The ZSR Library Blog
Yesterday, members of ZSR’s staff answered the call from President Hatch to spend some time helping out at WFU’s Habitat for Humanity Houses. The location of the houses was in the south western edge of the city, so far from city center that even I (a person used to big cities) had to proclaim, “are... Continue reading “ZSR helps Habitat for Humanity” ›
Hi everyone! Yesterday morning a team of us made our way over to the WFU Habitat for Humanity building site near Kernersville. Different departments on campus have been helping to build the Wake Forest sponsored home. For those of you who could not be with us, I’ve put together a short video of our time... Continue reading “ZSR Library goes to Habitat for Humanity” ›
ZSR is hosting a photgraphy exhbit by Jose Galvez, a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer. Jose moved to North Carolina to document Hispanic life in 2004. This exhibit is part of his work, which includes photography and oral histories by his wife, Annie. Jose is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Latin American... Continue reading “Jose Galvez Photo Exhibit” ›
New professionals frequently need to employ skills that are not always developed through course work, such as strategies for managing research or engaging community members in a field of study. To build a bridge between student and professional skill sets, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Professional Development... Continue reading “PROACT: Your Career Starts Now” ›
Usually in Preservation, we put things back together by repairing and restoring something that has come apart through age and use. However, in some cases, we also “take things apart.” In the case of a binding where we might want to scan individual pages, we “disbind” or take apart the binding itself to reveal the... Continue reading “Disbinding” ›
We now have the three major ebook readers available for checkout from the bridge: the Kindle, the Nook, and the Sony Touch Reader. Ereaders, as a technology, are different from the iPad in that they use eink screens that are not backlit and are a little easier on the eyes. They tend to do there... Continue reading “What Can I Expect From an Ebook Reader?” ›
The Z. Smith Reynolds Library is experimenting with new technologies that you can check out. As a pilot, the library has invested in several devices: the Apple® iPad™, the Amazon® Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook and the Sony Reader Touch Edition™. Shiny new devices, all in a row, and waiting to be borrowed! Each... Continue reading “Check Out iPads, E-Book Readers and More at The Bridge” ›
On November 15 and 16, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library will host a series of events on the poetry and visual art of A.R. Ammons. Events include presentations by Ammons scholars, the unveiling of 20 of his paintings, and an original one-act play based on his letters. Join us to celebrate the life and work... Continue reading “Single Threads Unbraided: A Celebration of the Work of A.R. Ammons” ›
On October 9, the Wake the Library 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will return for its third year. The Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. The 5K begins at 8:30. Both events will start and finish in front of the library. The race route will wind through Reynolda Village and the Wake Forest University... Continue reading “Wake the Library 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run” ›
Nominate your favorite librarian for the 2010 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award. Library users are invited to recognize the accomplishments of librarians and their efforts to improve the lives of people in their communities. Nominations will be accepted online through September 20. Complete details, including information on eligibility... Continue reading “Love Your Librarian” ›