News and more from ZSR Library
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” ›
Would you like to spend a relaxing summer without pesky overdue notices? You can renew all your books before you leave campus, and ZSR makes it easy. If your renewals have reached their online renewal limit, ZSR staff will pick up your books, renew them and return them to your office. The books can usually... Continue reading “Need to Renew Books? ZSR Picks Up AND Delivers!” ›
Will you assign a new reading next fall that you want placed on Course Reserves? Check the catalog now to make sure ZSR has the item. If not, place an order soon, so it will arrive in plenty of time for your course. Just contact your liaison to start the ordering process today. For priority... Continue reading “Act Now for Fall Course Reserves” ›
Craig Fansler gives his LIB100 students instructions for their final projects. Effective fall 2012, all library science courses will earn 1.5 credit hours. Library faculty members look forward to this shift as an opportunity to spend more time engaging with students around information and research issues. This transition better serves the College as library classes... Continue reading “Library Courses Now 1.5 Credits” ›
L to R: Perry Ransbottom, Erin Cassidy, Dain Finke, Tim Brady In April, ZSR hosted the third annual Senior Showcase, a program honoring exemplary senior research theses and projects completed by Wake Forest University undergraduates. Four outstanding students presented their research in the ZSR Auditorium to a large audience of students, faculty, staff and family... Continue reading “Senior Showcase Returns” ›