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SBU Libraries Trial: Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature (H.W. Wilson)

Stony Brook University Libraries will trial Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature (H.W. Wilson) until October 22, 2016.  Please let us know what you think! Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature is a comprehensive tool which provides trusted, broad information on a

Posted in Database Trials, Reference

End-of-semester Reference in the Humanities Building, May 2nd 2-3

Join us for an end-of-semester, on-site reference hour in the Humanities Building lobby on Monday, May 2nd from 2 to 3.  Librarians will be available to answer questions about research, collections, and library services.   Image: By The McClouds from Chicago

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Library Outreach, Reference, Research

Update 3/21/16: On-site Reference in the Humanities Building

On-site library reference hours will re-commence in the Humanities Building lobby on Monday, April 4th, 2-3.  We look forward to seeing you then!   Image: By The McClouds from Chicago ‘burbs, USA (New welcome mat from my parents) [CC BY-SA 2.0

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Reference

Update 2/1/2016: On-site Reference in the Humanities Building

On-site reference in the Humanities Building will not be held 2/1/2016 only.  Hours will resume on Monday, 2/8/2016, 2-3.  Please contact Kate Kasten (kathleen.kasten@stonybrook.edu) with any questions.   Image: By The McClouds from Chicago ‘burbs, USA (New welcome mat from my

Posted in Library Outreach, Reference

On-Site Reference in the Humanities Building

Have a question?  On-site reference returns to the Humanities Building on Monday afternoons 2-3, effective January 25th.  Stop by to ask questions, to learn more about the Libraries’ services and collections, and to find out how librarians can help you

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Library Outreach, Reference, Research

On-Site Reference Ends 12/1/2015 — Spring 2016 Schedule TBA

On-site reference hours in the Humanities Building and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building will end for the fall semester, effective December 1, 2015.  Hours will resume in the Humanities Building after the winter break, with Spring 2016 semester hours

Posted in Library Outreach, Reference

#GivingTuesday, Getting Knowledge- Priceless!

#GivingTuesday, a global day to give back, is a great opportunity to highlight all that SBU Libraries contribute to the university community. The libraries offer students, faculty, and staff access to world class collections and services, including books, journals, databases,

Posted in About Us, Books, Databases, Libraries, Melville Library, Reference, Research

Updated Schedule for On-site Reference in Humanities and SBS

SBU Libraries will now offer on-site reference and consultation services in the Humanities Building lobby (Mondays, 2-3) and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building lobby (Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30), effective Monday, 10/5.  The Thursday hour (1:30-2:30) will be held for the last

Posted in Libraries, Library Outreach, Reference

Have a Question? On-Site Reference in Humanities and SBS

SBU Libraries will offer on-site reference and consultation services in the Humanities Building lobby (Mondays, 2-3) and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building lobby (Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30).  All members of the campus community are invited to learn more about how the

Posted in Library Outreach, Reference, Research

A Bill by Any Other Name…

Would probably be quite difficult to locate, a problem that SBU Libraries has got covered! If you need to research federal or state  legislation or judicial cases, it’s important to know an official name as well as a popular name.  For

Posted in Central Reading Room, Government Information, Libraries, Melville Library, Reference