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125 Years of Dracula

Celebrate the anniversary of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire novel! See ZSR’s first edition of Dracula and other gothic novels, eat spooky snacks, and win prizes in a vampire trivia contest. Costumes are encouraged! For more information, contact archives@wfu.edu. Continue reading “125 Years of Dracula”

Screening of I’m a Woman, Phenomenally: A History of Wake Forest Women

This film, based on interviews conducted by senior Parker Beverly (‘23), tackles the subject of the history of women at Wake Forest. You will hear from numerous Wake Forest women who candidly recall their experiences along with seeing historic images from the University Archives. From panty raids and morning mixers to Title IX and historic... Continue reading “Screening of I’m a Woman, Phenomenally: A History of Wake Forest Women”

“Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream”

In 2022, Wake Forest University celebrates the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visiting the Wake Forest campus and speaking in Wait Chapel. On Thursday, October 11, 1962, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke in Wait Chapel at Wake Forest College as part of the College Union Lecture Series.[i] This was not the... Continue reading ““Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream””

Lewis Carroll: Formed by Faith: A Conversation with Author Charlie Lovett (hosted by Mark Goodacre, Frances Hill Fox Professor of Religious Studies, Duke University)

Bookmarks will have books for sale during the event and the audience is also welcome to purchase Lewis Carroll: Formed by Faith online prior to the event. University of Virginia Press (release date: September 20, 2022): For Lewis Carroll, a deacon in the Church of England, faith in Christ and belief in a loving God... Continue reading “Lewis Carroll: Formed by Faith: A Conversation with Author Charlie Lovett (hosted by Mark Goodacre, Frances Hill Fox Professor of Religious Studies, Duke University)”

East to West Book Repair Workshops

I recently taught three workshops, in the east, central and western areas of North Carolina. I hadn’t taught in person since March, 2020 and it was good to get back in the saddle. It always amazes and encourages me how hungry librarians are for this information about repairing their books. I guess we all want... Continue reading “East to West Book Repair Workshops”

Colleen’s LIB 100 Experience

As a new Research & Instruction Librarian at ZSR, I had the unique and special opportunity to observe multiple LIB 100: Academic Research & Information Issues sessions facilitated by four different instruction librarians. The experience was unique because most Research, Instruction, & Outreach (RIO) librarians have not had this opportunity in their many years at... Continue reading “Colleen’s LIB 100 Experience”

Celebrate Health Literacy Month with PubMed

October is Health Literacy Month In honor of Health Literacy Month, and in solidarity with the Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, ZSR is committed to combating misinformation and ensuring you are equipped with the tools necessary to make informed health-related decisions for yourselves and loved ones. October was named Health Literacy Month in 1999... Continue reading “Celebrate Health Literacy Month with PubMed”

Remembering Julia Bradford

Longtime users of the North Carolina Baptist Historical Collection at ZSR Library will remember Julia Bradford, who was an assistant in the collection from 1990 until her retirement in 2011. Julia passed away recently after a long illness. Julia regularly went out of her way to provide assistance to researchers and genealogists in the NCBHC.... Continue reading “Remembering Julia Bradford”

Bookmarks Event: Southern Lit Lunch

As a winner of a ZSR sponsored ticket to the 17th Annual Bookmarks Festival of Authors Southern Lit Lunch (thanks Tim & Mary Beth!), I had the opportunity to attend my first Bookmarks author book conversation and signing event on Friday, September 23. The first annual Southern Lit Lunch featured North Carolina’s own Sarah Addison... Continue reading “Bookmarks Event: Southern Lit Lunch”

5 Questions with Mary Beth Lock

Welcome back to another installment of 5 Questions! If you would like to choose 5 Questions yourself, feel free to choose 5 from this form. Mary Beth Lock, Associate Dean Tell us about what you do at ZSR Library? My portfolio includes managing our facilities, and keeping our aging infrastructure sound; appointing and coordinating Library... Continue reading “5 Questions with Mary Beth Lock”