SBU Libraries‘ ProQuest Congressional database recently launched a newly redesigned interface with some engaging new enhancements such the ability to retrieve social media content from Senators, Representatives, and Federal agencies. The Political News & Social Media search can be filtered by a specific date or date range and limited by platforms
This week, the Melville Library welcomes the participants of the 2015 Greene Team, a School of Journalism “boot camp” for high school journalists. For these budding journalists and for more seasoned Stony Brook journalism students, SBU Libraries is the place to go for resources on news and journalism. Our news
Stony Brook University Libraries know that even in summertime, research can be a priority. That’s why we are highlighting our research services and resources, starting with our excellent Subject & Research Guides. 277 guides on more than 50 subjects await your inquiry. Each guide highlights the best resources in one
Japanese documentary filmmakers visited SBU’s Melville Library on April 15 in order to examine and film original documents from Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant’s emergency evacuation plan. Their documentary concerns Japan’s Fukushimi Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant which suffered damage as a result of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. By examining the
Did you know that the term Queer isn’t necessarily derogatory? It is an umbrella term for gender and sexual minorities who are not cisgender or heterosexual. Check out this reinvigorated guide featuring resources for the study of lesbian, gay, transgender, women’s, and related issues. The guide offers: Help getting started
Thus begins The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, reminding us that April is National Poetry Month. Whether or not you agree with Chaucer that April showers are sweet, you can still celebrate poetry month at SBU Libraries, where poetry is an important part of the collection. Subject guides for English
On display at the Jasmine Gallery (Wang Center) through July 5 is an exhibit entitled “The Everyday Joys of Japan,” in which artist Jiro Osuga illustrates modern daily life in Japan. For those with interest in learning more about Japanese art, SBU Libraries offer books and videos that will educate, enlighten, and
Why would anyone try to do research from a mobile phone? Because it’s always with you, it always has an Internet connection, and the library has the tools you need to find articles, access databases, and other helpful resources. Check out these mobile research tools! library.stonybrook.edu works on all mobile
SBU Libraries want to help you “jump start” your research assignment, even if you don’t know where to begin. On Tuesday March 10, from 1-2PM, librarians will be on hand to offer individualized research instruction tailored to your topics and assignments. We will introduce you to the best databases for
Quotation marks are not just for grammar anymore. Putting quotation marks around a term or phrase of two or more words will yield results that are more accurate than a search of the same words without quotation marks. This is an effective search strategy in SBU Libraries’ databases, the SBU
