Science Librarian Sherry Chang, esteemed colleague and dedicated librarian, will be retiring on February 1, 2026, after an extraordinary 57 years of service to the University Libraries and the broader campus community. Her career reflects a rare combination of vision,…
Stony Brook University Libraries Launch Inaugural AI Research Scientist Role with Appointment of Hojun Son, Ph.D.
As part of its strategic investment in building internal AI research capacity, Stony Brook University Libraries welcomes Hojun Son, Ph.D., as its inaugural AI Research Scientist. Hojun earned a B.S. in Information Communication Technology from Inha University in South Korea,…
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Musical Heritage Collections Featured in SBU Magazine
Special Collections and University Archives is featured in the latest issue of SBU Magazine (Winter 2025) in the extra “Rare Treasures” column, which highlights music collections that illustrate the depth and diversity of Stony Brook’s musical heritage. From the compositions…
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Research & Writing Support After Hours
On the evening of December 2, librarians and writing tutors joined forces to offer one-on-one consultations with students working on their written assignments and research papers. The North Reading Room Learning Lab was buzzing as students came to seek help…
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SBU Libraries Supports SUNY CPD’s Data Literacy Essentials for a Second Year
Today, data-informed decision-making is an essential part of how higher education institutions operate. To support SUNY professionals in building confidence working with data, the SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) offers the Data Literacy Essentials for Higher Education Professionals program.…
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AI Transparency – How the SBU Libraries Use Artificial Intelligence
Do you have questions or concerns about how the Libraries use Artificial Intelligence? Stony Brook University (SBU) Libraries adheres to the fundamental values of libraries as outlined by the American Library Association, including equity, privacy, and access. SBU Libraries also…
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Return or Renew
Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester…
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Exploring Early Texts & Shakespeare’s World: EGL 345 Visits Special Collections
Students in Professor Douglas Pfeiffer’s EGL 345 course “Shakespeare I,” a study of the comedies and plays, recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the physical world of early books, rare printings, and centuries-old literary traditions. During a visit…
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The Libraries AI Funhouse: Unlocking AI One Mini-Session at a Time
The AI Funhouse Series, recently launched by the University Libraries, is a brief but lively mini learning series designed to help library faculty and staff build confidence and curiosity around artificial intelligence. Each 15-minute session focuses on demystifying AI concepts…
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The Human Library Engages Readers
This past Wednesday, University Libraries and our campus partners hosted The Human Library in the Central Reading Room. The event provided the opportunity for visitors to check out Human Books, each one a person ready to have a conversation about…
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