Beyond the Desk

News and more from ZSR Library

Academic Honor exhibit

I worked with Shelley Graves from Student Life to create this exhibit. It is part of the “My Journey” series that will eventually be introduced to every academic class. The exhibit is filled with texts that focus on academic integrity and proper citing in undergraduate class work. There is also a large poster which spells... Continue reading “Academic Honor exhibit”

Hit The Bricks-2010

Yesterday on a day that never really threatened rain, ZSR once again made a strong showing of support for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. Answering the call of the Provost, and responding to Lynn’s willingness to sponsor a team, volunteers who were willing to run or walk for the cause, with or without the... Continue reading “Hit The Bricks-2010”

Politics and 20th Century Art-Vorticism: New Perspectives Symposium

On October 19, there will be a symposium in the Special Collections Reading Room called “Vorticism: New Perspectives.” Speakers from Wake Forest and Duke will speak about this art movement. Mark Antliff, Duke John Curley and Morna O’Neill, WFU Art Department Scott Klein, WFU English Deptartment The symposium will be held from 4:30-6 pm. Continue reading “Politics and 20th Century Art-Vorticism: New Perspectives Symposium”

Campus Connections

On Thursday morning Linda Early and I ventured over to Benson for the Provost’s first Campus Connection meeting. We were both glad we went and we learned many things. First the Provost explained why she is having these monthly meetings throughout the academic year. She explained that the climate survey showed that many use have... Continue reading “Campus Connections”

Wake the Library 5K 2010

Help support the ZSR Library. Join us for the 3rd annual “Wake the Library” 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! The race will start and finish in front of the library and will wind through the University campus and Reynolda Village. Proceeds raised from the event will go to support library programs. Both races are... Continue reading “Wake the Library 5K 2010”

ZSR helps Habitat for Humanity

Yesterday, members of ZSR’s staff answered the call from President Hatch to spend some time helping out at WFU’s Habitat for Humanity Houses. The location of the houses was in the south western edge of the city, so far from city center that even I (a person used to big cities) had to proclaim, “are... Continue reading “ZSR helps Habitat for Humanity”

ZSR Library goes to Habitat for Humanity

Hi everyone! Yesterday morning a team of us made our way over to the WFU Habitat for Humanity building site near Kernersville. Different departments on campus have been helping to build the Wake Forest sponsored home. For those of you who could not be with us, I’ve put together a short video of our time... Continue reading “ZSR Library goes to Habitat for Humanity”

Jose Galvez Photo Exhibit

ZSR is hosting a photgraphy exhbit by Jose Galvez, a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer. Jose moved to North Carolina to document Hispanic life in 2004. This exhibit is part of his work, which includes photography and oral histories by his wife, Annie. Jose is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Latin American... Continue reading “Jose Galvez Photo Exhibit”

PROACT: Your Career Starts Now

New professionals frequently need to employ skills that are not always developed through course work, such as strategies for managing research or engaging community members in a field of study. To build a bridge between student and professional skill sets, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Professional Development... Continue reading “PROACT: Your Career Starts Now”

What Can I Expect From an Ebook Reader?

We now have the three major ebook readers available for checkout from the bridge: the Kindle, the Nook, and the Sony Touch Reader. Ereaders, as a technology, are different from the iPad in that they use eink screens that are not backlit and are a little easier on the eyes. They tend to do there... Continue reading “What Can I Expect From an Ebook Reader?”