Will Ritter
Will Ritter is an accomplished librarian at Wake Forest University’s Z. Smith Reynolds Library, where he brings a wealth of experience in academic library leadership. He graduated with a Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In addition, he holds a B.A. in Business Administration and an A.A. in Advertising and Graphic Design. Will played a key role in enhancing library services and supporting accreditation efforts in his prior role as Director of the James Addison Jones Library at Greensboro College. His expertise spans policy development, team management, and information literacy instruction. An active member of the North Carolina Library Association and the American Library Association, he has been recognized for his contributions with honors such as the Moore Professor Award. Committed to professional growth, Will frequently leads workshops and contributes to the advancement of library sciences through research and writing.
Publications
Book Reviews
Ritter, Will. (2023). [Book Review] Birth of Modern Facts: How the Information Revolution Transformed Academic Research, Governments, and Business. Technical Services Quarterly, 40(4), 326–327. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317131.2023.2256161
Ritter, Will. (2019). [Book Review] Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library's Future in an Uncertain World. Technical Services Quarterly, 36(4), 423–424. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317131.2019.1664118
Presentations
Ritter, Will. (2025, May). Magnets and Messages: Creating a Student-Centered Feedback Board. 2025 NC LIVE Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Ritter, Will. (2025, March). Fostering Student Engagement through Feedback Platforms: The Evolution of the 'What's on Your Mind?' Program. 2025 LAUNC-CH Conference, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ritter, Will. (2024, June). Transforming Challenges into Wellness Opportunities. 2024 Metrolina Library Association Conference, Central Piedmont Community College.
Ritter, Will. (2024, May). Cultivating a Holistic Wellness Collection: A Journey from Concept to Collaboration. 2024 NC LIVE Annual Conference, Wilmington, NC.
Ritter, Will. (2024, March). Nurturing Minds and Bodies: The Innovative Wellness Collection in Libraries. 2024 LAUNC-CH Conference, Chapel Hill, NC. https://launcch.web.unc.edu
Committees & Offices
New Members' Round Table / North Carolina Library Association, Secretary/Treasurer. (October 1, 2023 - Present).
NC LIVE, Outreach, Promotions & Partnership Advisory Committee Member. (July 1, 2022 - Present).
NC LIVE, Outreach, Promotions & Partnership Advisory Committee Chair. (July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023).
NC LIVE, Librarians Council, member. (July 2022 - July 2023).
NC LIVE, Resource Advisory Committee, member. (July 2018 - July 2021).