You may have seen the announcement that Stony Brook University Libraries is embarking on an exciting renovation of the North and Central Reading Rooms beginning this Spring Semester. The update will focus on redesigning library spaces for student work including more power outlets, access to technology, and collaborative and individual
The traditional holiday Lighting of the Windmill at Stony Brook Southampton will take place Friday, December 4, 2015, from 5-7 pm. Join the Stony Brook Southampton community as they celebrate the iconic Windmill with special guests in the Chancellors Hall lobby before the official lighting. Included activities are Mr. Twisty’s famous balloon
During President Stanley’s State of the University Convocation address in September, he announced a very exciting project that will enhance and update the Reading Rooms in Melville Library. He said that certain spaces would be transformed into a “knowledge commons” – a place where technology improvements, new furniture and space
#GivingTuesday, a global day to give back, is a great opportunity to highlight all that SBU Libraries contribute to the university community. The libraries offer students, faculty, and staff access to world class collections and services, including books, journals, databases, articles, media, and special collections. Library services include reference, research,
Stony Brook University Libraries is pleased to announce the next session in the Colloquium Series. Please join the library faculty and staff as we share our current research, achievements, professional development activities and ideas for service to the Stony Brook community. Thursday, November 19th from 1:00-2:00pm in the Special Collections
On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, Stony Brook University Libraries’ was honored to host a Chamber Music Concert featuring students from the Undergraduate Music Program. Many thanks to these amazing musicians!!!! Nelsy Badia, Viola Zhenyu Gao, Piano Zhenyu Gao, Piano Primo Mingyue Rao, Piano Secondo Niloufar Nourbaksh, Piano Erynn Mcleod, Voice Niloufar
On November 3, 2015 SBU librarians of the renovation teams visited the showroom of Steelcase, one of the leading library furniture manufacturers. The librarians engaged in a very productive meeting with several of the design experts at Steelcase. Afterwards, they explored many possibilities of furniture design in the showroom and
On Wednesday, October 28th, the Melville Library Galleria was full of students who took a moment to stop and create a mini Zen Garden to take with them. A total of 96 little gardens were made! CAPS, the Counseling and Psychological Services staff were on hand to answer questions and
The concert tribute to the life and music of John “Jack,” Lessard took place on Thursday night, October 22, before an audience of nearly two hundred in the Staller Center’s Recital Hall. Music Department Chair Perry Goldstein welcomed the audience, thanking Lessard’s widow, Dr. Sarah Fuller (Prof. Emeritus, Music Department,
