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Strategic Design Process

Stony Brook University Library Strategic Design 2015-2018 University Libraries has launched a strategic design that aligns our organization’s mission and vision through guiding principles. The Stony Brook University Libraries inspires learning, research, scholarly inquiry and service in an environment dedicated to the open

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Run for Charity This May!

This May Long Island is sponsoring runs and walks to support various charities. What a good way to shake off the stress of finals! You can even team up with family and friends to spend a sunny May day running

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New Publication From Library Staff

Stony Brook University Libraries are proud to highlight the creative achievements of Celeste Hessler, of the Music Library. who recently published the second book in her Mysterious Fantasy Cube Trilogy.  The series is inspired by her son, Rowe Hessler, former

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Welcome Elisabeth Pankl, Head of Academic Engagement!

SBU Libraries is excited to announce the newest member of our team, Elisabeth Pankl, the Head of Academic Engagement. Lis grew up in Washington State and attended Washington State University as an undergraduate. She began her academic career at Louisiana State

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Call for Lightning Talks: Library Research Forum

To learn new ideas and generate discussions among colleagues, the Library organizes a Research Forum that will take place on Thursday, May 7 from 10am to 12pm in the Javits Room. Below is the agenda of the forum: 10:00am –

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Suggestions for the Dean of Libraries

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From treading water to smooth sailing

An article written by Colleen Kenefick and Jennifer A. DeVito, “From Treading Water to Smooth Sailing: Mentoring for New Academic Librarians,” was published in College & Undergraduate Libraries (2015, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p90-96).  The article explores the challenges and benefits

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Spring Break: the perfect time for gaming in the library!

For those of us who will be remaining on campus during the upcoming Spring Break, things will be a little more relaxed.  The campus crowds will be gone, classes will not be in session, and parking will be the best

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Spring Break 2015 Hours

What’s more fun than being in the library during Spring Break? The Libraries hours for Spring Break 2015: Spring Break Hours:  Friday, March 13, 2015 – Sunday, March 22, 2015 Friday March 13 Saturday March 14 Sunday March 15 Monday

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Your Guides

Research and Instructional Services, the fine folks answering your reference desk, chat, and email questions, would like to announce the spring 2015 graduate intern, Thomas Maxheimer.  Thomas is a Library and Information Science graduate student at Long Island University, and

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