So, the Stony Brook University library has decided to get with the times and hop on Instagram. Our intern, Kristen, is running around taking photos of all things library, and so far it’s been a good time. We’ve gotten to meet the gents of the TLT Media lab (where they
The Library’s Research Forum was held on Thursday, May 7 in the Javits Room of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library. Over 25 library faculty and staff attended the event. Constantia Constantinou, Dean of University Libraries gave the opening speech, which was then followed by seven lightning talks given by
SBU Libraries will hold a workshop for liaison librarians on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the Wang Center. There will be a presentation by Tracy Gabridge, who is the Associate Director for Research and Instructional Services at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Libraries. During the MIT Libraries reorganization from
University Libraries is working on a strategic design that will inform our priorities for the next three years. On Monday, June 15, 2015, we held an all-staff retreat at the Health Sciences Center. Along with good food and camaraderie, we learned about each other’s work, communicated our shared values, and
The Digital Public Library of America is an organization dedicated to free public access to information in myriad formats. The DPLA works with libraries, museums, government agencies and archives across the country. “It strives to contain the full breadth of human expression, from the written word, to works of art and
Congratulations to Janet Clarke, Associate Dean of Research & User Engagement, on being elected President of the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) for the 2015-16 term. APALA is a formal American Library Association Affiliate Organization, and one of ALA’s five ethnic caucuses. She has served on APALA’s Executive Board
On display at the Jasmine Gallery (Wang Center) through July 5 is an exhibit entitled “The Everyday Joys of Japan,” in which artist Jiro Osuga illustrates modern daily life in Japan. For those with interest in learning more about Japanese art, SBU Libraries offer books and videos that will educate, enlighten, and
Are you a faculty member or researcher at Stony Brook University? Have you published in academic journals? If so, we need your help. We are conducting a survey on the utilization of author identification and research networking tools. Survey link: https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_54LXibS37LqH6Dj The survey only takes a few minutes to complete
March 14, or 3.14, is Pi Day, a day to celebrate all things mathematical. Here at SBU Libraries, we recognize Pi Day by highlighting our resources for your inner Mathlete. For starters, we have subject guides on Mathematics and on our branch Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy Library. SBU Libraries also provide topical
SBU Libraries want to help you “jump start” your research assignment, even if you don’t know where to begin. On Tuesday March 10, from 1-2PM, librarians will be on hand to offer individualized research instruction tailored to your topics and assignments. We will introduce you to the best databases for
