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Winston-Salem Journal Archive Now Available from ZSR!

ZSR Library is pleased to announce that we now provide full, searchable access to both the Winston-Salem Journal (1898-present) and Twin City Sentinel (1906-1985) through the Winston-Salem Journal Current and Historical Archive from Newsbank. This archive will benefit researchers and units across campus as they seek to learn more about the historical contexts of the... Continue reading “Winston-Salem Journal Archive Now Available from ZSR!”

ZSR to Offer Scholarships for Library Student Employees!

Thanks to an initiative launched by the ZSR Library Board of Visitors, we will award five $2,500 scholarships to library student workers for the 2023-2024 academic year. To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria: Full-time student Strong academic performance In good standing with the University Be an hourly student worker for ZSR... Continue reading “ZSR to Offer Scholarships for Library Student Employees!”

Book Recommendations from the ZSR Board of Visitors

At their spring 2023 meeting, the ZSR Library Board of Visitors shared what they were currently or had recently read. The list created by these dedicated library and Wake Forest supporters was too good not to share! Each title is linked to a description on Goodreads. African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals. After... Continue reading “Book Recommendations from the ZSR Board of Visitors”

ZSR Ambassadors Abroad: Hope Nitsche at Oxford

Guest blog post by ZSR Ambassador Hope Nitsche (’25) Along with exploring London, I have made an effort during my semester to take trips to other places in the United Kingdom. One of these places I visited was Oxford University, one of the top universities in the world. I had heard good things about the... Continue reading “ZSR Ambassadors Abroad: Hope Nitsche at Oxford”

More Than A Library Podcast

After months of anticipation, More Than A Library Podcast is now live! More Than A Library Podcast serves as a new communication tool; highlighting ZSR’s dedication to inspiring, learning, advancing knowledge, and building community. Season one is an introduction to the various levels within ZSR. Joel and I have had the chance to sit down... Continue reading “More Than A Library Podcast”

Game Night@ZSR-Spring 2023 Edition!

On Friday, March 31st, 2023, the ZSR Library, along with WFU Esports, Board Game Club, and Rook and Bishop, hosted our Spring 2023 game night! Forty students participated in this fun evening from 7-9 pm! Special thanks to Mary Beth Lock, Rosalind Tedford, Daisha Bunn, and Carolyn McCallum from the ZSR team, who gave up... Continue reading “Game Night@ZSR-Spring 2023 Edition!”

ZSR Ambassadors Abroad: Hope Nitsche at the British Library

Guest blog post by ZSR Ambassador Hope Nitsche (’25) For me, a huge part of my study abroad experience is seeking out libraries and bookstores wherever I go. I love being surrounded by books, so I spend as much time as humanly possible in ZSR when I am back on campus (some people have asked... Continue reading “ZSR Ambassadors Abroad: Hope Nitsche at the British Library”

ZSR @ the Spring Equinox Festival 🌼

On Sunday, March 19th, ZSR Library joined the Office of Sustainability and other campus partners at Campus Gardens for the Spring Equinox Festival. The Festival was a fun and welcoming gathering of people, plants, and animals, and provided an opportunity for the campus community to welcome the budding life of spring and get a full-sensory... Continue reading “ZSR @ the Spring Equinox Festival 🌼”

5 Questions with Daisha Bunn

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. Daisha Bunn, Communications and Events Coordinator Tell us about what you do at ZSR Library? I manage many of our social media channels, create both digital and traditional marketing materials,... Continue reading “5 Questions with Daisha Bunn”

New Study Spaces Open!

Welcome back! Over Spring Break week, the library was busy getting new study spaces ready for WFU students! Room 403, the room adjacent to the Auditorium, on Level 4 in ZSR is now open for student study. The room will be used as a reception and event space as needed, but except for those occasional... Continue reading “New Study Spaces Open!”