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 provides open access, significantly shifts the journal subscription model to
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 Surgeon, Dr. Alexandra Guillaume, Assistant Professor/Gastroenterologist, and Dr. Kimberly Noel,
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 the Health Sciences Library at Stony Brook University is dedicating
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 good. Is it Good to be Good? Golden Rule Humanism
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). This 6-week, asynchronous course is designed to provide librarians with
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 members. One of our health sciences librarians, Gregg Stevens, is
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 always happy to help a patron in need. We learned
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 will serve as Treasurer-Elect. http://www.nynjmla.org/blog/2018-election-results/
Michael Bailou Huang, Director of Global Library Initiatives and a full librarian at the Health Sciences Library at Stony Brook University was named a Distinguished Librarian, the highest academic rank in the SUNY system. Since the program’s inception in 1963, SUNY has appointed 1,130 faculty to the distinguished ranks,
Gregg Stevens of the Health Sciences Library recently attended the South Chapter meeting for the Medical Library Association and presented his research project; Speeding Ahead: Assessing Trends in Distance Librarian Services for Advanced Practice Nursing Programs. This research was co-authored by Elizabeth G. Hinton of University of Mississippi Medical Center & Roy E. Brown
