The ZSR Library Blog
Welcome back to another processing update for the Senator Richard Burr Collection! Since my last update, I have been busy working on one of the largest and most challenging series in the collection: memorabilia. This series has posed some tough challenges during processing, but the effort has been worth it to make this fascinating and... Continue reading “An Inside Look at Senator Richard Burr’s Memorabilia Collection” ›
The ZSR Ambassadors are the library’s student advocacy group, supporting ZSR through programmatic assistance and candid feedback. Since the inception of this program in 2012, our Ambassadors have offered a student voice for outreach, service, and facility considerations, and the group is frequently consulted by library administration for their perspective and counsel. In recent years,... Continue reading ““What should new students know about ZSR?” Library Ambassadors Share Their Thoughts!” ›
We have planned an event-filled fall– make sure to save the dates for these awesome library events! For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! August Take Care Tuesday (Tues. Aug. 27th, 4:00-6:00 pm) September Take Care Tuesday (Tues. Sept. 3rd, 4:00-6:00 pm) Humans vs Zombies... Continue reading “Save the Dates! ZSR Library Fall 2024 Events Round Up” ›
I can’t believe I just finished my third summer in Special Collections & Archives! Amidst all the new faces and exciting renovations, I’m eternally grateful for my ZSR colleagues and their support. Part 1: ZSR As many of you know, I wear a lot of hats as a Collections Specialist. Aside from picking up new... Continue reading “What Are You Working On? With Alayna Veasey” ›
Back in the Summer of 2008, the Johnson Room in the ZSR Library became the Graduate Student Lounge! (version 1) Then, in September 2021, the Graduate Student Lounge moved to Dr. Ed Wilson’s previous office, ZSR 425. This move added a kitchenette and printing services for graduate students. (version 2) Now, for Fall 2024, thanks... Continue reading “ZSR Graduate Student Lounge v2.5” ›
Continue reading “Family Weekend Open House of Special Collections & Archives” ›
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 “ZSR and SCA Homecoming Events 2024” ›
Continue reading “Presentation by Sauda Mitchell (Samuel T. Gladding Book Artist in Residence)” ›
One of our primary missions at ZSR is to maintain a collection that supports the diverse research and teaching needs of WFU faculty and students. Each year, we purchase resources to fulfill that mission and meet the evolving needs of our community. This past academic year, we were able to add a variety of resources... Continue reading “ZSR New Resources 2023-2024” ›