Materials & Circulation
General Circulation
Loan period through end of semester. Borrow up to 500 items with 3 renewals. Search the Library Catalog.
Course Reserves
Place materials on reserve for your courses. The Libraries do not purchase materials for course reserves. Contact reserves@stonybrook.edu.
Materials Request
Suggest books, databases, and streaming media. Streaming video requests require two weeks advance notice. Contact LibraryERMS@stonybrook.edu.
View detailsProxy Borrower Form
Designate a University employee or registered student to borrow on your behalf. Primary borrower is responsible for all materials and fines.
Submit formLibrary Catalog
Search our collections to find books, journals, articles, databases, and other materials available at SBU Libraries.
Course Reserve Deadlines
July 30
Fall Semester
Nov 30
Winter Session
Nov 30
Spring Semester
April 30
Summer Session
Research & Instruction
Instruction
Schedule librarian-led class sessions to support student research processes.
Workshops
Open to the entire University community. View upcoming library workshops and events.
Library Consultations
In-depth research assistance via form submission or direct faculty contact.
Subject Expertise
Subject Teams provide instruction aligned with Stony Brook’s curriculum requirement of “evaluating and synthesizing researched information.”
Scholarly Tools & Initiatives
Academic Commons
Open access digital repository for scholarly works and research output.
Scholarly Communication
Grant funder compliance (NIH, NSF), copyright support, and research data preservation.
Global Library Initiatives
Specialized services for faculty and students participating in study abroad programs.
Other Resources
New York Times Subscription
Free faculty access to current content, archives (1851–present), apps, podcasts, newsletters, and Spanish and Mandarin versions. Register with your SBU email at accessnyt.com — search “SUNY Stony Brook.”
Accessing Other Libraries
Access through SUNY consortium memberships and borrowing privileges across multiple institutions. Learn more.
Need Help?
Library Administration: 631.632.7100