The ZSR Library Blog
The familiar hype cycle report from Gartner has been released for 2009. The NY times published a nice summary article that highlights some of the findings (including where Gartner stands on Twitter). Of interest to the library techies may be the report on cloud computing. Cloud technologies on the rise include Cloud-based email and enterprise... Continue reading “Gartner Hype Cycle report looks at cloud computing” ›
On Monday Barry re-assembled the equipment in the Multi-media lab following a several week-long refurbishment of the space. The lab has been re-configured just a bit to make better use of the space but everything else is pretty much as it was. Shortly though we will be installing a brand-new digitization machine procured as with... Continue reading “Multi-media lab back in business” ›
Michael Alexander’s ink paintings are now on display at the entrance of the ZSR Library. These loose sumi-e style paintings are beautifully rendered. There is also a description of Alexander’s painting style and tools. Please visit these delightful paintings. Continue reading “Asolare Art Foundation- Michael Alexander” ›
Serendipity was my tried and true method of research as an undergrad. It was a perfect method – lacking structure, motivation, and purposeful direction I used what information fell into my lap to write research papers :). This morning, the NYT published a short piece on the role of serendipity in online information seeking this... Continue reading “Serendipity re-appears in online search” ›
Craig Races to the Toilet! Craig Watches Heather and Prentice in the Water Balloon Toss Another successful, fun filled Summer Olympic Challenge came to an end yesterday with a final “Mystery Event” Relay. The Zephyr Relay Team for the challenge was Craig (who competed in the toilet plunger toss), Prentice and Heather (water balloon toss)... Continue reading “ZSR Zephyrs On the Podium Once More!” ›
What is a poster session? Surely, many have wondered what a poster session actually is. This week, ZSR has begun placing poster sessions from our staff in the exhibit cases on Reynolds 4. This will give the curious a chance to see many posters developed and presented by ZSR at a variety of conferences across... Continue reading “Poster Sessions Highlighted” ›
As one of the newer employees at ZSR I understand it’s my turn to make a “Did you know…” entry so here goes. Did you know… I first started working in a library in junior high school because I was bored in study hall and the library was looking for volunteers. I met my husband... Continue reading “Did you know…by Ellen M.” ›
The Z. Smith Reynolds Library is under construction again this summer. Last summer, Starbucks. This summer, a new Help Desk. The IS Help Desk is moving to ZSR! The ITC is being remodeled to make room for the new service. During construction, noise and dust may be a problem in the atrium. Alternate quiet study... Continue reading “Pardon Our Dust” ›
The Zephyrs took on the Summer Olympic Challenge quadrathalon on Wednesday and came home with a respectable third place finish. Susan started the event with a 500 meter row, Craig rocketed a 1.5 mile bike ride, Travis sped through a .5 mile run and to finish the event Prentice hit 50 pushups. The rest of... Continue reading “Zephyrs ‘bring it’ in the fitness quadrathalaon” ›
As the black plastic and noise indicate, the construction to convert the ITC into the IS Service Desk is well under way! The new door to the multimedia lab has been cut and framed allowing the lab to reopen (and offering a great view through the lab windows of the ongoing construction in the rest... Continue reading “Summer Construction 2009 Underway at ZSR!” ›