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Gisele Schierhorst is teaching MUS 520, “Introduction to Research,”

MUS 520, “Introduction to Research,” is a seminar specially designed for the interests and needs of new students in the Music Department’s DMA Program in Performance.  It is taught by Associate Librarian/Head of the Music Library, Gisele Schierhorst.

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Matthieu Cognet’s published transcription of Ravel’s “La Valse” available in Music Library

Matthieu Cognet, DMA candidate in Piano Performance, recently published his own transcription of Ravel’s “La Valse,” and was pleased to find that we had added several copies to the Music Library’s collection.  Congratulations Matthieu!

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Faculty Exhibition features collaboration between Music Department and the Library

Margaret Schedel, Associate Professor of Composition and Computer Music, and Patrice Scanlon, Multimedia Resources Specialist for the Library’s Technology, Discovery and Digital Initiatives, collaborated on an interactive work entitled “A Train of a Thousand Wings,” which allows the listener to manipulate

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Upcoming Health Sciences Workshops

There are 2 upcoming workshops at the Health Sciences Library that will be of interest to students, residents and researchers. 1. Introduction to Bioinformatics Databases There are a vast number of bioinformatics databases, software tools, and resources available on the

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SBU Libraries Welcomes New Library Faculty!

Dean of Libraries, Constantia Constantinou, (second from left) poses with new library faculty recognized at President Samuel Stanley’s State of the University Address, September 16, 2015. With her are Shafeek Fazal, Associate Director for Library Technology, Discovery, and Digital Services, Kathleen

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Cancer Center Executive Committee Meeting

Library Dean, Constantia Constantinou and Head of Health Sciences Library, Ann Gleason gave a presentation to the Cancer Center Executive Committee on September 8, 2015. Dean Constantinou presented the Library’s strategic plan and Ann Gleason discussed library support available from

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Presentation to Cancer Center Administrators

Library Dean, Constantia Constantinou and Head of Health Sciences Library, Ann Gleason gave a presentation to Cancer Center administrators on September 3, 2015. Dean Constantinou presented the Library’s strategic and Ann Gleason discussed current resources and services available from the

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Did You Know You Can Ask A Librarian Anything?

Yes, it’s true! Our fabulous staff of librarians is here to answer all your questions, big and small. We know ever so many things, from the population of Chicago in 1908 to how to rent a bicycle in French. And

Posted in About Us, Central Reading Room, Electronic Resources, Get Your Read On, Library Instruction, Melville Library, Science and Engineering Library, Stony Brook University

Trial of Punch Historical Archive, 1841-1992

The library is trialing the Punch Historical Archive, 1841-1992 for the month of September. Punch is one of the foremost vehicles for middle class conservative opinion over its long publication history, and because it combines satirical cartoons as well as textual

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Librarian Constantia Constantinou

SUNY Distinguished Librarian Constantia Constantinou Selected as Dean of University Libraries at Stony Brook University Constantia Constantinou has been named the Dean of University Libraries at Stony Brook University, effective October 1, 2013. The SBU Libraries are comprised of a number of

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