As the federal government undergoes a shutdown, access to several government-maintained websites and services may be disrupted. This includes some medical and scientific databases that health professionals, researchers, and students rely on for current, evidence-based information. What’s Affected?During a shutdown,…
Government Shutdown Information
Dear Stony Brook Community Members, In response to the US Federal Government shutdown, the University Libraries’ have compiled a research guide of both open access and subscription resources which contain information from U.S. agencies and departments to ensure continuity of access to lessen…
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SBU Libraries Hosts Javits Family and Panel Discussion Celebrating $1 Million Gift and Senator Javits’ Legacy
Stony Brook University Libraries recently welcomed the Javits family and distinguished guests to celebrate a major milestone – a generous $1 million gift from the Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation. The event honored the enduring legacy of Senator…
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Culper Spy Day 2025: 11th Anniversary Re-Cap
Culper Spy Day was a community-wide event that celebrated the legacy of the Culper Spy Ring, a key part of Revolutionary War history rooted in Long Island. Held on September 6–7, 2025, the event featured interactive exhibits, historical reenactments, colonial-era…
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Explore the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History — Now Available!
Stony Brook University students and faculty now have full access to the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History — a robust resource for exploring the histories, cultures, and key developments across Asia. This innovative online encyclopedia goes far beyond traditional…
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Health Tech Fair 2025
On Tuesday, September 16th, from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Health Sciences Library hosted a Health Tech Fair where representatives showcased their resources. Wolfie made a guest appearance! The fair featured representatives from UpToDate, Complete Anatomy, AccessMedicine, Covidence, the…
Join Us on the Art Crawl on Friday, 9/26 between 2-5pm
The Fall 2025 Art Crawl, which will take place on Friday, September 26, between 2pm and 5pm, will be self-guided for the first time, allowing attendees to visit any venue on their own schedule. Stop by any venue on your…
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Congratulations to Dr. Christine Fena on Receiving Tenure and Promotion to Associate Librarian
The University Libraries are proud to announce the tenure and promotion of Dr. Christine Fena, Undergraduate Success Librarian. Holding an M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University at Buffalo and a Ph.D. in Music History and Theory from…
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Kimberly Kennedy Awarded Tenure, Promotion
We are very pleased to share that Ms. Kimberly Kennedy has been awarded tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Librarian. Ms. Kennedy joined Stony Brook University Libraries in 2019 as Discovery and Access Librarian, and now serves as…
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What’s Your Stony Brook Superpower?
The SBU Libraries is proud to unveil a new mural in our Central Reading Room! This eye-catching piece is the creation of SBU student Marianna Suarez Molina. Marianna was one of the winners of the 2024 ART Tank competition sponsored…
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