Will Ritter
Will Ritter is an experienced librarian at Wake Forest University’s Z. Smith Reynolds Library, holding an M.L.I.S. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His extensive career includes leadership roles in academic libraries, notably as Director of Greensboro College’s James Addison Jones Library, where he significantly improved services and aided in accreditation efforts. With expertise in policy, team management, and information literacy, Will’s diverse educational background includes a B.A. in Business Administration and an A.A. in Advertising and Graphic Design. An active member of the North Carolina Library Association and the American Library Association, he has earned recognition like the Moore Professor Award. Will is also dedicated to ongoing professional development, leading numerous workshops and contributing to library sciences literature.
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. #
- Ritter, Will. (2019). [Book Review] Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library's Future in an Uncertain World. Technical Services Quarterly, 36(4), 423–424. #
Presentations
- Ritter, Will. (2024, March). Nurturing Minds and Bodies: The Innovative Wellness Collection in Libraries. LAUNC-CH Conference, Chapel Hill, NC. #
- Ritter, Will. (2023, October). Developing a Holistic Wellness Collection. The 65th Biennial Conference of the North Carolina Library Association, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem NC.
- Ritter, Will. (2015, October). Making the Library Matter. NCLA 61st Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, NC.
Committees & Offices Held
- 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).
Blog Posts
Inside ZSR
- Lightning Insights: Will at the LAUNC-CH Conference
- Revamp Your Campus Experience: Discover the New Wellness and Tech Treasures at ZSR!
- Adapting and Evolving: Thoughts from the North Carolina Library Association Conference
- Reflections on NC LIVE’s Annual Conference
- Reflections on the American Library Association Conference in Chicago