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Morgan @ SOUCABL

For business librarians working at an academic institution in the southeast, attending SOUCABL (Southern University and College Academic Business Librarians Conference) is kinda’ a no brainer. Not only is the conference free (including lunch and breakfast!) but it is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues new and old and jump straight... more

ZSR Recognitions – February 2024

The ZSR Recognitions: Thank a Colleague! program provides an opportunity for employees to submit a note of thanks to their colleagues. These can be for going above and beyond, helping a job get done, general appreciation, or any reason thanks can be given. Here are those who were recognized over the summer. Thanks to all... more

ZSR Recognitions – January 2024

The ZSR Recognitions: Thank a Colleague! program provides an opportunity for employees to submit a note of thanks to their colleagues. These can be for going above and beyond, helping a job get done, general appreciation, or any reason thanks can be given. Here are those who were recognized over the summer. Thanks to all... more

A Tale of Informal Peer Mentoring

When talking with Craig and Hu about unexpected mentoring (see our collaborative post here or Craig’s post about his unexpected reverse mentoring experience with his student assistants here), we discussed other ways we’ve been mentored and the topic of peer mentorship was brought up. I couldn’t help but think of Morgan and I’s relationship and... more

Student Assistants as Reverse Mentors

I am returning to our theme for Mentoring Month – unexpected and reinvigorating mentoring experiences. I have had the privilege of having Student Assistants in ZSR Library for almost 30 years. These experiences with these students left me dumbfounded, amazed and awed by these incredible individuals. Is this mentoring from the bottom up? I’ll share... more

Unexpected Mentoring: Three Reinvigorating Experiences

Overview January is National Mentoring Month, and the ZSR Librarians’ Assembly Mentoring Committee would like to share our own stories of unexpected mentoring along with some new resources in the collection on mentoring for both faculty and staff. Look for more mentoring-focused posts this month and more programming from the mentoring committee in the coming... more

ZSR Recognitions for October-December 2023

The ZSR Recognitions: Thank a Colleague! program provides an opportunity for employees to submit a note of thanks to their colleagues. These can be for going above and beyond, helping a job get done, general appreciation, or any reason thanks can be given. Here are those who were recognized over the summer. Thanks to all... more

Revamp Your Campus Experience: Discover the New Wellness and Tech Treasures at ZSR!

A lot of exciting changes have been happening in Public Services over the last year or two. We’ve revamped and expanded what we offer to our faculty, staff, and students. I bet you’ve already caught wind of some buzzwords like “Accessories”, “Peripherals”, and “Wellness”. These aren’t just trendy terms; they’re part of some cool new... more

Colleen Completes Systematic Review Services Specialization Pathway

What is this? The Medical Library Association offers a multitude of professional development options for librarians who provide health and medical information from Continuing Education (CE) to mentoring to grant and scholarship opportunities. The Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS) Pathways offer and address skills that “promote the use of established guidelines, best practices, ethical synthesis... more

ZSR Recognitions for September and October 2024

The ZSR Recognitions: Thank a Colleague! program provides an opportunity for employees to submit a note of thanks to their colleagues. These can be for going above and beyond, helping a job get done, general appreciation, or any reason thanks can be given. Here are those who were recognized over the summer. Thanks to all... more