Beyond the Desk

News and more from ZSR Library

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!”

ZSR Needs Your Input! Take the LibQual+ Survey!

To plan for the future, ZSR Library wants to understand your perceptions and expectations about our services, spaces, and collections. Providing us with feedback will enable us to better meet your needs. Please take a few moments to complete a short survey about ZSR Library. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. It... Continue reading “ZSR Needs Your Input! Take the LibQual+ Survey!”

CSRHub ESG Ratings Now Available via NexisUni

Whether you know what it is or not, chances are you have heard the term “ESG” at some point over the last 12 months. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance and it is a framework to help stakeholders (like investors, policy makers, and more) understand how a specific company manages risks in these areas.... Continue reading “CSRHub ESG Ratings Now Available via NexisUni”

Supercharge your Research in the Advertising and Marketing Industry with Winmo!

Get to know one of ZSR’s newest tools for researching and learning more about the advertising and marketing industry – Winmo! Formerly known as the Advertising Red Books, Winmo provides detailed information about the advertising landscape in the United States. More specifically Winmo can help you research: Media spend, revenue, and mix by company, brand,... Continue reading “Supercharge your Research in the Advertising and Marketing Industry with Winmo!”

Abandoned Chronicle (6th Floor, Reynolds Wing) by Guest Curator, Katie Wolf

  Please join ZSR as we host an exhibit reception: Friday, March 10, 4:00-6:00 pm Exhibit: Abandoned Chronicle (Curator: Katie Wolf) Art Books Room, 6th Floor-Reynolds Wing, ZSR   Guest Blog Post By Curator Katie Wolf “My work is delicate; it may look strong, but it is delicate.True strength is delicate. My whole life is... Continue reading “Abandoned Chronicle (6th Floor, Reynolds Wing) by Guest Curator, Katie Wolf”

HVAC Installation in ZSR

Replacement of an aging HVAC unit in ZSR Library’s Reynolds wing on the 8th floor will periodically cause some disruption in ZSR starting Monday, February 27th until early April. On Tuesday February 28th from 7am-5pm, the circle in front of the library will be blocked off to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic while a crane... Continue reading “HVAC Installation in ZSR”