Michael Huang, Health Sciences Librarian and recent recipient of the honor of Distinguished Librarian, has been selected from a competitive pool of applicants to present to the Distinguished Academy at the upcoming annual meeting. The theme for this year’s meeting…
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Health Sciences Library 24/7 schedule starting May 8
The Health Sciences Library is very excited to announce a 24/7 schedule starting the night of Wednesday, May 8, 2019. In response to student feedback and with full support from the Dean of Renaissance School of Medicine, the University Libraries…
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Survey of SBU Author Perspectives on Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Two Stony Brook University (SBU) librarians are conducting a survey on SBU author perspectives on article processing charges (APCs). The open access movement changes the scholarly publishing landscape in many revolutionary ways. The Gold open access model, where the journal…
Posted in About Us, Health Sciences Library, Library Outreach, Open Access, Research, Scholarly Communication Tagged with: APCs, Article Processing Charges, survey
SBU’s Women of Color in Medicine Panel
In celebration of Women’s History Month, on March 25, 2019 the Stony Brook University Libraries Committee on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity presented the “SBU’s Women of Color in Medicine Panel.” The panelists included Dr. Allison McLarty, Associate Professor of Surgery/Cardiothoracic…
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Women’s History in the Health Sciences
Women’s History month is a celebration of the shared stories and achievements of so many influential and well known figures. From American Abolitionist Harriet Tubman to American Astronomer Vera Rubin, there is no shortage of inspirational narratives. So this month…
Stephen G. Post explains the benefits of being good!
On Thursday 2/21, Stephen G. Post, Professor of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine & Founding Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics at the Renaissance School of Medicine, delivered a talk on the benefits of being…
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SBU Health Sciences Librarian and Data Management
Health Sciences Librarian Jessica Koos was selected to be a participant in the course, “RDM 102: Beyond Research Data Management for Biomedical and Health Sciences Librarians,” sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Training Office (NTO).…
SBU Librarian takes part in Medical Library Association Restructure
Stony Brook’s health sciences librarians are active members of the Medical Library Association (MLA). This year MLA will undergo a major transformation, with its many sections and special interest groups (SIGs) restructuring to provide a more meaningful experience for MLA…
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Student Spotlight – Xiaoqing Zhang
In May of 2017, Xiaoqing was interviewed and hired by the SBU Libraries. Since joining us she has become a valued and trusted employee of the Health Sciences Library. She is a welcome presence at the services desk, and is…
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HSL Librarians named to Executive Board of MLA’s NY/NJ Chapter
HSL Librarians Jessica Koos and Gregg Stevens have been elected to serve on the board of the New York/New Jersey Chapter of the Medical Library Association for 2019 and 2020. Jessica Koos will be an Executive Board Member and Gregg Stevens…
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