News and more from ZSR Library
On Wednesday, January 31st, Valerie Kiser from Sunrise Yoga Studio led a “Yoga at your Desk” session for any interested staff members. About 10 ZSR folks attended, and we learned how we can stretch throughout the day, even if we’re sitting at our desks. The poses she showed us each focused on different parts of... Continue reading “Yoga at Your Desk Session” ›
Honorees Tom and Ruth Mullen in front of their bookcase with Elizabeth Phillips Following a successful fundraising effort, the library’s Browsing Collection has moved from the 4th floor to the main atrium in ten beautiful new custom oak bookcases. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on January 12. Among those honored with bookcases are Maya Angelou,... Continue reading “Looking for the Browsing Collection?” ›
To provide better copy service, the library has moved five photocopy machines into the main floor lobby of the Information Technology Center where there is always someone available for assistance. The remaining public copiers are located on Level 4 in the Reynolds Building, in the East 24 Hour Study Room, and in the Reference Department.... Continue reading “Looking for the Photocopiers?” ›
The atrium of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library is one of the most beautiful spaces on the Wake Forest campus. It is a favorite place for students to study and compute. However, until recently, it was missing one important component – books. Beautiful custom oak bookcases have recently been added to the atrium and we... Continue reading “Books in the Atrium” ›
The Z. Smith Reynolds Library welcomes all new faculty members to Wake Forest. We hope you’ll make frequent use of our resources and services. We’d like to welcome you with a wine and cheese party on Tuesday September 19th from 4 – 5 p.m. in the reference department. At this reception, you’ll have the opportunity... Continue reading “New Faculty Reception at ZSR” ›
And Other Stack Moves If a library fundraising drive is successful, the popular browsing book collection will move from the 4th floor to the library atrium. Custom oak bookcases will be built to line the back wall of the Reynolds wing. If you would like to contribute to this fundraising effort, contact Director Lynn Sutton.... Continue reading “Browsing Books Moving to Library Atrium” ›
Library Planning Committee Recommends Extended Book Limit In the February issue of ZSReads, it was announced that the Library Planning Committee was considering a recommendation to limit the number of books checked out at any one time to 50. Many of you wrote back asking to increase the number or to abolish limits altogether for... Continue reading “We Heard You!” ›
Take the Virtual Library with You! Even if you are out of the country, you are never very far from the resources of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Consult your library liaison on what databases and full-text resources are available to you online. It may be more than you think! Continue reading “Leaving Town this Summer?” ›
The College’s Library Planning Committee has recommended several changes to Library circulation policy, including a check-out limit of 50 books at a time per person. The rationale for the change is that books kept out for prolonged periods are unavailable to other faculty and students. Currently, 52 library users have more than 50 items checked... Continue reading “Should Faculty Have Limits on Check-Outs?” ›
Digital Video Camera Reservation Loan Program In response to requests from faculty, ZSR‘s Information Technology Center has purchased a new Canon Elura 85 mini DV camcorder. It will be available by reservation to faculty only, in an effort to improve the ability to schedule it for classroom use. To date, equipment loaned by ITC has... Continue reading “Check It Out Now!” ›