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Exploring Early Texts & Shakespeare’s World: EGL 345 Visits Special Collections

Students in Professor Douglas Pfeiffer’s EGL 345 course “Shakespeare I,” a study of the comedies and plays, recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the physical world of early books, rare printings, and centuries-old literary traditions. During a visit

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The Libraries AI Funhouse: Unlocking AI One Mini-Session at a Time

The AI Funhouse Series, recently launched by the University Libraries, is a brief but lively mini learning series designed to help library faculty and staff build confidence and curiosity around artificial intelligence. Each 15-minute session focuses on demystifying AI concepts

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The Human Library Engages Readers

This past Wednesday, University Libraries and our campus partners hosted The Human Library in the Central Reading Room. The event provided the opportunity for visitors to check out Human Books, each one a person ready to have a conversation about

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Stony Brook University Libraries Launches New AI Steering Committee

We’ve officially launched the Library AI Steering Committee! This group is one of the first of its kind in academic research libraries and will help shape how the library thoughtfully and responsibly integrates artificial intelligence into our services, operations, and

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Brilliant Performances at Art of the Violin

Listeners were treated to a lively assortment of selections at the November 12, 2025 Art of the Violin concert in the Galleria! Seated audience members and passersby enjoyed the program and admired the artistry of Professor Frautschi’s violin students and

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Beyond the Bookshelf: Data, AI, and the Future of Libraries

On November 3, 2025, the University Libraries hosted an international panel discussion entitled “Beyond the Bookshelf: Data, AI, and the Future of Libraries.” The panel featured Ahmad Pratama (Stony Brook University Libraries), Dan Anthony Dorado (University of the Philippines Diliman

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Introducing Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS)

The Health Sciences Library recently acquired a new database, Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS). This database will be replacing Nursing Reference Center Plus, Nutrition Reference Center, and Social Work Reference Center, as they have now been discontinued. Nursing

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Pictures from the Past: Exploring Stony Brook 50 Years Ago

Thanks to SBU alum Daniel Lack (Class of ’75, B.S. in Biology), a fascinating collection of fifteen historical photographs offers a rare glimpse into campus life during the university’s formative years. Dr. Lack took these pictures as a student in

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Special Collections and University Archives at the LGBTQ+ History Month Opening Celebration

On October 6, 2025, Special Collection and University Archives participated in the LGBTQ+ History Month opening celebration in the Student Activities Center, showcasing a selection of unique archival materials celebrating local and campus LGBTQ+ history. The display featured items from

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