Library Outreach

Breaking News: We’re on Instagram!

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

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Presentation to School of Dental Medicine Administrators

Library Dean, Constantia Constantinou and Head of Health Sciences Library, Ann Gleason gave a presentation to the School of Dental Medicine Administrators at their meeting on July 16, 2015. Dean Constantinou presented the Library’s strategic plan and future directions, and Ms. Gleason discussed the current resources and services at the

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Food and China’s Silk Road: Influences to and from the West

“Food and China’s Silk Road: Influences to and from the West,” a sold-out event co-sponsored by the University Libraries, was held Wednesday, May 6, in the Charles B. Wang Center. An engaged and enthused audience of students, faculty/staff, and community members gathered for a spirited lecture by historian Dr. Jacqueline M.

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Free Snacks Offered During Extended Hours

To help accommodate students who will be cramming all night long to prepare for final exams, the Library will be offering extended study hours (open 24/7 in the Central Reading Room from May 10-16).  To kick off these overnight hours, we will be providing free snacks at the Galleria Information

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Stony Brook University Libraries’ Spring Concert

Stony Brook University Music Department &  The Undergraduate College of Arts, Culture and Humanities presents: The Calidore String Quartet Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, Violins Jeremy Berry, Viola and Estelle Choi, Cello Join us Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Melville Library Galleria, 1:00 PM

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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 ethnic caucuses.   She has served on APALA’s Executive Board

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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, women’s, and related issues. The guide offers: Help getting started

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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: https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_54LXibS37LqH6Dj The survey only takes a few minutes to complete

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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 to win gift cards to the Bench Bar & Grill

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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 members, sent back in time to assist General Washington in the

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