Beyond the Desk

News and more from ZSR Library

Fines for Overdue DVDs to Begin in January

After consulting with the Library Planning Committee (consisting of both faculty and student representatives), the ZSR Library will begin charging overdue fines on DVDs this January. After a two-day grace period, fines will accrue at $1 a day. If another user has recalled the DVD, overdue fines will accrue at $5 a day. The fines... Continue reading “Fines for Overdue DVDs to Begin in January”

On the Lookout for New Books?

The New Books Wall displays the cover art of all books the library received in the last week. Click on a cover to view the book’s catalog record. If you are really intrigued, you can place a hold on the book via the “Request Hold/Recall” link at the top of the catalog page. If the... Continue reading “On the Lookout for New Books?”

Pay by Credit Card

Need to pay an overdue fine or purchase a CD, but don’t have cash or Deacon Dollars? ZSR Library now accepts payment by credit card for DVD and CD purchases, overdue fines, and replacement fees. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Continue reading “Pay by Credit Card”

New and Cool Tools for You and Your Students

Blogs and Wikis Several WFU faculty and librarians use blogs and wikis in their courses. The library can provide a free WFU blog or wiki for your classes. For help getting started, please contact the Instructional Design Librarian. The Toolkit The Toolkit contains brief multimedia tutorials designed to teach students specific research skills. Faculty can... Continue reading “New and Cool Tools for You and Your Students”

Spring 2009 Library Lecture Series

The Spring 2009 ZSR Library Lecture Series will address engaging topics such as mountaintop ecology, African American choreographers, music and the brain, and a literary reading. Speaker Program Time Room Panel presentation The Dream Realized? What Barack Obama’s Election Means to America January 20, 4 p.m. Atrium Nina Lucas, Associate Professor of Dance African American... Continue reading “Spring 2009 Library Lecture Series”

Day 1: Questions?

This is just a space in case you have questions or comments from today! Continue reading “Day 1: Questions?”

Teaching Teaching (or Learning Teaching, or something like that)

Today was the first Teaching Teaching class. (For those who are curious, Roz and I had a Google Doc that was punnily named “teaching teaching” since that’s what we were planning… the name stuck.) Over the course of the spring semester Roz and I are planning to give a one hour “course” on teaching. I’m... Continue reading “Teaching Teaching (or Learning Teaching, or something like that)”

Day 1: ID In Practice

Each class, I’ll post something to let you know about the ID process on my end. This is the first of these posts. Since this was the first day, my main objective was to set the stage for the class and get to know the dynamics of the group: Make the goals and intentions of... Continue reading “Day 1: ID In Practice”

Get Game@ZSR

Join the ZSR Library staff for a video game night and tournament on Friday, January 30th, 2009 from 7-11pm. Register in advance to reserve a seat for gaming or just drop by during the event for some entertainment and pizza! To register email itc@wfu.edu Continue reading “Get Game@ZSR”

ZSR print and copy goes MFD (multi-function)

Today the ZSR library migrated from our old photocopier and pay-for print systems to a brand-spanking-new integrated system. This project entailed the installation of new Multi-function devices (MFD) for both the Z. Smith Reynolds and Professional Center libraries and was part of the campus wide implementation of new copiers. Some of the great new features... Continue reading “ZSR print and copy goes MFD (multi-function)”