News and more from ZSR Library
This summer the ZSR library partnered with our friends at Information Systems and Computer Science to examine the use of thin clients in different areas of the library. We put the machines in three areas – Public use areas, Circulation desk, and Resource Services. Not only were these thin client machines (meaning that they ran... Continue reading “Thin Client pilot project at ZSR Library” ›
Beginning this semester, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library will begin circulating new, emerging technologies along with its other multimedia equipment from The Bridge. These items are available to all students, faculty, and staff of the University, and can be borrowed for up to three days at a time, checked out on a first-come, first-served basis.... Continue reading “New Technologies Available at ZSR” ›
Jack Yeats, the artistic brother of famed Irish author, William Butler Yeats, is featured in a recent exhibit. Jack Yeat’s work appears throughout the publications of the Cuala Press in broadsides, cards and illustrations. Yeats died in 1957, but his caricatures and paintings of Irish life are treasured. Continue reading “Jack Yeats exhibit” ›
“Everlasting Moments” (DVD 8366), from The Criterion Collection, is my recommendation for August. It was directed by Jan Troell, born 1931, in Sweden. The film takes place in 1907, Sweden among the working classes. The story follows a woman, Maria Larsson, who discovers herself through photography while wrestling with an abusive husband and raising four... Continue reading “Everlasting Moments” ›
While you are waiting for the new fall season of television shows to start, the Media Collection at ZSR has plenty of DVDs to fill your time! Catch up on previous seasons of some of your favorite shows, starting with the nominees and winners from Sunday’s Emmy telecast. Get them before they are checked out!... Continue reading “2010 Emmy® Nominees and Winners on DVD at ZSR” ›
Friday. August 27. 9PM. ZSR Library. Capture. The. Flag. Come play ‘Capture the Flag’ @ ZSR! Red vs. Blue. Sponsored by Campus Life, Student Activities Fee, Resident Student Assocation & the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Continue reading “Capture the Flag @ ZSR” ›
The first day of class is an exciting time for both students and instructors. From an instructors’ perspective, the first day can also be very challenging. Although an instructor may have carefully planned and organized the day’s activities, there is always the fear that a technological glitch or a significant bug in a new system... Continue reading “Carolyn, Bobbie, and Sakai” ›
“single threads unbraided” a celebration of the work of A.R. Ammons November 15-16, 2010 This exhibit is about the poetry and painting of WFU alum, A.R. Ammons, ’49. Ammons became a nationally known poet, but is less known for his painting. ZSR will hold an opening of 20 of his paintings, which will be permanently... Continue reading “single threads unbraided – A.R. Ammons Symposium” ›
ZSR Special Collections holds many of the printed works of The Cuala Press. This exhibit by Carolyn Jones, tells the story of how the sisters of well known Irish writer, William Butler Yeats created this uniquely Irish press. The two sisters, Susan Mary Yeats and Elizabeth Corbet Yeats – known as Lily and Lolly created... Continue reading “The Cuala Press and the Yeats Sisters” ›
We like to think that ZSR has special powers…like helping students with research, having a great collection of films and many other scholarly assets. We like to call it-The Power of Z! Check us out! Continue reading “The Power of “Z”” ›