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 This decision was not made lightly and was influenced by several critical factors, including outdated technology, rising costs, and notably low usage by SBU researchers (7%).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
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
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.
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
The red chemistry book drop now has a new location. It was recently moved to the outside of the Math/Physics/Astronomy Library, C-130 of the Physics building. Please see the photo below.
Congratulations! Dr. Anil Yazici from the Department of Civil Engineering and Dr. Elizabeth Hewitt from the Department of Technology and Society received a New York Sea Grant for their research project. About the project: The research team has a shuttle that takes people to West Meadow Beach (from wherever they
We are excited to announce that there is now a book return option at the Math, Physics, Astronomy Library. The bright red book return box is located outside the Math, Physics, Astronomy Library on the 3rd level of the Physics building (room C-130). This enhancement is designed to make returned
Tavonna Miller has joined the Music Library staff for five weeks as an intern. Ms. Miller is an adjunct professor at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, where she teaches voice and songwriting. She is also a matriculating student in the library and information science program at Post.
The spring semester’s concert series in the Galleria concluded with a performance by ClariNuts, the talented graduate students of clarinet professor Alan Kay. It was well attended and appreciated by members of the university community. The program began with Black Anemones by Joseph Schwanter, performed by Nikhil Bartolomeo, clarinet and
Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung recently secured a grant from Region 7 of the National Network of the Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), which was used to purchase additional graphic medicine titles for University Libraries. Graphic medicine is the use of comics to describe medically-related topics. It is a medium that
