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CUNY/SUNY resource sharing

We are excited to share that Stony Brook University Libraries is one of the SUNY campuses that has entered into a resource sharing partnership with CUNY schools. Stony Brook University users can now request material from CUNY libraries (except the law school library) through SEARCH! The loan period for CUNY

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Online Access/EZProxy Restored

Update 1/17/2024 at 4:20pm:Both Off-campus and On-campus access is now working for electronic resources access using EZproxy weblinks. If you experience individual title/databases issues, please fill out this form. ————————————————————————————————————— On Tuesday January 16 between 8am-9am, Stony Brook University Libraries is migrating to a cloud based EZproxy service that will

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In Remembrance: Library Colleagues Susan White and Eileen Phoel

As 2023 comes to end, SBU Libraries honor the memories of two library colleagues that passed away this year: Susan White and Eileen Phoel. Susan White’s career at SBU Libraries spanned more than three decades, from 1985 to 2016. Known for her generosity of spirit, Susan held diverse and complex

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Re-envisioning the HSL: Provide your input

Stony Brook Health Sciences Library is conducting a project to look comprehensively at the needs for the library and create a plan for the future that’s guided by a shared purpose, informed by stakeholder engagement, external trends, and research. This survey is meant to better understand the type of experiences

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SBU Libraries Celebrate 60 Years of Knowledge, Innovation, and Community

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Stony Brook University Libraries celebrated a momentous occasion: the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library. The event, brimming with intellectual discussions, historical revelations, and a touch of nostalgia, celebrated the library’s rich heritage and its transformative journey over six decades. A highlight of the celebration

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Art of the Violin Enjoyed by All

The December 5th Art of the Violin concert in the Library Galleria had its largest audience of the semester. Listeners filled the chairs provided, stood along the opposite side of the Galleria and in front of the North Reading Room, sat on the main staircase steps, and watched from the

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Celebrate SBU Libraries with Us on Friday, December 1!

Join us on Friday, December 1 to celebrate Stony Brook University Libraries and the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library! We are hosting a panel discussion that will delve into the transformation of our libraries over the past 60 years. Reception to follow, with a viewing of a special exhibition highlighting library

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Article requests just got a little bit easier

We’re excited to introduce a brand new feature of our ILLiad web pages. When submitting an article request, patrons will have the opportunity to use a DOI or PubMed identifier to autofill the request form. A DOI, or Digital Object Identifier, is a simplified and standardized string used to identify

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