The Stony Brook University Libraries will release a newly redesigned website on April 23, 2026. This update structurally and functionally transforms the Libraries’ digital presence, emphasizing clarity, usability and efficiency across devices. Key enhancements include: A unified search experience spanning articles, books, journals and library resources Improved navigation with organized,
Stony Brook University Libraries would like to wish all of our students a wonderful Match Day! We know you will all do great things in the next stage of your medical careers. Match Day is a day where medical students find out where they will be training in the next
The Stony Brook University Libraries is hosting an art exhibit on the 2nd floor of the North Reading Room. The exhibit, a collaboration between the university’s Photography Club and Art Club, showcases photography and artwork by SBU students. Thanks to Kenneth Schaal, Head of Library Operations, for facilitating and coordinating
AI @ SBU Libraries Stony Brook University Libraries is actively advancing the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence tools and technologies within the academic library setting. Through its AI initiative, the Libraries serves as both a space for experimentation and a service provider supporting the use of AI tools in
Sunny skies and warmer temperatures accompanied the Melville Library’s first concert of the Spring 2026 semester. Professor Jennifer Frautschi’s violin students entertained seated listeners and passersby with a joyful assortment of repertory for solo and chamber ensembles. Our thanks to Professor Frautschi for coordinating the program; to all of the
Recently, the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) provided students with a creative way to take a break from studying – building a miniature Eiffel Tower. The puzzle was a collaborative effort, with students working on the tower over the course of several weeks. Now that it’s completed, stop by
After a ten-year hiatus, TEDxSBU is returning to Stony Brook University in 2026, inviting the campus community to once again share bold ideas, creative insights, and transformative stories on a global stage. Nominations for speakers are now officially open. Organized by members of the Stony Brook community and primarily sponsored
This March, we’re celebrating the women who changed the world — and the books that tell their stories. Stop by the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) to explore our Women’s History Month multimedia display, featuring inspiring biographies, must-read books, and informational videos spotlighting influential women throughout history. Don’t miss
Stony Brook University Libraries is proud to share that we’ve been selected as a North American finalist for the 2026 Clarivate Library Innovation Awards, recognized for our work on SEARCH AI. The Clarivate Library Innovation Awards recognize innovation, creativity, and real-world impact across academic, national, and public libraries worldwide, with
Throughout the month of March, the University Libraries is hosting an interactive art project in the Central Reading Room. SBU community members can take part in creating a collage based on prompts from the artist, Caden Deshommes. The project is designed “to provoke thought about the enduring influence of literature
