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Site Visit to Columbia University Libraries

The SBU Libraries technology team visited Columbia University Libraries and met with the senior technology group for a day-long discussion on topics in emerging library technology and scholarly communication initiatives.  The meeting was very productive with lots of idea sharing

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Site Visit to Weill Cornell Medical Library

A team of Stony Brook University Librarians visited the Weill Cornell Medical Library to exchange ideas and share information relating to operations of the Health Sciences Library.  Some topics include technology overview, data management services, VIVO and bibiometrics initiatives, and

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Harvard Purdue Data Management Symposium

Dean of Libraries, Constantia Constantinou; Associate Director for Library Technology, Discovery and Digital Initiatives, Shafeek Fazal; and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Darren Chase, participated in the Harvard Purdue Data Management Symposium, June 16 – 17.  The Symposium featured speakers representing all

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Academic engagement retreat with Tracy Gabridge, MIT

  Tracy Gabridge Workshop, June 23, 2015: All library liaisons attended a workshop with Tracy Gabridge of MIT on new models of liaison work in academic libraries on June 23, 2015, in the Wang Center.  It focused on strategies for

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Library liaison retreat

Liaison Retreat, May 14, 2015: Library liaisons attended a mini-retreat on May 14, 2015, in the Wang Center to develop the first draft of strategic goals for a new, outwardly-facing liaison model of academic engagement. In small groups, we discussed

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All staff retreat

All-staff Retreat, June 15, 2015: The Strategic Planning Task Force led an all-staff retreat at the Health Sciences Center to facilitate staff participation and engagement with the strategic planning process.  All staff gathered for a full day of small- and

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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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