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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 Astronomy; Emre Salman, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering. To

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Darren Chase February 16, 2015

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 with one click. The pin boards can be organized by

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Darren Chase February 16, 2015

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 Library is working to enhance our most challenging scavenger hunt to

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Darren Chase February 4, 2015

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, there are finals to be taken and essays to be completed.  For

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Darren Chase December 8, 2014

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 century, and toys and board games of many varieties were

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Darren Chase November 13, 2014

SBU Libraries Honor International Games Day

To further prove that we are more than just books, the Library has been diligently assembling a series of fun yet educational events and activities that highlight more than just our collection of over two million titles. Earlier this year, the Library hosted a symposium called Marvels and Monsters that

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Darren Chase November 4, 2014

Another year of scavenger hunt success!

On Wednesday, October 22nd, Stony Brook University Libraries successfully pulled off another great photo scavenger hunt, thanks to some dedicated students! With some veteran hunters registering for the event, we felt compelled to redesign large portions of the hunt, puzzles and all, to keep the sleuths on their toes.  New Library

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Kristen Nyitray October 23, 2014

Work Smarter not Harder

Stephanie McEvoy is the library’s graduate intern this semester.  She is exploring academic librarianship while she completes her Master’s in Library Science degree from Queens College.  She will be writing occasional columns about her discoveries and experiences at Stony Brook University Libraries. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Students have

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Darren Chase October 20, 2014

Ultimate Frisbee Team & Library Hangout

Come join Stony Brook’s Ultimate Frisbee team and SBU Library for some fun activities on Wednesday, October 8, during campus lifetime on the Staller steps! We’ll have games of Kan Jam, Spikeball and Fricket set up. Feel free to challenge us to one of these games at any time. The

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Janet Clarke October 2, 2014

The Library Scavenger Hunt riddles have begun!

Each fall, as the Library prepares to host its annual scavenger hunt, we come out with a new delightfully ambiguous promotional button.  To get students into the spirit of the event, the image for each has traditionally been one that is as much of a riddle as the clues themselves:

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Darren Chase September 29, 2014