There is a wealth of information waiting to be mined from digitized newspaper collections. Beyond coverage of breaking events, there are obituaries, advertisements, radio schedules, maps and more. This workshop will introduce you to searching in these databases through Stony…
Do you often copy and paste online images into your projects to make them more visually appealing? Do you sometimes wonder whether it’s ok to use certain images, and, if so, how and whether you should cite them? In this…
How well is the research data for your dissertation or thesis managed? Funders and publishers are requiring more rigor and transparency than ever before in reporting research data, and it is important to develop good practices early in your academic…
Lewis C. Kachur Professor of Art History, Kean University Lewis will trace the initial New York reception of Parisian Surrealism from the early 1930s, with the recognition of Salvador Dalí’s painting and public persona as a key aspect. Pollock’s awareness…
The Antonija Prelec Memorial Fund provides for an annual lecture given by the Antonija Prelec Visiting Scholar. This Scholar is selected by the Antonija Prelec Memorial Committee based on his/her international reputation for expertise in library and information sciences and…
Abstract Over the last few decades we have learned a large amount of fundamental information about the structure and properties of the Universe, at the microscopic and macroscopic levels, and we have also learned of the deep interconnection between the…
Welcome to the new semester! Need help with research? We are here to help! There are many ways you can connect to librarians for research assistance. In the fall semester, you can visit the North Reading Room (NRR) Information desk…
Privileges
The Stony Brook University Libraries provide access to over 2 million volumes and hundreds of databases. Our open stacks policy allows browsing and on-site use of physical resources (except databases and reserves) for all users. Borrowing privileges are for current…
Access to Other Research Libraries
Through the University’s membership in various library consortia, Stony Brook University students, faculty, and staff have access to numerous libraries both locally and throughout the country. SHARES The University Libraries’ participation in the SHARES program (OCLC) allows Stony Brook University students, faculty,…
Welcome Week is an opportunity for our new students to get acclimated to the University, learn about resources to support their success, and most importantly get to know each other and members of our campus community. The University Libraries is taking…