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Combat Silence

Might the voices of women veterans cast a new light on the realities, ravages and aftermath of war? At a time when we have an increasing number of women in active combat, what would it mean to see war through their eyes? What might their writings and reflections have to

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SEARCH – University Libraries new information discovery tool is now live!

Information discovery now goes FAR BEYOND with the SBU Libraries new “SEARCH” experience, allowing for the discovery of all resources through one search interface. Try it out now (search.library.stonybrook.edu) View SEARCH tutorialsRead SEARCH FAQsSend us your feedbackWatch an introductory video SEARCH is University Libraries’ new search tool. This is a

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Remembering Lee Krasner

The summer of 1974 had a lasting impact on Ruth Appelhof. An art history student at the time, she also found herself the house guest of Lee Krasner in Springs, Long Island. Armed with typewriter and tape recorder, Ruth hoped to learn more about Krasner’s art and life through a

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The Health Sciences Library Celebrates Pride Month!

This post was written by River Amin, former Access & User Services Supervisor at the Health Sciences Library. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, the event that sparked the modern LGBTQ* civil rights movement. Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work

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Re-examining the Art of the 80s

Last night the Southampton Library hosted Dr. Charles A. Riley, director of the Nassau County Museum of Art, as part of our annual Art in Focus lecture series. The topic was the exhibition now running at the museum, That 80s Show, Rebel with a Cause: The Extravagant Eighties as Envisioned

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SBU’s Class of ’69 Visits Special Collections & University Archives

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, graduates of SBU’s class of 1969 visited Special Collections and University Archives as part of festivities for their 50th class reunion. Alums attended an open house that featured an exhibit of photographs, newspapers, yearbooks, and artifacts from their years on campus. Some of the events

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Notice regarding Loansome Doc System

On July 1, 2019, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is retiring the Loansome Doc system due to declining usage. The Stony Brook University Libraries will no longer provide retrieval service for users who are unaffiliated with Stony Brook University. Health care providers can come to the University Libraries to

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