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HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER | HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
* Offers supportive services for persons with Huntington's Disease and their caregivers. Mutual support group for those with Huntington's Disease and those at risk. Dissemination of information on Huntington's Disease. Care and education to all affected by Huntington's Disease through the Huntington's Disease Family Center. Education of professionals towards a better understanding, treatment and care of Huntington's Disease. Clinical research and drug trial observations.
* Offers supportive services for persons with Huntington's Disease and their caregivers. Mutual support group for those with Huntington's Disease and those at risk. Dissemination of information on Huntington's Disease. Care and education to all affected by Huntington's Disease through the Huntington's Disease Family Center. Education of professionals towards a better understanding, treatment and care of Huntington's Disease. Clinical research and drug trial observations.
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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Special Libraries
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
FINGER LAKES INDEPENDENCE CENTER (FLIC) - LOAN CLOSET | FINGER LAKES INDEPENDENCE CENTER (FLIC)
Lends equipment, videotapes and books, including: items for people with hearing, visual or mobility impairments convalescent equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers and commodes modular wheelchair rampsDoes NOT have hospital beds, but has list of places which loan/rent/sell themHas adaptive equipment catalogs.
Lends equipment, videotapes and books, including: items for people with hearing, visual or mobility impairments convalescent equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers and commodes modular wheelchair rampsDoes NOT have hospital beds, but has list of places which loan/rent/sell themHas adaptive equipment catalogs.
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Assistive Technology Information
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
EDUCATION SERVICES | AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION
* Offers educational programs for health care professionals and interested lay-persons on liver disease.* Organizes and sponsors support groups and informational programs.* Provides fundraisers and support for research.* Offers support and promotion of Gift of Life Organ Donor Program.* Offers liver wellness and drug awareness programs for primary school-aged children.
* Offers educational programs for health care professionals and interested lay-persons on liver disease.* Organizes and sponsors support groups and informational programs.* Provides fundraisers and support for research.* Offers support and promotion of Gift of Life Organ Donor Program.* Offers liver wellness and drug awareness programs for primary school-aged children.
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Special Libraries
Public Awareness/Education
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Disease/Disability Information
Wellness Programs
OSWEGO COUNTY LAW LIBRARY | OSWEGO COUNTY COURT SYSTEM
Provides legal reference information and materials to support the courts, county offices, attorneys, and the general public.
Provides legal reference information and materials to support the courts, county offices, attorneys, and the general public.
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Law Libraries
INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES | REGIONAL CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
* Provides peer support for people with disabilities.* Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.* Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.* Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.* Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.* Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.* Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.* Provides referrals for equipment loan.* Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.* Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.* Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.
* Provides peer support for people with disabilities.* Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.* Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.* Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.* Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.* Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.* Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.* Provides referrals for equipment loan.* Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.* Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.* Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.
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Barrier Free Home Rental Listings
Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies
Centers for Independent Living
Individual Advocacy
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Housing Search Assistance
Public Awareness/Education
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Special Libraries
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
RESOURCE CENTER | HANDS ACROSS LONG ISLAND - HALI
Provides resources such as a lending library on mental health issues, computer and internet services, recovery, consumer issues in book, video and audio cassette to both individuals with mental illness and mental health care providers. Resources support recovery based models of rehabilitation. Coordinates the Long Island Committee on Sexual Abuse.
Provides resources such as a lending library on mental health issues, computer and internet services, recovery, consumer issues in book, video and audio cassette to both individuals with mental illness and mental health care providers. Resources support recovery based models of rehabilitation. Coordinates the Long Island Committee on Sexual Abuse.
