In October, Alayna, Ty, Shabrina, and Sandy traveled to Spokane, Washington for the 5th National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color where the conference theme was Gathering at the Waters: Uplift | Encourage | Empower. Alayna Just one week after I attended SEMC, I was on my way to Spokane, WA for JCLC! This was... more ›
6 takeaways from the Charleston Conference — and not just for technical services. This conference, even online only, expanded my awareness on the current depths of some library profession challenges, particularly with AI. (Who can talk about anything without mentioning AI?) I didn’t write up the licensing stuff, but there definitely was some. A lawyer... more ›
Core Operations The Public Services Department is coordinating staffing coverage for the Reading Days and Exams period, during which the Library operates on an extended schedule. These extended hours require adjustments to employees’ work schedules to ensure adequate coverage throughout the period. User Services Collections Shifting and consolidation of the Reynolds 5 P–PQ section was... 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 since September. Thanks to all for... more ›
September marked the completion of fall student employee training and significant progress on collection maintenance projects, including the return of the ML–MT collection to the 8th floor. Public Services also supported campus outreach, collaborative displays, and continued off-site storage operations. September at a Glance 70–75 Student training hours 5,731 Off-site items audited 49,161 Library visitors... more ›
SCA & WFHM at SEMC ZSR Library Special Collections & Archives and Wake Forest Historical Museum staff joined other museum professionals at the 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference, held September 27-30 in Winston-Salem, NC. This year’s gathering, themed Forged in Culture and Focused on the Future, embraced the rich artistic and cultural traditions that define both... more ›
Last month I attended the American Association for State and Local History and National Council on Public History Joint Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. This was the first joint conference between the two organizations, but hopefully not the last! I also spent one day at the Southeastern Museums Conference Annual Meeting in Winston-Salem, which, because... more ›
Earlier this year, I was invited to contribute to the upcoming ACRL book project Science Librarianship and the Liberal Arts: Positions, Instruction, and Outreach. This will be an updated version of the 1992 book Science Librarianship at America’s Liberal Arts Colleges by Tony Stankus. The updated version will provide a new perspective on the delights... more ›
Featured: Public Services Department Retreat Public Services held its annual department retreat on August 12. Staff reviewed progress toward 2025-26 departmental goals and priorities for 2026-27; departmental successes, challenges and opportunities; and updates from colleagues on their individual and collaborative work. Core Operations Public Services began the fall semester with a major student staffing and... 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 since May. Thanks to all for... more ›