In February 2023, Stony Brook University Libraries embarked on its next Strategic Plan. The primary purpose of the strategic plan is to guide the future direction of the libraries and ensure that we are efficiently and effectively meeting the needs…
Special Collections and University Archives Honored with Award and Proclamation
Special Collections & University Archives was presented the Kate Wheeler Strong Memorial Award by the Three Village Historical Society “in recognition of significant contributions toward the fostering of interest in local history and a fuller appreciation of the rich historical…
Recap on April and May STEM Events at the University Libraries
1) On April 11, 2023: Dr. Supartha Podder on “Understanding quantum computing advantages” During the lecture, Dr. Supartha Podder discussed that a supercomputer, which is a classical computer, is very powerful, but it cannot simulate larger systems. Building a computer…
Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung Earns Accredited Health Information Professional (AHIP) Certification
Sunny Chung, who currently works as a Health Sciences Librarian to the School of Nursing, recently earned the status of Accredited Health Information Professional (AHIP), Provisional Member. This certification is awarded by the Medical Library Association (MLA) after the applicant…
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Students Can Now Voluntarily Deposit their Dissertation or Theses in Academic Commons
Stony Brook University Libraries has a new dissertations and theses collection policy and practice, which can be found at https://library.stonybrook.edu/about-us/policies-documents/. Starting this semester graduating students are encouraged to deposit an open access copy of their dissertation or thesis in its…
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A Student Perspective: Reflecting on the End of the English Major
Authored by Fatou Lemon Administrative Intern to the Dean of University Libraries Political Science Major, 2024 After attending the “Reflecting on “The End of the English Major,” event hosted by the Stony Brook University Libraries, it is clear that the…
Congratulations to our graduating student employees!
Our student employees are valuable members of our team. When they graduate, we want to give them special recognition for their contributions to the University Libraries and thank them for their hard work. Carpe Librum!, our bookplate program, gives graduating…
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Environmental-themed Special Collections Featured in Stony Brook University Magazine
In the latest issue of Stony Brook University Magazine, the feature “Rare Treasures” highlights diverse environmental science collections from Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). Papers of naturalists, conservationists, organizations and concerned citizens are important documentary sources for understanding the natural…
Thank you, Nurses!
We want to take a moment to thank all of the dedicated nurses and nurse educators at Stony Brook University. Thank you to all nurses for your compassion, dedication, and professionalism. It is through your compassionate approach, patients are able…
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End of semester reminder: Return or Renew
Before you leave for the semester, remember to RETURN or RENEW any items you’ve borrowed from the library. Students must be registered for an upcoming semester to be able to renew online, over the phone, or in person at one…
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