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Special Libraries
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Illness / Emotional Disabilities
SERVICES FOR THE DEAF | SERVICES FOR THE DEAF
Promotes the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss. Members include parents of children with hearing loss, adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, educators, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other professionals in fields related to hearing loss and deafness. Services include advocacy, information and referral, biennial convention, financial aid and scholarships, leadership programs for teens and college students, mentoring programs for adolescents, and publication of information on deafness and spoken language. Other programs include: Bell's Kids a mentoring program for children ages 8-12 and adults with hearing loss Educational Advocacy Initiative an initiative whose aim is to ensure that families have a choice when selecting an educational program for their child who is deaf or heard of hearing Online Chats which hosts online chats on a variety of issues pertaining to hearing loss Public School Caucus Assistance Project which assists school districts in establishing auditory/oral programs and/or strengthening existing auditory/oral programs Leadership Enrichment Adventure Program (LEAP) a preeminent program for college students with hearing loss Leadership Opportunities For Teens (LOFT) a preeminent program for high school students with hearing loss and Cyber Mentoring where members are invited to participate in this unique opportunity to directly enhance the training of teachers in the field of education for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Promotes the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss. Members include parents of children with hearing loss, adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, educators, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other professionals in fields related to hearing loss and deafness. Services include advocacy, information and referral, biennial convention, financial aid and scholarships, leadership programs for teens and college students, mentoring programs for adolescents, and publication of information on deafness and spoken language. Other programs include: Bell's Kids a mentoring program for children ages 8-12 and adults with hearing loss Educational Advocacy Initiative an initiative whose aim is to ensure that families have a choice when selecting an educational program for their child who is deaf or heard of hearing Online Chats which hosts online chats on a variety of issues pertaining to hearing loss Public School Caucus Assistance Project which assists school districts in establishing auditory/oral programs and/or strengthening existing auditory/oral programs Leadership Enrichment Adventure Program (LEAP) a preeminent program for college students with hearing loss Leadership Opportunities For Teens (LOFT) a preeminent program for high school students with hearing loss and Cyber Mentoring where members are invited to participate in this unique opportunity to directly enhance the training of teachers in the field of education for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Disability Related Libraries
Deafness
Specialized Information and Referral
SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-GREENPORT | SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-GREENPORT
Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group tours need advance notice. Call for more information.
Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group tours need advance notice. Call for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Walking Tours
Museums
Special Libraries
Local / Regional History Museums
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER | POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
Sponsors programs on art and art history for the scholarly community and for the general public. Houses research collections on the art of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner and their contemporaries. Located in East Hampton, the center is open to the public: May to October; Tuesdays-Sundays. The center, a National Historic Landmark, is operated as an historic site and research facility, and consists of the artists' house, their studio, and the study center containing the art reference library. Special tours are available to school groups, as well as to the general public. For information and a brochure call (631)324-4929.
Sponsors programs on art and art history for the scholarly community and for the general public. Houses research collections on the art of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner and their contemporaries. Located in East Hampton, the center is open to the public: May to October; Tuesdays-Sundays. The center, a National Historic Landmark, is operated as an historic site and research facility, and consists of the artists' house, their studio, and the study center containing the art reference library. Special tours are available to school groups, as well as to the general public. For information and a brochure call (631)324-4929.
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Art Museums
Public Lectures / Discussions
Public Colleges / Universities
Arts and Culture
Art Galleries / Exhibits
Special Libraries
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM | GREATER MENTAL HEALTH OF NEW YORK - VALLEY COTTAGE
Offers educational services to provide mental health information through presentations, workshops, training, online access and printed information.
Offers educational services to provide mental health information through presentations, workshops, training, online access and printed information.
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Printed Materials
Mental Health Information / Education
Workshops / Symposiums
Internet Information Resources
Agency Based Libraries / Resource Centers
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES | STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
The libraries are the intellectual heart and soul of the campus. With world-class collections and services the libraries are indispensable partners in research, study and teaching. The libraries are main campus: Frank Melville Jr., Memorial Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook; Health Sciences Library HST level 3 room 136, 8034 Stony Brook University and Southampton Library, Stony Brook Southampton, 239 Montauk Highway Southampton. A visitor can use any of the materials in the library within the library, including our databases. You may be eligible to borrow through one of our Courtesy Borrower programs. Courtesy borrower’s privileges may be extended to patrons who are not enrolled or employed at Stony Brook University. Our Community Borrowing program extends borrowing privileges to Stony Brook University alumni, local (Nassau and Suffolk County) health practitioners and individuals with Community Borrower Cards for an annual fee. Participants in our Courtesy Borrowing program are eligible to borrow library books at all campus libraries. Other resources such as interlibrary loan, off-campus access to databases and recalls may not available to guest borrowers. Individuals wishing to have borrowing privileges at Stony Brook University Libraries may have guest borrowing privileges by completing a Community Borrower Program Card Application. There is an annual fee. Please call for more detailed information at 631-632-7115 or [email protected] for eligibility.
