Theses and Dissertations - Record Group 63

Collection Description

Theses and Dissertations - Record Group 63. 450 cubic ft (additional materials added each academic year); 1964-present. The Theses and Dissertation record group consists of archival deposit copies of the graduate work from the master’s and doctoral level program administered by the University. The collection is restricted. Finding aid by F. Jason Torre.

Introduction

The Theses and Dissertations record group (RG 63) comprises the entirety of the master and doctoral level works of the University’s graduate students from 1964, when the University first began offering graduate level classes, to the present. The works cover all topics and disciplines, reflecting the diverse graduate-level programs offered by the University. Regular accessions are made through transfer by the Graduate School to the University Archives (three times per year, in conjunction with the academic semesters).

Theses authored by students of the School of Professional Development's degree programs are retained by SPD for the span of ten years before destruction. Requests for copies of these works should be directed to SPD.

Theses and Dissertations are considered part of the student’s overall record of completion of a program and degree. Circulating copies are of these works are available in the Main Library and branches. Researchers interested in accessing these works should consult the links below under "Searching Theses and Dissertations."

In citing these works, please credit the author of the document in accordance with the accepted citation standard within your own discipline.

Searching Theses and Dissertations

The holdings of this record group may be found with the aid of a number of online databases and catalogs. Each access gateway has its own stipulations attached to it. These stipulations are based on individual license agreements and access restrictions. For additional assistance, please contact the Reference Department.

LIBRARY CATALOG
The STARS system is Stony Brook University Libraries' online catalog which provides citation information to all cataloged holdings housed within the University Libraries. For access click on the link: STARS.

CURRENT RESEARCH @ STONY BROOK
The Current Research @ Stony Brook electronic database is a licensed service of Proquest. It lists all SBU's dissertations, but not master's theses. It also provides 25-page previews of dissertations published after 1996. Selected titles permit full-text, PDF downloads (requires Adobe Acrobat). Access is limited to SBU affiliates. For access, click on the link: Current Research @ Stony Brook.

Dissertation Abstracts
The Dissertation Abstracts electronic database is a licensed service of Proquest. It lists citations of all USB dissertations and some master’s theses, dependent upon program. This service offers varied output and ordering options, the majority of which are for profit, with royalties going to the author. Access is limited to SBU affiliates. For access click on the link: Dissertation Abstracts.