JORDAN YANG Stony Brook University, History MajorInternship: Fall 2022 “Interning at the Special Collections was one of the most meaningful and fulfilling experiences of my Stony Brook career so far. As a student with a keen interest in history, I had the opportunity to explore the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of a
Note: Internship opportunities for 2026 are filled. Internship opportunities in other areas of the University Libraries. Special Collections has a leading role in developing research collections at Stony Brook University. We are committed to providing excellent research experiences and learning opportunities. The scope of this commitment extends to experiential learning
Students in EGL/HUI 333 study papers and artifacts from the Pietro di Donato Collection. Primary sources bring history to life. The variety of primary source content and formats are diverse. When you text, tweet, send an e-mail, or take a selfie, you are creating a primary source. From diaries to photographs
As you embark on your project, paper and/or assignment, these strategies can help you to understand the nature of primary sources and how to use them in your research: I. Forming a Research Question; II. Stages of Research; and III. Guided Questions to Evaluate Sources. I. FORMING A RESEARCH QUESTION
Primary Sources “Texts to Texting”: A Micro-Course Manuscripts & Rare Books Test Photographs Browse our diverse manuscripts, papers, and more by subject and title. History, arts, music, politics, literature, and Long Island history are represented in our collections.Learn More(Photographs) Maps & Atlases Learn about our regional maps and atlases dating
Special Collections and University Archives follows the best practices set forth by the ACRL/RBMS Guidelines For Interlibrary and Exhibition Loan of Special Collections Materials. These guidelines adhere to and complement the American Library Association (ALA) Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)/Society of American
For researchers who are not able to visit Special Collections and University Archives, reference questions may be directed to us by email, phone, mail, or fax. We can help you identify materials that may be relevant to your research. Scanning and copying services are available to create reproductions for private research
