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Advancing Trustworthy and Human-Centered AI

AI @ SBU Libraries Stony Brook University Libraries is actively advancing the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence tools and technologies within the academic library setting. Through its AI initiative, the Libraries serves as both a space for experimentation and a service provider supporting the use of AI tools in

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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 be quick, visual, and even a little fun?  And what if collecting feedback didn’t require designing and distributing a full-scale survey? Overview We piloted an interactive, cost-effective way to collect

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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 can connect to librarians for research assistance. You can connect with a librarian virtually via chat with the hours below: Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM You can also ask

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Academic Engagement Librarian

Senior Assistant Librarian/Academic Engagement Librarian APPLY HERE Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library Location: University Libraires Open Date: Dec 17, 2025 Deadline: Jan 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description Incumbent will teach information literacy courses and workshops in multimodal formats, create instructional materials, participate in campus outreach activities

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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 of Billy Jim Layton, to the energy of student-organized rock

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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 with starting, developing, organizing, or finishing their research papers. Many

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