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 stakeholders in the data creation/ management life cycle (researchers, administrators,
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 identifying information on our users, gathering needed information, and using
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 the liaison worksheets that helped us to identify and articulate
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 large-group discussions, presentations, sharing, and camaraderie. We also enjoyed a
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 exchange of ideas and information. We are engaged in scholarly,
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 or walking with you and helping charitable organizations. May 9th
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 US Speedcubing Champion, and the unique world of the cubing
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 University Libraries as an Instruction Librarian in 2005 after receiving
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 – 10:05am: Opening Speech on Research Collaboration from the Dean of
