The ZSR Library Blog
Hi everyone, I’m teaching a class on syllabus construction for the Teaching and Learning Center and need a home on the web for the content. I figured this blog is the best option I have. The folks in this course might find that information useful, and maybe the people in the workshop will find the... Continue reading “Announcement about the next post:” ›
After consulting with the Library Planning Committee (consisting of both faculty and student representatives), the ZSR Library will begin charging overdue fines on DVDs this January. After a two-day grace period, fines will accrue at $1 a day. If another user has recalled the DVD, overdue fines will accrue at $5 a day. The fines... Continue reading “Fines for Overdue DVDs to Begin in January” ›
The New Books Wall displays the cover art of all books the library received in the last week. Click on a cover to view the book’s catalog record. If you are really intrigued, you can place a hold on the book via the “Request Hold/Recall” link at the top of the catalog page. If the... Continue reading “On the Lookout for New Books?” ›
Need to pay an overdue fine or purchase a CD, but don’t have cash or Deacon Dollars? ZSR Library now accepts payment by credit card for DVD and CD purchases, overdue fines, and replacement fees. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Continue reading “Pay by Credit Card” ›
With the approval of Admin Council, I have added a Creative Commons license to most of our Flickr pictures. What’s does that mean? Well, if you’ve ever noticed the awesome photography in any of Lauren P.’s presentations recently, then you’ve already seen one of the benefits. Creative Commons allows us to tell potential users in... Continue reading “Some Rights Reserved: ZSR’s Flickr Site and Creative Commons” ›
Blogs and Wikis Several WFU faculty and librarians use blogs and wikis in their courses. The library can provide a free WFU blog or wiki for your classes. For help getting started, please contact the Instructional Design Librarian. The Toolkit The Toolkit contains brief multimedia tutorials designed to teach students specific research skills. Faculty can... Continue reading “New and Cool Tools for You and Your Students” ›
The Spring 2009 ZSR Library Lecture Series will address engaging topics such as mountaintop ecology, African American choreographers, music and the brain, and a literary reading. Speaker Program Time Room Panel presentation The Dream Realized? What Barack Obama’s Election Means to America January 20, 4 p.m. Atrium Nina Lucas, Associate Professor of Dance African American... Continue reading “Spring 2009 Library Lecture Series” ›
On one of the coldest days in recent years, the ZSR Zephyrs gathered to celebrate our 2nd place finish in last summer’s staff Olympics. Our prize was a $50 gift certificate to Chipotle’s and it languished in my desk drawer for months. But, when everyone remembered it, we quickly set a time for a “reunion”... Continue reading “ZSR Zephyrs Celebrate Last Summer’s Accomplishments” ›
This is just a space in case you have questions or comments from today! Continue reading “Day 1: Questions?” ›
Today was the first Teaching Teaching class. (For those who are curious, Roz and I had a Google Doc that was punnily named “teaching teaching” since that’s what we were planning… the name stuck.) Over the course of the spring semester Roz and I are planning to give a one hour “course” on teaching. I’m... Continue reading “Teaching Teaching (or Learning Teaching, or something like that)” ›