Unfortunately due to damage sustained during the storm that took place this past Sunday evening, the silent study area in the Health Sciences Library will be temporarily closed. This however, does not include the 24/7 accessible portion of the silent…
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Content Acquisitions Manager
APPLY HERE Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library Location: Stony Brook, NY Open Date: August 2, 2024 Deadline: September 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description This is a tenure track position. Internal/external posting. Projected start date January 2025.…
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New credit-bearing course offered through University Libraries
We are excited to announce the creation of a new course that will be offered starting Fall 2024, called LBR 210: Critical Information Literacy. This is the first credit-bearing course to be offered through the University Libraries and will be…
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Library AI Club Happy Hour
On July 23. 2024, the University Libraries’ AI Club held its inaugural AI Happy Hour. Attendees were treated to delicious snacks and beverages while participating in AI themed games. The game offerings included JeopIArdy, Boogie Woogie AI Groovin’ and Stony…
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Virtual Reality Technology Now Available at the Health Sciences Library
Experience the latest technology with virtual reality (VR)! Whether relaxing in a serene environment, unleashing your inner artist, or studying human anatomy, our VR tech brings every detail to life. Transform your reality today and discover the limitless possibilities with…
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Second floor entrance to North Reading Room
For your convenience, there is now a 2nd floor entrance to the North Reading Room. The door is located on the 2nd floor, on the east side of the building, near Special Collections & University Archives. The door on the…
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[Updated 9/17/24] OCLC First Search Cancellation and Alternative Resources
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 This decision was not made lightly and was influenced by several critical factors, including outdated technology, rising costs, and notably low usage by SBU researchers (7%).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…
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Keeping the Galleria Green
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…
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Ahmad Pratama, Data Literacies Lead
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…
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Christine Fena wins SUNYLA award
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…
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