The ZSR Library Blog
On February 26, a request for a library tour/class came in via our library instructional request form on the library homepage. One of the teachers at First Assembly Christian School requested a session for his students on March 10. His students are writing a research paper on a modern US historical event. I have worked... Continue reading “Getting a Head Start on Library Research” ›
Between the Georgia State Univ. lawsuit and the Google Books settlement, copyright is increasing gaining publicity and discussion. How will changing landscape of copyright impact the future of intellectual property and education? Continue reading “Copyright and Academics” ›
Discoverability of research is vital to scholarship and the expansion of knowledge. Are your publications optimized for maximum reach and impact? Continue reading “Sharing Your Research” ›
Historical records are more accessible than ever. How can you incorporate unique primary resources into your scholarly work? Continue reading “Discovering Archival Resources” ›
Video is popular. Online video consumption is on the rise, and continues to gain popularity. How might this impact your academic life? Continue reading “Finding and Using Academic Videos for Your Class” ›
On the morning of Thursday, March 4th, Ellen Makaravage and I attended the Gatekeeper’s Workshop: Enhancing our Community through Inclusion. This three-hour workshop was led by Donna Stringer and Andy Reynolds of Executive Diversity Services. No computers were allowed, but the workshop flew by so quickly I barely noticed I was “offline”. (My handwritten notes... Continue reading “Gatekeeper’s Workshop: Enhancing our Community through Inclusion” ›
Each semester I’ve taught LIB100, I try to find a broad,general topic for the class to work from. I like a topic that will have sufficient research that each group can find lots of good material for their group exhibits. Spring 2010 led me to using “Global Warming and Climate Change” as this general topic.... Continue reading “LIB100 Spring 2010 Exhibits cover Global Warming and Climate Change” ›
On Tuesday afternoon, Heather Gillette, Susan Smith and I attended the session held in Pugh Auditorium to hear about the environmental impacts of the new Admissions and Welcome Center currently under construction adjacent to Starling Hall. The session was led by Jim Alty with assistance from Keith Callahan and representatives from Lambert Architecture. The construction... Continue reading “Welcome Center Impacts” ›
For the month of March, an exhibit of books on women’s issues has been assembled in honor of Women’s History Month. Continue reading “March is Women’s History Month” ›
Purpose: We are looking for creative student mural ideas to make the wall inside the ZSR East entry an appropriate welcome to ZSR. Details: Two winners will be chosen based on their ideas and sketches submitted with their entry application. Murals will be 4′ x 5′ and will be located on the wall directly inside... Continue reading “Wake This Space: Mural Contest” ›