Fines The University Libraries does not charge fines for late returns of regular loan items unless it has been recalled. Late charges will be assessed for reserve, short-term loan, and recalled items. Once an item is 30 days past the original due date, it will be declared lost and the
Putting human-centered AI on the global stage for libraries, archives, and museums By Nicholas Johnson, inaugural Director of Artificial Intelligence, Stony Brook University Libraries Stony Brook University Libraries is proud to announce that we have joined AI4LAM — the international community for Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives, and Museums —
Stony Brook University Libraries is pleased to welcome Hojun Son, Ph.D., as our inaugural AI Research Scientist. In this newly established role, Dr. Son will help advance the Libraries’ growing investment in AI research, services and innovation. He brings a strong interdisciplinary background with degrees in information and communication technology,
The May 5 performance by Professor Alan Kay’s clarinet studio, the ClariNuts, was warmly received by listeners in the Melville Library’s Galleria. Our thanks to all of the performers, and to Professor Kay for coordinating the program ; and to Susan Connelly, Chris Kretz, Victor Santiago, Caterina Reed-Araujo, Christine Fena
We’re excited to share that one of the library’s busiest study spaces, the North Reading Room, will soon be getting a refresh. After years of heavy daily use, some of the furniture in the room has begun to show significant wear and tear. In response to feedback from students and
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with JSTOR through its Digital Stewardship Services charter program, positioning Stony Brook University Libraries as a leading collaborator in the development and implementation of emerging AI technologies for archives and special collections. As a charter participant, Stony Brook University Libraries will play an
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
The series’ final concert for the academic year on Wednesday, April 29 emphasized the string quartet repertory, as well as music from the Contemporary, Baroque, Romantic and Classical periods. The program presented a marvelous opportunity for collaboration with performers from other string studios. Our thanks to all of the performers,
On Thursday afternoon, April 30, Prof. Linda O’Keeffe led several students and faculty on a sound walk through different campus environments. Over the course of about 45 minutes, we listened carefully to the campus soundscape, which included birds, ventilation units, fountains, sirens, clock chimes, people’s voices, cars, breeze, and the
On May 1st, the Melville Library team made waves at the Roth Regatta with our one-of-a-kind vessel, the “Super Mario Book Kart” — and what a race it was! Constructed entirely from repurposed library cardboard boxes and reinforced with plenty of duct tape, our canoe-inspired design (engineered by Adam Burgardt
