The State University at Stony Brook was recently ranked among the top three public research universities in the country in a study published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Great libraries form the core of great universities, allowing their users in every field to make connections, find answers, and pose new questions. Just as Stony Brook's medical care, its fine arts center, and its athletic facilities are community resources, so too is its library. Public librarians regularly refer their patrons to the University Library. High school students do research there.
Corporations come to it for the vital information that only a research library can offer.
And, of course, students and faculty benefit significantly from the Library. The University Library is proud of its exceptional reputation. By becoming a Friend of the Library, you will be making an investment in the future of your community. The Library's impressive resources and many cultural activities enrich life for everyone on Long Island. Your membership will support the acquisition of significant research collections and cutting-edge information technology, as well as the preservation and expansion of services and programs available to the public.