The libraries are the intellectual heart and soul of the campus. With world-class collections and services the libraries are indispensable partners in research, study and teaching. The libraries are main campus: Frank Melville Jr., Memorial Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook; Health Sciences Library HST level 3 room 136, 8034 Stony Brook University and Southampton Library, Stony Brook Southampton, 239 Montauk Highway Southampton. A visitor can use any of the materials in the library within the library, including our databases. You may be eligible to borrow through one of our Courtesy Borrower programs. Courtesy borrower’s privileges may be extended to patrons who are not enrolled or employed at Stony Brook University. Our Community Borrowing program extends borrowing privileges to Stony Brook University alumni, local (Nassau and Suffolk County) health practitioners and individuals with Community Borrower Cards for an annual fee. Participants in our Courtesy Borrowing program are eligible to borrow library books at all campus libraries. Other resources such as interlibrary loan, off-campus access to databases and recalls may not available to guest borrowers. Individuals wishing to have borrowing privileges at Stony Brook University Libraries may have guest borrowing privileges by completing a Community Borrower Program Card Application. There is an annual fee. Please call for more detailed information at 631-632-7115 or [email protected] for eligibility.
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Library Services
Special Libraries
Academic Libraries
Medical Libraries
Libraries
Public Colleges / Universities
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - ROCKLAND REGIONAL OFFICE
Provides literature, videotapes, and other materials of interest to individuals, caregivers, and health professionals.
Provides literature, videotapes, and other materials of interest to individuals, caregivers, and health professionals.
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Agency Based Libraries / Resource Centers
Library Audiovisual Services
Caregiver Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Printed Materials
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY RESOURCE CENTER | NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, WESTCHESTER DIVISION
Offers various formats of information on borderline personalities which people can access. Also provides information and referrals to community resources of where individuals can get help for various issues.
Offers various formats of information on borderline personalities which people can access. Also provides information and referrals to community resources of where individuals can get help for various issues.
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Agency Based Libraries / Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
ONE-TO-ONE MATCHES | WESTCHESTER INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
A parent-staffed disability and health information center that works with families of children who have disabilities and special health care needs. Provides information, support and matches parents experiencing challenges with other parents who have similar experiences. Helps families to access and coordinate resources and community services.
A parent-staffed disability and health information center that works with families of children who have disabilities and special health care needs. Provides information, support and matches parents experiencing challenges with other parents who have similar experiences. Helps families to access and coordinate resources and community services.
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Peer to Peer Networking
Specialized Information and Referral
Agency Based Libraries / Resource Centers
MENTAL HEALTH LIBRARY | MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUTCHESS COUNTY
The Mental Health Library is open to the public and contains books, subscribes to over 50 periodicals annually, and has over 100 audiovisuals on mental health/illness/wellness. The reference section contains directories, textbooks, and manuals. Computers available for the public.
The Mental Health Library is open to the public and contains books, subscribes to over 50 periodicals annually, and has over 100 audiovisuals on mental health/illness/wellness. The reference section contains directories, textbooks, and manuals. Computers available for the public.
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Disability Related Libraries
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL | CHILD CARE COUNCIL, INC.
* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.
* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.
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Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs
Special Libraries
Child Care Expense Assistance
Public Awareness/Education
Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Instruction
FLOWER CITY DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK | FLOWER CITY DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK
* Provides a network of families, professionals, self-advocates, and friends who all share the joys and challenges of a loved one with Down syndrome. Services include: Parent Support Workshops & meetings. Age-appropriate Social Groups. Cash reimbursement programs. Member appreciation events.
* Provides a network of families, professionals, self-advocates, and friends who all share the joys and challenges of a loved one with Down syndrome. Services include: Parent Support Workshops & meetings. Age-appropriate Social Groups. Cash reimbursement programs. Member appreciation events.
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Self Advocacy Support
Special Libraries
ADVOCACY CENTER, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT | ADVOCACY CENTER
Community education, professional training and age-appropriate prevention and risk reduction education programs for children, teens and adults around the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse, including the commercial sexual exploitation of youth and adults. Our Enough Abuse Tompkins Campaign teaches adults how to prevent the sexual abuse of children utilizing our staff and trained community volunteers, and our Campus Coordinator provides education, consultation and training services to Cornell, Ithaca College and TC3. Lending library of over 2,000+ resources relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse. To meet with an educator or use library, call 607-277-3203 for appointment.
Community education, professional training and age-appropriate prevention and risk reduction education programs for children, teens and adults around the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse, including the commercial sexual exploitation of youth and adults. Our Enough Abuse Tompkins Campaign teaches adults how to prevent the sexual abuse of children utilizing our staff and trained community volunteers, and our Campus Coordinator provides education, consultation and training services to Cornell, Ithaca College and TC3. Lending library of over 2,000+ resources relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse. To meet with an educator or use library, call 607-277-3203 for appointment.
