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Paying a Library Fine Online

This page contains step-by-step instructions for paying a library fine online. Please contact libraryit@stonybrook.edu with any technical difficulties. Other questions about library fines can be directed to circulation@stonybrook.edu. You can also find more information about fines and fees and alternate

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Before you leave for break…

Before you leave for the semester, remember to RETURN or RENEW any items you’ve borrowed from the library.  Students must be registered for an upcoming semester to be able to renew.  You can renew online, over the phone, or at

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End of semester notice regarding Reserves

Attention faculty: All material is removed from Reserves at the end of each semester. If you have material currently on Reserve and wish to keep it on Reserve for the summer sessions or the Fall semester, please fill out the

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Graduate Students

Materials & Circulation Information Borrowing Information Loan period: End of currently enrolled semester Number of renewals: 3 Maximum number of items out: 100 items – View Fines & Fees here– My Library Account Course Reserves Click the link above to

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Access Services Visits Southampton

Members of Stony Brook Libraries’ Access Services recently made the trip out east to Southampton as the Melville Library and the Southampton Library continue to make major strides in providing a continuity of service to all Stony Brook students. The

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Another successful Buy a Bag of Books Sale!

Yesterday’s Buy a Bag of Books Sale was a success! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to take advantage of the bargains. A special thank you to the library staff who help make this event possible. Photo courtesy of Brian

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Buy a Bag of Books Sale TODAY

Stony Brook University Libraries is holding its popular Buy a Bag of Books Sale today, Tuesday, April 26th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.  Purchase a bag for $2 and fill it with books from the Book Sale shelves. What a bargain!

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Buy a Bag of Books is Back!

Stony Brook University Libraries will be holding its popular Buy a Bag of Books Sale on Tuesday, April 26th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.  Purchase a bag for $2 and fill it with books from the Book Sale shelves. What a

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International Baccalaureate students visit SBU Libraries

On February 29, twenty bright eyed students from West Islip High School’s International Baccalaureate program visited Stony Brook University Libraries to learn about research skills and library databases for their year long research projects on topics as disparate as Bach’s dance

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