This fall, students in Professor Sam Dodd’s course ARH 400: “Sheet, Book, Box: Archival Research Methods & Historical Thinking,” explored one of Special Collections’ most frequently accessed collections: the Robert M. Emery Long Island Rail Road Collection. Over the course of three hands-on sessions, students worked closely with the Emery Collection
Stony Brook’s campus transformed into a walking gallery on September 25, 2025 as more than 300 students, faculty, staff, and visitors came together for the fall Art Crawl to celebrate visual art, cultural history, and creative storytelling across multiple campus venues. Art Crawls unite our university galleries through a series
On September 23, the Center for Italian Studies hosted a special archival session in collaboration with Special Collections centered on Pietro di Donato and his renowned novel Christ in Concrete. This event built on a similar gathering in Fall 2024, bringing together students for a hands‑on exploration of the Pietro
In recognition of #BannedBooksWeek, our library is shining a spotlight on the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of censorship. Stop by to explore our displays featuring books that have been challenged or banned—and discover why protecting our right to read freely matters more than ever. You’ll find displays
Stony Brook University Libraries is happy to announce that SEARCH AI is now live in beta form for all users of our library catalog! Users can now conduct searches using natural language (phrases and questions more akin to how we speak) rather than traditional keyword-based searches by enabling the toggle
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
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 the disruption to campus instruction, learning, and research activities. The
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 Jacob K. Javits and marked a significant step forward in
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 demonstrations, and a newly introduced hop-on, hop-off trolley ride that
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 reference works. It offers state-of-the-art research alongside curated access to
