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Usually in Preservation, we put things back together by repairing and restoring something that has come apart through age and use. However, in some cases, we also “take things apart.” In the case of a binding where we might want to scan individual pages, we “disbind” or take apart the binding itself to reveal the... Continue reading “Disbinding” ›
Get the book "Major Problems in the History of American Medicine and Public Health". I think it would benefit your collection, and a lot of the "Major Problems" books are already in the library. Thank you for the suggestion. I will pass this along to our collection development staff. Continue reading “From the Suggestion Box: Book Suggestion” ›
We now have the three major ebook readers available for checkout from the bridge: the Kindle, the Nook, and the Sony Touch Reader. Ereaders, as a technology, are different from the iPad in that they use eink screens that are not backlit and are a little easier on the eyes. They tend to do there... Continue reading “What Can I Expect From an Ebook Reader?” ›
The Z. Smith Reynolds Library is experimenting with new technologies that you can check out. As a pilot, the library has invested in several devices: the Apple® iPad™, the Amazon® Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook and the Sony Reader Touch Edition™. Shiny new devices, all in a row, and waiting to be borrowed! Each... Continue reading “Check Out iPads, E-Book Readers and More at The Bridge” ›
On November 15 and 16, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library will host a series of events on the poetry and visual art of A.R. Ammons. Events include presentations by Ammons scholars, the unveiling of 20 of his paintings, and an original one-act play based on his letters. Join us to celebrate the life and work... Continue reading “Single Threads Unbraided: A Celebration of the Work of A.R. Ammons” ›
On October 9, the Wake the Library 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will return for its third year. The Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. The 5K begins at 8:30. Both events will start and finish in front of the library. The race route will wind through Reynolda Village and the Wake Forest University... Continue reading “Wake the Library 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run” ›
Nominate your favorite librarian for the 2010 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award. Library users are invited to recognize the accomplishments of librarians and their efforts to improve the lives of people in their communities. Nominations will be accepted online through September 20. Complete details, including information on eligibility... Continue reading “Love Your Librarian” ›
This semester, the Writing Center has moved to new space in ZSR Room 426. The Writing Center faculty and tutors are now even more accessible to students throughout their writing processes. Wake Forest students already use the library for studying, conducting research, drinking coffee and, of course, writing. The Writing Center’s proximity to the ZSR... Continue reading “Writing Center Moves to ZSR” ›
On July 1, Katherine Gill began work as the new Director of Special Collections and University Archivist. Katherine graduated magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a M.A. and an A.B. She has a Masters of Theological Studies from Harvard University, a Diploma Litterarum Latinarum from Gregorian University in Rome and a Ph.D. in... Continue reading “Meet Katherine Gill, University Archivist” ›
Thanks to increased funding from the Provost, the ZSR Library will now cover copyright clearance fees of up to $200 per item placed on Electronic Reserves. The previous limit was $60. With this higher limit, ZSR can now pay nearly all of the fees levied on articles and book chapters submitted for Electronic Reserves. Soon,... Continue reading “Copyright and Reserves: Now Easier Than Ever” ›