Beyond the Desk

News and more from ZSR Library

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!”

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!”