing ideas off classmates, the library is designed to support both quiet reflection and lively collaboration. Leaving your stuff sprawled across tables, carrels, or chairs for
The contributions of transgender individuals to the United States are countless and essential for understanding U.S. history. As the fields of arts and sciences continue to explore and document the living history of human life on Earth, public science communication plays a critical role in showcasing diverse contributions to human
Three members of SBU Libraries are recipients of this year’s SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. These awards are meant to recognize and celebrate “consistently superior professional achievement” across the SUNY system. We couldn’t be happier to see our colleagues noted for their hard work and innovative approaches to supporting the
Stony Brook University students have full access to The Chronicle of Higher Education. This essential resource covers the latest news, trends, and insights from the world of higher education — and it’s completely free through the university library! Through our university subscription students have access to a wide range of
Stony Brook University’s Healthier U initiative kicked off the Seawolf Shuffle 5K on May 3, 2025. The well-attended event was open to SBU faculty, staff, students, alumni, and their families. SBU Libraries participated as Team Library. The weather was warm and sunny as Team Library gathered at the SBU Union
Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester to do it—whether online, over the phone, or by chatting
