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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 study area, which will remain open. If you have any

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New credit-bearing course offered through University Libraries

We are excited to announce the creation of a new course that will be offered starting Fall 2024, called LBR 210: Critical Information Literacy. This is the first credit-bearing course to be offered through the University Libraries and will be taught by Caterina Reed, Academic Engagement Librarian.  LBR 210 will

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Library AI Club Happy Hour

On July 23. 2024, the University Libraries’ AI Club held its inaugural AI Happy Hour. Attendees were treated to delicious snacks and beverages while participating in AI themed games. The game offerings included JeopIArdy, Boogie Woogie AI Groovin’ and Stony Look: An AI Image Guessing Game. The games were created

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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 VR technology at the HSL. Sessions are available now! Sign

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Second floor entrance to North Reading Room

For your convenience, there is now a 2nd floor entrance to the North Reading Room. The door is located on the 2nd floor, on the east side of the building, near Special Collections & University Archives. The door on the 2nd floor will be open when the North Reading Room

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[Updated 9/17/24] OCLC First Search Cancellation and Alternative Resources

Stony Brook University Libraries has canceled our subscription to OCLC FirstSearch effective 7/1/2024. This decision was not made lightly and was influenced by several critical factors, including outdated technology, rising costs, and notably low usage by SBU researchers (7%). The Libraries recognize that access to reliable and current resources is

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Keeping the Galleria Green

Green spaces are important to have around and we’re mindful of that every time we walk through the Galleria in the Melville Library on main campus. This is an open and inviting space full of light and sound and the calming presence of some varied plant life that, every once

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Ahmad Pratama, Data Literacies Lead

We are excited to welcome Dr. Ahmad Pratama to the library faculty as our new Data Literacies Lead. In this role he’ll be building up the data literacies program at SBU Libraries, helping to ensure that our community understands how to critically use, meaningfully interpret, and effectively communicate with data.

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Christine Fena wins SUNYLA award

Congratulations to our Undergraduate Success Librarian Christine Fena! She is the recipient of this year’s Excellence in Scholarship Award presented by the State University of New York Librarians Association (SUNYLA). The award celebrates SUNYLA members who authored or co-authored impactful research through publications, presentations, or similar works.  Christine was recognized

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