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Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Family Violence Prevention
COMMUNITY AND CONSUMER SERVICES | AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
* Provides advocacy, research, and education about diabetes to professionals and the general public.
* Offers fundraising events.
* Offers fundraising events.
* Provides advocacy, research, and education about diabetes to professionals and the general public.
* Offers fundraising events.
* Offers fundraising events.
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Public Awareness/Education
Special Libraries
Disease/Disability Information
NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC ACCESS LAW LIBRARIES | NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC ACCESS LAW LIBRARIES
Each county in New York must have a law library that is open to the public. The libraries have legal information, including laws, court cases, and other materials that build and expand on the laws of New York State.
Each county in New York must have a law library that is open to the public. The libraries have legal information, including laws, court cases, and other materials that build and expand on the laws of New York State.
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Law Libraries
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION-WESTCHESTER REGIONAL OFFICE
Provides literature, videotapes, and other materials of interest to individuals, caregivers, and health professionals.
Provides literature, videotapes, and other materials of interest to individuals, caregivers, and health professionals.
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Caregiver Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Agency Based Libraries / Resource Centers
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM | MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN ROCKLAND COUNTY
Offers educational services to provide mental health information through presentations, workshops, training, online access and printed information.
Offers educational services to provide mental health information through presentations, workshops, training, online access and printed information.
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Agency Based Libraries / Resource Centers
Internet Information Resources
Workshops / Symposiums
Mental Health Information / Education
Printed Materials
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS - DELAWARE | ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL OF DELAWARE COUNTY
Meetings ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS NARANON AND ALANON NAMI VICTIM IMPACT PANEL
Meetings ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS NARANON AND ALANON NAMI VICTIM IMPACT PANEL
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Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Codependents Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL | HANDS ACROSS LONG ISLAND - HALI
Provides referrals in all areas affecting the advancement of mental health and well-being including holistic based. Also offers a Lending Library.
Provides referrals in all areas affecting the advancement of mental health and well-being including holistic based. Also offers a Lending Library.
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Special Collections and Archives
Talklines / Warmlines
Specialized Information and Referral
Medical Information Services
Special Libraries
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES | STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The libraries are the intellectual heart and soul of the campus. With world-class collections and services the libraries are indispensable partners in research, study and teaching. The libraries are main campus: Frank Melville Jr., Memorial Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook; Health Sciences Library HST level 3 room 136, 8034 Stony Brook University and Southampton Library, Stony Brook Southampton, 239 Montauk Highway Southampton. A visitor can use any of the materials in the library within the library, including our databases. You may be eligible to borrow through one of our Courtesy Borrower programs. Courtesy borrower’s privileges may be extended to patrons who are not enrolled or employed at Stony Brook University. Our Community Borrowing program extends borrowing privileges to Stony Brook University alumni, local (Nassau and Suffolk County) health practitioners and individuals with Community Borrower Cards for an annual fee. Participants in our Courtesy Borrowing program are eligible to borrow library books at all campus libraries. Other resources such as interlibrary loan, off-campus access to databases and recalls may not available to guest borrowers. Individuals wishing to have borrowing privileges at Stony Brook University Libraries may have guest borrowing privileges by completing a Community Borrower Program Card Application. There is an annual fee. Please call for more detailed information at 631-632-7115 or [email protected] for eligibility.
The libraries are the intellectual heart and soul of the campus. With world-class collections and services the libraries are indispensable partners in research, study and teaching. The libraries are main campus: Frank Melville Jr., Memorial Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook; Health Sciences Library HST level 3 room 136, 8034 Stony Brook University and Southampton Library, Stony Brook Southampton, 239 Montauk Highway Southampton. A visitor can use any of the materials in the library within the library, including our databases. You may be eligible to borrow through one of our Courtesy Borrower programs. Courtesy borrower’s privileges may be extended to patrons who are not enrolled or employed at Stony Brook University. Our Community Borrowing program extends borrowing privileges to Stony Brook University alumni, local (Nassau and Suffolk County) health practitioners and individuals with Community Borrower Cards for an annual fee. Participants in our Courtesy Borrowing program are eligible to borrow library books at all campus libraries. Other resources such as interlibrary loan, off-campus access to databases and recalls may not available to guest borrowers. Individuals wishing to have borrowing privileges at Stony Brook University Libraries may have guest borrowing privileges by completing a Community Borrower Program Card Application. There is an annual fee. Please call for more detailed information at 631-632-7115 or [email protected] for eligibility.
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Library Services
Special Libraries
Academic Libraries
Medical Libraries
Libraries
Public Colleges / Universities
