News and more from ZSR Library
Those directly involved with LIB100 are very familiar with our recent transition to a 1.5 credit hour course and the template that has been developing over the summer. However, I realize not everyone is so intimately involved, and wanted to let you know about the mammoth project conducted in the instruction unit this summer. Joy... Continue reading “LIB100 Template” ›
By the time this article is posted, you may have already discovered the radical changes that have been made to our Library’s “Find a Database” page. What I would like for you to know is that there is a story behind these changes. The latest chapter in this story began in the spring of 2012,... Continue reading ““Find a Database” New Look!” ›
The work of a Floyd, Virgina collage painter, Lore Deighan, is now being exhibited at the entrance of ZSR Library. Lore is a 2006 graduate of Virgina Commonwealth University with a concentration in painting and printmaking. Lore currently teaches at a private elementary school and is gallery coordinator of Hayloft Gallery of the Jacksonville Center... Continue reading “Lore Deighan – collage painter, art exhibit in ZSR” ›
Several RIS team members (and many others around ZSR!) have been involved in outreach programs this summer. In July, Bobbie provided a library tour for students participating in the Great American Writers’s Camp (see the post “Creative Writing Adventure Draws Students to Campus“). Additionally, Sarah, Mary and I gave a tour of ZSR to a... Continue reading “Summer Activities at ZSR!” ›
by Kevin Gilbertson and Carolyn McCallum Earlier this year, Carolyn and I embarked on an ambitious project to revise VuFind’s format facet. This facet – Book, eBook, DVD, etc. – powers the main search box on the library’s homepage and provides enhanced browsing in the catalog itself. While the immediate reason for the project was... Continue reading “Improving the Format Facet in the Catalog” ›
This morning I had the pleasure of giving a library tour to 15 students who are participating in the Great American Writers’ Camp for grades 5-8. This is my second year working with Catherine Coelho (’10, MA ’12). Unfortunately, this year they did not have as much open time as they did last year so... Continue reading “Creative Writing Adventure Draws Students to Campus” ›
Each summer, the Asolare Art Foundation, led by WFU Piano Tuner and Technician, John Chapman, adds a wonderful twist on the text-heavy exhibits of the academic year. When this happens, a breath of fresh air arrives and enlightens our visitors with unique and locally-grown images. This summer is no different as we welcome the art... Continue reading “Summer Art in ZSR” ›
Reading lists abound during the summer months! Here are a few titles that have appeared on different lists, as well as links to other lists with even more recommendations! As always, you can find the newest additions to the ZSR collection on our new books page. Fiction The Cove: Set in the mountains of North... Continue reading “New Books for Summer Reading” ›
Lots of new films are arriving this summer! Stop by the library and check out what’s new in our film collection. Certified Copy: “The great Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami travels to Tuscany for a luminous and provocative romance in which nothing is as it appears.” Film Socialisme: “Legendary director Jean-Luc Godard triumphantly returns to the... Continue reading “New Films for the Summer” ›
Are you on campus during the summer? Take a break from writing that article and experiment with some new technology that may change the way you read, research or teach. iPads: Each iPad comes pre-loaded with multiple apps you can try out. Kindle/Nook/Sony e-readers: Each comes pre-loaded with popular reading titles. There are different titles... Continue reading “Try out Tech this Summer” ›