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Love at First Data Point: Interactive Data Collection
Did you know that answering survey questions doesn’t have to feel like a chore? What if sharing your opinion could
University Libraries Welcomes New Health Sciences Librarian Lara Nicosia
Lara Nicosia will join University Libraries as a Health Sciences Librarian beginning February 23, 2026. Mrs. Nicosia holds a Master
2026 Spring Semester: Reference and Virtual Chat Services
Welcome to the new semester! Need help with research? We are here to help! There are many ways that you
Honoring Sherry Chang’s 57 Years of Library Service at Stony Brook University
Science Librarian Sherry Chang, esteemed colleague and dedicated librarian, will be retiring on February 1, 2026, after an extraordinary 57
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.,
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