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Save the Dates! Fall Events in ZSR

Save the dates for the number of Fall events at ZSR. For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! Exhibit Fields of Fortune: North Carolina’s Legacy in Leaf and Labor (Feb.- Dec. 2025) September Humans Vs Zombies (Friday, September 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m.) We Lost the House,... Continue reading “Save the Dates! Fall Events in ZSR”

Jemma Johnson Receives NCLA McLendon Scholarship Award

ZSR is proud to share that Jemma Johnson, Research Services Specialist, has been selected as a recipient of the McLendon Scholarship Award from the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) Jemma is currently enrolled in the Master of Library Science Program at North Carolina Central University. The McLendon Scholarship Award provides financial support to library staff... Continue reading “Jemma Johnson Receives NCLA McLendon Scholarship Award”

Humans vs Zombies Fall 2025

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Veronica Escamilla-Brady Named ALA 2025–2026 Spectrum Scholar

ZSR Library is proud to announce that Veronica Escamilla-Brady, Business Manager at ZSR Library, has been selected as a 2025–2026 American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum Scholar. Currently enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Sciences Program at North Carolina Central University, Veronica exemplifies the leadership, vision, and commitment to community impact that define the... Continue reading “Veronica Escamilla-Brady Named ALA 2025–2026 Spectrum Scholar”

5 Questions with Sandy Rodriguez

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. Sandy Rodriguez, Associate Dean Tell us about what you do at ZSR Library? I have library-wide, administrative responsibilities focused on supporting library employees, program assessment and development, and library services.... Continue reading “5 Questions with Sandy Rodriguez”

ZSR and SCA Homecoming Events 2025

Join us for fast and fun tours (30 minutes) that highlight how the ZSR Library is not the library you remember! We will begin in ZSR Atrium and end in Special Collections & Archives. In between, we will visit the wonderful new study spaces in the ZSR Library and drop in on some of our... Continue reading “ZSR and SCA Homecoming Events 2025”

Special Collections & Archives @ Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors

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Special Collections & Archives Family Weekend Open House

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Turning the Page: Honoring the Legacy of Writers’ Camp at ZSR

For the past ten years, it has been an honor for us to lead a great team of folks who made our student publication program, Writers’ Camp @ ZSR, such a unique initiative that empowered undergraduate authors to move from manuscript to printed book, culminating in the extraordinary achievement of becoming published authors. This program... Continue reading “Turning the Page: Honoring the Legacy of Writers’ Camp at ZSR”

Celebrating Recovery at Wake Forest and Beyond

September has been recognized as National Recovery Month since 1989. It is a time to celebrate and promote recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges. The month highlights the successes of those in recovery, raises awareness about the importance of treatment and support services, and helps reduce the stigma surrounding these conditions. ZSR... Continue reading “Celebrating Recovery at Wake Forest and Beyond”