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Alexandre Exquemelin’s first hand account of the life of a pirate in the Spanish Main is the source of much of today’s pirate lore. From Long John Silver to Jack Sparrow, fictional pirates have their roots in Exquemelin’s 17th century bestseller. The History of the Bucaniers of America has been called the ur-text of pirate... Continue reading “History of the Bucaniers of America, by Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin” ›
Beginning this semester, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library will begin circulating new, emerging technologies along with its other multimedia equipment from The Bridge. These items are available to all students, faculty, and staff of the University, and can be borrowed for up to three days at a time, checked out on a first-come, first-served basis.... Continue reading “New Technologies Available at ZSR” ›
Jack Yeats, the artistic brother of famed Irish author, William Butler Yeats, is featured in a recent exhibit. Jack Yeat’s work appears throughout the publications of the Cuala Press in broadsides, cards and illustrations. Yeats died in 1957, but his caricatures and paintings of Irish life are treasured. Continue reading “Jack Yeats exhibit” ›
Nominations are now open for the 2010 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award. The award invites library users to recognize the accomplishments of librarians in public, school, college, community college, and university libraries for their efforts to improve the lives of people in their community. Nominations will run through... Continue reading “I Love My Librarian! 2010 Award” ›
“Everlasting Moments” (DVD 8366), from The Criterion Collection, is my recommendation for August. It was directed by Jan Troell, born 1931, in Sweden. The film takes place in 1907, Sweden among the working classes. The story follows a woman, Maria Larsson, who discovers herself through photography while wrestling with an abusive husband and raising four... Continue reading “Everlasting Moments” ›
While you are waiting for the new fall season of television shows to start, the Media Collection at ZSR has plenty of DVDs to fill your time! Catch up on previous seasons of some of your favorite shows, starting with the nominees and winners from Sunday’s Emmy telecast. Get them before they are checked out!... Continue reading “2010 Emmy® Nominees and Winners on DVD at ZSR” ›
The two murals in the east entrance to the Z. Smith Reynolds Library are now both completed! Carleigh Morgan finished her mural this week! Be sure to use the east entrance and check it out! Back in May, Wake Forest student Courteney Morris (below left), and friend Jade Davis, were photographed with Courteney’s mural that... Continue reading “Murals Completed at East Entrance to ZSR” ›
Friday. August 27. 9PM. ZSR Library. Capture. The. Flag. Come play ‘Capture the Flag’ @ ZSR! Red vs. Blue. Sponsored by Campus Life, Student Activities Fee, Resident Student Assocation & the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Continue reading “Capture the Flag @ ZSR” ›
The first day of class is an exciting time for both students and instructors. From an instructors’ perspective, the first day can also be very challenging. Although an instructor may have carefully planned and organized the day’s activities, there is always the fear that a technological glitch or a significant bug in a new system... Continue reading “Carolyn, Bobbie, and Sakai” ›
“single threads unbraided” a celebration of the work of A.R. Ammons November 15-16, 2010 This exhibit is about the poetry and painting of WFU alum, A.R. Ammons, ’49. Ammons became a nationally known poet, but is less known for his painting. ZSR will hold an opening of 20 of his paintings, which will be permanently... Continue reading “single threads unbraided – A.R. Ammons Symposium” ›