Beyond the Desk

News and more from ZSR Library

Save the Dates! Spring Events in ZSR

Save the dates for the number of Spring events at ZSR. For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! Exhibit Opening in February Reading the Revolution: Print Culture in 18th Century America (February – December 2026) January Collaborative Bookmaking: Finding New Ways to Tell a Family’s... Continue reading “Save the Dates! Spring Events in ZSR”

Crafternoons: Spring 2026

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2026 Maya Angelou Garden Party

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Where Did You Hear That? Understanding and Surviving in Our Information Ecosystem

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2025: The Year in Reading

The following titles from our browsing collection and audiobook collection represent books & audiobooks frequently checked out by members of our reading community in the past year. Additionally, a few ZSR librarians and staff members wanted to share their favorite books (& audiobooks) from 2025. And, we’d love to hear from you—share your favorite titles... Continue reading “2025: The Year in Reading”

The Write Stuff: Resources, Tips, & Opportunities for Writers

This blog post was co-written by Caroline Livesay, WFU Writing Center Academic Coordinator, and Nina Clayton, ZSR Ambassador. Whether you’re polishing a final paper, starting your first research project, or exploring creative writing, there are amazing resources available to you on campus! This being the start of November, we wanted to take this opportunity to... Continue reading “The Write Stuff: Resources, Tips, & Opportunities for Writers”

Author and Researcher Chenita Johnson Book Talk and Reception

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5 Questions with Lauren Pressley

Welcome back to another installment of 5 Questions! If you would like to choose 5 Questions yourself, feel free to choose 5 from this form. Lauren Pressley, Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library Tell us about what you do at ZSR Library? Fundamentally, I work for the success of the Wake Forest University and Z.... Continue reading “5 Questions with Lauren Pressley”

ZSR @ World Cultural Festival

ZSR Library is excited to join the Intercultural Center for the annual World Cultural Festival (WCF). At WCF you can engage with various cultural student organizations to learn more about them, interact with multiple campus departments, get free giveaways, enjoy free cultural food from vendors around the Piedmont-Triad area, enjoy musical and dance performances from... Continue reading “ZSR @ World Cultural Festival”

Halloween Game Night 2025

Join ZSR Library, Board Game Club, Esports Association, Rook & Bishop, and World Tea Association for an evening of Halloween fun! In addition to games and tea tastings from our partnering student organizations, the ZSR Ambassadors are hosting a costume contest & trick or treating in the stacks! There will be snacks, tarot card readings,... Continue reading “Halloween Game Night 2025”