News and more from ZSR Library
Ever wonder what happens to the papers we place in the Cintas Security containers conveniently located on levels 2 (behind Circulation), 4 (in the Reference workroom), and 8 (in room 802)? Well today while walking in to the Library I happened to see the Cintas truck getting ready to load and shred the contents of... Continue reading “Cintas Security Containers” ›
This fall, ZSR awarded a second round of grants based on money raised through the Presidential Trust for Faculty Excellence campaign. These “Presidential Grants” fund special library purchases and collection development projects. This year, the library received 30 grant requests and awarded more than $110,000. Individual grants ranged from $800 to $20,000, with the average... Continue reading “Presidential Grants 2007” ›
From the Director: Many of you know by now that I have a deep and abiding love and respect for all things related to the good Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the last three years, I have tried to encourage meaningful programming at ZSR to honor his legacy and help fulfill his dream.... Continue reading “MLK-ZSR connection” ›
As a Staff Development activity, on Thursday, January 24th, Chris Burris, Joe Harrington, Mary Horton, Mary Beth Lock, Lauren Pressley, Lynn Sutton, and I went on a tour of 88.5 WFDD. Greg Keener, Membership Operations Coordinator for the station, was kind enough to volunteer to show us all around. The station is located inside a... Continue reading “ZSR Staff Tour 88.5 WFDD” ›
It’s that time of year again: ALA Midwinter is being held in Philadelphia, PA this time around. Several of the ZSR staff are attending, due to ALA committee participation. Attendees have written about the experience in the ZSR Professional Development Blog. Continue reading “ALA Midwinter 2008” ›
You may have noticed that ZSR has stepped up its recycling efforts this semester. We’re keeping pace with the rest of the university as Jim Alty, the new Assistant VP of Facilities Management, drives Wake Forest toward a more sustainable posture. Throughout the library, one can find receptacles for recycling glass, metal, paper and plastic.... Continue reading “ZSR Recycles!” ›
Check out these blog posts on the Old Gold and Black website: There’s nothin’ like kickin’ it at Club ZSR until dawn ZSR Begins Extended Hours for Exams Also, a mention about the renovations in the 24 hour study rooms in the News and Opinion sections of this week’s OGB: Students offer suggestions to renovate... Continue reading “ZSR Gets Blog Post in OGB” ›
I’ve decided to bring back an old staple to the Gaz, the book review! A friend of mine, a British expatriate living in Houston, keeps me supplied with British book recommendations that I might otherwise miss. His latest recommendation is by Alan Bennett, the author, playwright and Tony Award-winning actor. Alan Bennett’s recent work includes... Continue reading ““The Uncommon Reader” by Alan Bennett” ›
The Library hit a little snag this week when wireless in our building started causing consternation amongst our busy student population. It was quite the mystery on campus as to why all of a sudden people were being kicked off the internet or not allowed on. Upon further investigation from our Information Systems department, the... Continue reading “Wireless Issues During the Last Week of Class Cause Chaos in the ZSR Library” ›
I’ve enjoyed meeting you all over the past couple of months, and thank you for helping me to feel welcome at ZSR. At the request of our very own blog-czar, and in case anyone happens to be interested, here are a few details that may help you to feel you know me a bit better.... Continue reading “Meet Joe” ›