“We Lost the House, but Not the Home” with Dominique Luster
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Introduction to Special Collections & Archives, 2025!
With the start of the new 2025-2026 school year upon us, I would like to provide an introduction to Special Collections & Archives operations so that ZSR will be better informed about our Team and know who to contact for specific requests. First, we frequently hear: “So, I have a question for Special Collections &... Continue reading “Introduction to Special Collections & Archives, 2025!” ›
ZSR Library to Resume Regular Hours Following Summer Renovations
We’re excited to share that the Z. Smith Reynolds Library will resume regular hours and full operations beginning Monday, August 18. This summer’s renovation projects were designed to enhance comfort, accessibility, and functionality; improving the overall library experience for students, faculty, staff, and the broader Wake Forest University community. Renovation Highlights Complete renovation of select... Continue reading “ZSR Library to Resume Regular Hours Following Summer Renovations” ›
Introducing Paperpile: A New Citation Tool from the ZSR Library!
The ZSR Library is excited to share a new resource to help you organize your research and cite your sources with ease: Paperpile! Paperpile is a web-based citation management tool that works seamlessly in your browser. It’s designed to be intuitive and easy to use, making it a great option for beginners, while still offering... Continue reading “Introducing Paperpile: A New Citation Tool from the ZSR Library!” ›
ZSR New Resources 2024-2025
Every fall, we highlight some of the resources that were added to the library’s collection in the previous fiscal year. If you have questions about any of these resources, reach out to your library liaison or contact askzsr@wfu.edu Memberships Association of National Advertisers Digital Primary Source Collections Gale Indigenous Peoples of North America Global History... Continue reading “ZSR New Resources 2024-2025” ›
Changes to ProQuest Ebook Central Access through ZSR
ProQuest, one of our major ebook providers, is discontinuing sales of individual ebook titles and ending its pay-per-use (DDA and ATO) purchasing programs. As a result, as of today, August 11, 2025, all ebooks on the ProQuest Ebook Central platform that were part of these programs are being removed from ZSR’s library catalog (Primo). Please... Continue reading “Changes to ProQuest Ebook Central Access through ZSR” ›
Creative Methods of Creating Partnerships & Expanding Access–the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions (ALABI)
In late July, I attended the annual meeting of the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions (ALABI) in Providence, Rhode Island. ALABI’s sessions included presentations on data transfer and migration, preserving the Southern Baptist Convention Radio and Television Commission records, Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Preservation Project, and outreach and community engagement through exhibits.... Continue reading “Creative Methods of Creating Partnerships & Expanding Access–the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions (ALABI)” ›
Guest Post by Dr. Barry Trachtenberg, WF Rubin Presidential Chair of Jewish History
Special Collections & Archives collaborated with the Baum family descendants and Dr. Trachtenberg in 2021, to accept and digitize the Kurt Baum letters. While traveling in Europe, Dr. Trachtenberg posted the following on Instagram (reprinted with his permission): “Josef and Marie Baum were a Jewish couple who ran a cattle dealing business in #Bamberg, Germany.... Continue reading “Guest Post by Dr. Barry Trachtenberg, WF Rubin Presidential Chair of Jewish History” ›
Craig Crosses Carolina
Shepard Memorial Library, Greenville, NC. Photo by Lauren Clossey, NC State Library Book Repair. It’s become an important calling for me, and something I am passionate about. The week of June 16-20, I taught book repair workshops in Greenville (Shepard Memorial Public Library), Hillsborough (Orange County Public Library), and Asheville (Enka-Candler Public Library). Library staff... Continue reading “Craig Crosses Carolina” ›
A Message from the New Dean, Lauren Pressley
Over twenty years ago, I walked through the doors of the Z. Smith Reynolds library for the first time. I climbed the steps to the eighth floor to interview for my first job after college: serving as a Microtext Specialist. I wasn’t sure what my future held, but I immediately sensed that Wake Forest University... Continue reading “A Message from the New Dean, Lauren Pressley” ›