Summer Construction Updates on the summer renovation projects from Rodrigo Castro: Main Entrance Doors The main entrance doors are now enabled (the Library, with the exception of the 24/7 area, is still closed to the public) which will facilitate the delivery of packages. We will, however, keep the delivery ramp on the west entrance until... more ›
Steve, Jeff, and I were the only people from ZSR Library at the ALA Annual Conference this time. This was my first in-person Annual Conference since 2019. I attended because I was finishing a 3-year term on the Board of the Core Division of ALA and Core is celebrating 5 years of existing, having formed... more ›
The ZSR Recognitions: Thank a Colleague! program provides an opportunity for employees to submit a note of thanks to their colleagues. These can be for going above and beyond, helping a job get done, general appreciation, or any reason thanks can be given. Here are those who were recognized last month. Thanks to all for... more ›
When Chris Burris and I got the idea for a Summer Lunch & Learn series back in May, we weren’t quite sure how to make it happen, but after speaking with Associate Dean Sandy Rodriguez, we applied for an “Innovation and Opportunity Grant” to provide lunch for anyone at ZSR who wanted to dine at... more ›
NASIG held its 2025 Conference online this year, which coincided with the fortieth anniversary of the organization! I served as the NASIG Board liaison to the Conference Planning Committee again this year, and the conference was very well run from start to finish. Live sessions were presented via Zoom, while pre-recorded sessions were uploaded to... more ›
In early June, Ashelee and Rebecca travelled to Williamsburg for The Innovative Library Classroom (TILC) Conference. Hu has already written a wonderful blog post describing some of the highlights. Here are a few key takeaways from Ashelee and Rebecca. Rebecca @ TILC I attended the poster session and other sessions that Hu mentioned in his... more ›
I’ve really enjoyed hearing from folks at ZSR this summer about a variety of small and mighty conferences! Along that same theme, on June 5th and 6th, I attended “The Innovative Library Classroom” or TILC conference, a day-long conference dedicated to exploring innovative practices related to teaching and learning in libraries. The conference is capped... more ›
I recently attended the 41st Annual meeting of the Society of North Carolina Archivists hosted at East Carolina University. This year’s conference theme, “Outreach and Engagement in a Digital World”, supported interesting presentations that highlighted ways for attendees to navigate professional engagement by incorporating technology into outreach, networking, and access. The conference commenced with an... more ›
A few weeks ago at the end of May, I found myself in Starkville, Mississippi at Mississippi State University for the annual meeting of the Association of Centers for the Study of Congress. This is a small but mighty group that focuses on the niche topic of congressional archives, making it an invaluable resource for... more ›
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025 I attended the Metrolina Library Association (MLA) Conference in Charlotte North Carolina as a poster presenter alongside Will Ritter. Our presentation focused on the Public Service Department’s Student Employee Chronicles and was titled, “Check Us Out!: A Blog Empowering Student Workers to Reflect and Belong.” The idea of the blog... more ›