SBU Libraries is excited to announce the newest member of our team, Elisabeth Pankl, the Head of Academic Engagement. Lis grew up in Washington State and attended Washington State University as an undergraduate. She began her academic career at Louisiana State University Libraries as an Instruction Librarian in 2005 after receiving
Registration has been extended for Spy Hunt, Stony Brook University Libraries’ photo scavenger hunt designed to put your research skills to the test. The event will now take place on Wednesday, March 11th. Participants play the part of Culper Spy Ring members, sent back in time to assist General Washington in the
Be a part of history as the Library takes you back in time to the Revolutionary War Era. You will become a spy, forced to solve codes, puzzles, and clues to prove your research skills and assist in the rebellion. The Library is working to enhance our most challenging scavenger hunt to
As our nation, state, and campus observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 19, SBU Libraries invite you to explore our resources on Dr. King’s life and message. From biographies on Dr. King to full text scholarly articles on civil rights, the library is your gateway to reliable information.
Interested in finding out more about Congress? SBU Libraries can help with our new guide to Congressional Research and Documents. Whether you are interested in Directories and Biographies on members of Congress or tracking down an elusive CRS report, we’ve got databases, books, links, and subject specific resources for your
On December 9th, Stony Brook University Libraries welcomed Brenda Polis to our staff. Brenda is the Executive Assistant to the Library Dean of Stony Brook University Libraries, Constantia Constantinou. Before coming to the library, Brenda was the Administrative Assistant in the Dean’s Office in the School of Medicine. Prior to working
Books are easily the predominant symbol that comes to mind when you hear the word library. But games have long played an important role in the library world. Chess Clubs found their way into library space as early as the 19th century, and toys and board games of many varieties were
To further prove that we are more than just books, the Library has been diligently assembling a series of fun yet educational events and activities that highlight more than just our collection of over two million titles. Earlier this year, the Library hosted a symposium called Marvels and Monsters that
On Wednesday, October 22nd, Stony Brook University Libraries successfully pulled off another great photo scavenger hunt, thanks to some dedicated students! With some veteran hunters registering for the event, we felt compelled to redesign large portions of the hunt, puzzles and all, to keep the sleuths on their toes. New Library
MUS 520 (“Bibliography and Research Skills”) is a five-week course offered every fall for new students in the Music Department’s Doctoral of Musical Arts program in performance. This year there are over 20 students in the course. As Head of the Music Library, I introduce these talented instrumentalists and
