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Library Faculty elected President of Asian Pacific Librarians Association

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

Posted in Asian and Asian American Studies, Libraries, Library Outreach

NEW Queer Studies Guide!

Did you know that the term Queer isn’t necessarily derogatory? It is an umbrella term for gender and sexual minorities who are not cisgender or heterosexual. Check out this reinvigorated guide featuring resources for the study of lesbian, gay, transgender,

Posted in Databases, eJournals, Electronic Resources, Featured, Library Outreach, Reference, Research, Women's Studies

Call for Participation – Survey of Faculty Use of Author IDs

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:

Posted in Health Sciences Library, Libraries, Library Outreach, Science and Engineering Library

Pi-day festivities this Wednesday!

We can’t wait for Saturday, we’re starting our Pi-day celebration this Wednesday, March 11th in the Melville Library Galleria! Stop by the Galleria Information Desk for a FREE slice of pie and enter to win numerous contests for a chance

Posted in Events, Library Outreach

Deadline Extended for Spy Hunt Scavenger Hunt!

Registration has been extended for Spy Hunt, Stony Brook University Libraries’ photo scavenger hunt designed to put your research skills to the test.  The event will now take place on Wednesday, March 11th.  Participants play the part of Culper Spy Ring

Posted in Information Literacy, Libraries, Library Instruction, Library Outreach, Melville Library

Congratulations Discovery Fund Prize Winner & Finalists

University Libraries congratulates the inaugural Discovery Fund Prize winner, Laurie T. Krug, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, and the three Prize finalists: Gabor Balazsi, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Eden Figueroa, Assistant Professor of Physics, Department of Physics and

Posted in Library Outreach, Scholarly Communication, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

SBU Libraries Research Tips Pinterest

Hi Everyone!  I’m your library intern Emily and this week I want to introduce SBU Libraries Research Tips Pinterest page! Pinterest is a useful tool for students because it links them right to the information source webpage and the specific article

Posted in Health Sciences Library, Information Literacy, Libraries, Library Outreach, Stony Brook University

Registration open for 2nd Annual Spy Hunt!

Be a part of history as the Library takes you back in time to the Revolutionary War Era. You will become a spy, forced to solve codes, puzzles, and clues to prove your research skills and assist in the rebellion. The

Posted in Events, Library Instruction, Library Outreach, Melville Library

Library offers complimentary snacks to late night crammers

Songs on the radio might be joyously pronouncing that this is, in fact, “the most wonderful time of the year”, but students know better.  Before those currently enrolled in courses can begin taking part in any sort of holiday cheer,

Posted in Library Outreach

International Games Day Draws Celebrity Guests to the Library

Books are easily the predominant symbol that comes to mind when you hear the word library. But games have long played an important role in the library world.  Chess Clubs found their way into library space as early as the 19th

Posted in Game Studies, Library Outreach, Melville Library