The ZSR Library Blog
In preparation for the holiday season, don’t forget to check out some of the wonderful selection of holiday DVDs that ZSR has to offer! Mary has pulled many of the holiday titles and displayed them on the small bookshelf by the door of the DVD room. We thought we’d highlight some popular and not so... Continue reading ““Check Out” These Holiday DVD Recommendations” ›
B is for… The North Carolina Baptist Historical Collection The NC Baptist Historical Collection is one of the largest collections in Wake Forest’s Special Collections and Archives. This collection documents North Carolina Baptist churches, institution, and individuals. It contains various materials on Southern, Missionary, Primitive, African American, Union, and Alliance of Baptist churches. It includes... Continue reading “The ABCs of Special Collections and Archives: B is for…” ›
The Z. Smith Reynolds Library understands that the need for good information does not stop when you leave college. In fact, sometimes it increases. That is why ZSR has provided library borrower cards to alumni free of charge for years. But we are always looking for ways we can assist our alumni who do not... Continue reading “New ZSR Programs for WFU Alumni” ›
On Saturday, November 30th, the ZSR Library hosted “Pizza and a Movie” for any students remaining on campus during the Thanksgiving break! This idea developed from Dean Sutton, based on feedback from students who were on campus over Thanksgiving last year and needed more services. ZSR opened on Friday and Saturday to help meet the... Continue reading “Pizza and a Movie @ ZSR!” ›
Got fines and a desire to help the hungry in our community? This December the Z. Smith Reynolds Library will accept non-expired, unopened canned goods as payment for overdue fines. For each can of food donated, $1 will be waived from your library fines. (No maximum.) Only canned goods will be accepted. The program will... Continue reading “ZSR’s “Cans for Fines” provides food for Campus Kitchen” ›
In the next few months, ZSR will host several exhibits I wanted to mention. In addition, I was invited to participate in the Letterforming exhibit at Scales Fine Arts Center. Currently, there is an exhibit based on the classwork of Lynn Book called Everyday Innovations. Lynn’s class on Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise uses journaling to... Continue reading “ZSR Fall Exhibits” ›
Collections of Hope: The University Archives Documents WFU’s Food Justice Efforts Tuesday, November 21, 2013, 4-5:00PM Special Collections Research Room, Room 625 Z. Smith Reynolds Library The Wake Forest University Special Collections and Archives is happy to announce that we are working in conjunction with representatives from Campus Kitchen, The Institute for Public Engagement, and... Continue reading “Collections of Hope: The University Archives Documents WFU’s Food Justice Efforts” ›
This morning brought good news to Google, libraries, and all of us who rely on fair use: Google Books, and the scanning project to create it, is a fair use! U.S. District Judge Denny Chin issued a decision in the 8-year legal battle between the Authors Guild and Google, with Google being the decisive winner.... Continue reading “Big win for fair use” ›
Hawthorne Hill Treasures: Objects from the Wake Forest Medical Historical Archives A Discussion with Dianne Johnson Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 3-4:00PM Special Collections Reading Room Z. Smith Reynolds Library Stop by for cookies and punch and a visit with Archivist Dianne H. Johnson–Dianne will discuss WFU medical school collections as well as how she selected... Continue reading “Hawthorne Hill Treasures: Objects from the Wake Forest Medical Historical Archives” ›
Travis Manning was named WFU Employee of the Year on Tuesday, November 11, 2013, at the University’s Staff Rewards & Recognition Luncheon held in the Snead Club Room at Bridger Field House. He won in the non-exempt category. The criteria for winning the award included a demonstrated commitment to Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Dedication to Excellence,... Continue reading “ZSR’s Travis Manning wins WFU Employee of the Year” ›