News and more from ZSR Library
In the fall of 2012 ZSR Library will offer a new class called History of the Book, 1500-2000 (LIB260). Taught by Special Collections Librarian Megan Mulder, the 1.5 credit class will introduce students to the exciting interdisciplinary field of Book History. Book History (sometimes called History of Print Culture) combines history, literary studies, and bibliography.... Continue reading “New class in Book History offered Fall 2012” ›
On Friday, March 2nd, from 9-11pm, the ZSR Library hosted its second Humans V. Zombies event! Our first event, last September, had 80 students participate and this second event had 103 students participate! For two hours humans chased zombies throughout the 170,000 sq ft. of ZSR. Here are some great photos Susan Smith took at... Continue reading “Return of the Zombies to ZSR!” ›
Now that we are a month into the semester, some of the deadlines on your syllabus that once seemed so far away are becoming more real! Before you panic, remember that the librarians of ZSR are here to help. We have reference librarians who cover each of the subject areas on campus, so no matter... Continue reading “Get Your Research Help Here” ›
It’s that time again! The 84th Academy Awards will be on Sunday, February 26 and ZSR has several of the movies that were nominated already in its collection. These are the films that are available as of Tuesday, February 21 and the nominations that each has received. Beginners (DVD 9945): Best Supporting Actor – Christopher... Continue reading “ZSR and the 2012 Oscars!” ›
Rosalind Tedford (left) and Giz Womack with their electronic editions of Steve Jobs. Do you recall your first experience with an Apple® Computer product? If that question brings back interesting memories, then consider picking up the new Steve Jobs biography and joining Z. Smith Reynolds Library faculty in an online book club. As a new... Continue reading “Library Leads Community Book Club” ›
The library offers a very popular and useful credit-based research class, LIB100: Accessing Information in the 21st Century. This elective supports students’ success at Wake Forest by teaching research skills, the use of library materials, ethical use of information and how to navigate the changing information environment. This fall, the library began exploring online education... Continue reading “Lessons Learned from the Online LIB100 Pilot” ›
Senior Showcase 2011 This spring, ZSR will sponsor the third annual Senior Showcase to recognize outstanding senior thesis research and senior projects completed by undergraduates. Launched in 2010, the first showcase featured research from three seniors. Last year’s event expanded to feature research from five seniors, each representing a different division of the College. The... Continue reading “Nominate an Outstanding Student for the Senior Showcase” ›
Course Reserves is the easy and legal way to get supplemental readings or films to your students. The system accommodates books, films, journal articles and more. You can also upload articles or book chapters you own via the request form. Please include the title page and copyright page with any book chapters. For additional guidelines,... Continue reading “Rediscover Course Reserves” ›
This fall, in an effort to respond to those last minute Reserves requests, the ZSR Library purchased an Amazon® Kindle especially for Course Reserves. This new Kindle for Reserves will circulate for just two hours, in-building use only. When an urgent need arises, the library will rush-order the print copy as usual. Staff will also... Continue reading “Kindle Option for Last-Minute Reserves Requests” ›
The original electronic classroom in ZSR, Room 204, underwent a transformation over the past six months. In addition to a much-needed renovation of seating, lighting, wiring and equipment, the room now features a complete video conferencing system using Cisco TelePresence. Additional technological capabilities include two projectors and screens that can display from separate input sources... Continue reading “Video Conferencing Classroom Comes to ZSR” ›