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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?

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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

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Trial of Punch Historical Archive, 1841-1992

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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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Welcome New Students!

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Whether you are a first-year student or an incoming transfer, SBU Libraries welcomes you! We have the people, resources, and services to help make your transition to SBU successful and enjoyable. Please check out our First Year Student guide at

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The Library Gets a Name: Frank Melville, Jr.

Frank Melville, Jr.

The main library on the west campus is the Frank Melville, Jr. Memorial Library. But who was Frank Melville, Jr. (1860-1935)? Melville and his wife Jennie rose from humble beginnings and founded the Melville Shoe Company in 1892, which evolved

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Welcome Jamie Saragossi, new Health Sciences Librarian!

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Please welcome Jamie Saragossi to Stony Brook University Libraries! Jamie is our new Health Sciences Collection Development and Outreach Librarian. Jamie comes to us from Touro College of Health Sciences where she was Chief Librarian. In addition to her background

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Instruction and Reference Open House 8/13/2015

The Instruction and Reference team at SBU Libraries showcased the tools, initiatives, services and outreach efforts directed toward the campus community.

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Cataloging and Metadata Services Open House July 29, 2015

Cataloging and Metadata Unit of the Resource Management Services, Stony Brook University Libraries, housed on the second floor of the Library building, hosted their first ever open house on July 29, 2015. It was an exceptionally well attended event, which

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Camtasia Training

Camtasia Studio, a software product used to create video tutorials and presentations, has taken the Stony Brook University Libraries by storm!  This software will not only assist Library faculty and staff in creating library how-to videos on frequently-asked-questions, but will

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