The ZSR Library Blog
Edwin Hallman, Jr. Writing Scholarship Prize This post is to announce the 2026 Writing Scholarship Prize for Wake Forest University undergraduates who are interested in writing. Funded by a private donor, the ZSR Library and Special Collections & Archives will oversee this competition, titled Curating the World I Want to Live In. Scholarship Prize Amount:... Continue reading “Edwin Hallman, Jr. Writing Scholarship Prize, 2026” ›
Looking for timely news, data, and analysis to keep up with what’s happening in higher education? Inside Higher Ed (IHE) is now available to current WFU faculty, staff, and students through ZSR Library. IHE was highly requested earlier this year when it transitioned from a free to subscription-based model. ZSR Librarians worked with academic departments... Continue reading “Inside Higher Ed Now Available Through ZSR” ›
For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! At ZSR September Walt Whitman’s American Dream (Thursday, September 10, 4:30 p.m.) Humans Vs Zombies (Friday, September 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.) The Regulator Movement in North Carolina Book Event with Marcia Phillips (Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.)... Continue reading “Save the Dates! Fall 2026 at ZSR” ›
Join us for a drop-in Open House in the Special Collections & Archives Research Room (ZSR Library Room 625). Learn about Special Collections & Archives, view our current exhibit “Reading the Revolution: Print Culture in 18th Century America,” and pick up stickers, buttons, magnets, and more! We can’t wait to see you! Continue reading “Family Weekend Open House 2026” ›
Join us for fast and fun tours (30 minutes) that highlight how the ZSR Library is not the library you remember! We will begin in ZSR Atrium and end in Special Collections & Archives. In between, we will visit the wonderful new study spaces in the ZSR Library and drop in on some of our... Continue reading “Homecoming 2026 and ZSR Library!” ›
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With the start of the new 2026-2027 school year upon us, I would like to provide an introduction to Special Collections & Archives (SCA) and the Wake Forest Historical Museum (WFHM) operations so that ZSR and others will be better informed about our Team and know who to contact for specific requests. Our org chart... Continue reading “Introduction to Special Collections & Archives (SCA) and the Wake Forest Historical Museum (WFHM)” ›
September is National Recovery Month, which began in 1989 as a “time to celebrate & promote the concept of recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges.” This month aims to celebrate the successes of those in recovery, raise awareness about the importance of treatment and recovery support services, and reduce the stigma associated... Continue reading “National Recovery Month: Supporting Recovery and Ending Stigma” ›
New Deac Week at ZSR Before classes even began, ZSR was busy welcoming Wake Forest’s newest students. Throughout New Deac Week, library employees connected with over 700 of new undergraduate and graduate students through tours, campus fairs, and orientation events. Fun, Fast Move-In Day Library Tours On Tuesday, August 18th, ZSR welcomed over 80 new... Continue reading “New Deac Week Recap with ZSR” ›