Lara Nicosia will join University Libraries as a Health Sciences Librarian beginning February 23, 2026. Mrs. Nicosia holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science and a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Syracuse University. Most recently, she served as a Digital Learning Specialist at the University
The Health Sciences Library recently acquired a new database, Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS). This database will be replacing Nursing Reference Center Plus, Nutrition Reference Center, and Social Work Reference Center, as they have now been discontinued. Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source is a resource for researchers
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, federal websites like those run by the National Institutes of
The annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture took place in the Wang Center Theater on March 27th, 2025. This event celebrates the life and accomplishments of the founding Director of the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library, Antonija Prelec. The lecture is open to all, and typically features a high-profile speaker
The DataWorks! Prize, sponsored by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recognizes the impactful role of data reuse on human health. Successful submissions must: Address a pivotal health research question via data reuse and secondary data analysis Include data from
Unfortunately due to damage sustained during the storm that took place this past Sunday evening, the silent study area in the Health Sciences Library will be temporarily closed. This however, does not include the 24/7 accessible portion of the silent study area, which will remain open. If you have any
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Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung recently secured a grant from Region 7 of the National Network of the Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), which was used to purchase additional graphic medicine titles for University Libraries. Graphic medicine is the use of comics to describe medically-related topics. It is a medium that
Health Sciences Librarian Laurel Scheinfeld has successfully completed all of the necessary activities to obtain a Level II Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS) certificate from the Medical Library Association. Earning the SRSS demonstrates Laurel’s use of a range of information retrieval and management knowledge and skills to support researchers. It
It’s that time of the year again! Tomorrow is what is known as Match Day. Match Day signifies a pivotal moment when medical students learn of their placements for the upcoming phase of their educational pursuit. The National Residency Match Program employs an algorithm to allocate applicants to residency and
