The ZSR Library Blog
Pictured:Emily West, John Walsh, Tyler Keith (top row); Courtney Abernathy, Jenny Miller, Mary Beth Lock, Nella Hendley, Nora Kane (bottom row) Not pictured: Jesus Vega, Melissa Simonelli, Rosie Faccone, Liz Hughes, and Kaley Pelingra. In the Fall, 2011 semester, the Library Ambassadors began as a class project by a student who was interested in increasing... Continue reading “Meet the Library Ambassadors, 2013” ›
Some of the most interesting things that take place in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library happen behind the scenes during intercessions when the students are away and we are diligently preparing for the upcoming semester. Yesterday morning was an example of this as Barry Davis magically transformed the ZSR Viewing Room into the ZSR Production... Continue reading “LIB100 Intellectual Property Class Videos” ›
Ethiopia, the oldest independent nation in Africa, has a unique Christian tradition dating back to the 4th century. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church developed largely in isolation after the Islamic conquest of Egypt in the 640’s. But Christianity remained the official state religion for many centuries, and the Ethiopian imperial family claimed to be descended directly... Continue reading “Ethiopian Psalter, 18th or 19th Century” ›
I recently began work on repairing an important book in our special collections, and thought I’d share the process of preservation. The book is loaded down with a long French title, but is known as Diderot’s “Tree of Knowledge.” The “Tree of Knowledge” was an attempt to represent the structure of knowledge graphically and was... Continue reading “Preserving Diderot’s “Tree of Knowledge”” ›
Got fines and a desire to help the hungry in our community? The Z. Smith Reynolds Library will accept non-expired, unopened canned goods as payment for overdue fines. For each can of food donated, $1 will be waived from your library fines. (No maximum.) Only canned goods will be accepted. The program will run from... Continue reading “Cans for Fines, Fall 2012” ›
ZSR sponsored a student led project this fall called “Love is Louder Than.” The idea was to have postcards on campus with the line: Love is Louder Than……. and allow students to fill in the blank with words, ideas or drawings. The postcards were mailed on campus during the semester and collected by the students... Continue reading ““Love is Louder Than” Postcard Project” ›
This week, I’ve worked with students in Dr. Lucas Johnston’s Religion 101: Introduction to Religion class. The students worked both in ZSR and on their own to create this exhibit as a final project. Take a look as you come and go. Continue reading “New Religion Exhibit” ›
Special Collections is happy to announce a new exhibit in the small case in the atrium. The exhibit highlights the Samuel and Sally Wait Collection and shows examples of their letters from Wait. It also includes Samuel’s walking stick and reading glasses. Take a look when you get a chance! Continue reading “New Samuel and Sally Wait Exhibit in the Atrium” ›
Interested in learning more about research methods in your major? Getting ready to work on an honors thesis? Thinking about going on to graduate school after you leave Wake Forest? ZSR’s advanced research courses could work for you! Our LIB200 courses offer instruction in advanced research techniques and resources that are specific to a particular... Continue reading “LIB200 Courses Available for Spring 2013” ›
One of my goals for my first year is to do a complete refresh of all of the content in the Toolkit. In my role serving online students, I understand the power of video in teaching library tools and selling the library as the place to go for research assistance, technology training, and self-help. Having... Continue reading “New Video Efforts” ›