As we continue into the spring season and summer activities and renovations begin, the ZSR Safety & Security Committee would like to provide an update on our recent efforts and share some important seasonal reminders and resources. Who Are We The current iteration of ZSR’s Safety & Security Committee includes: Prentice Armstrong, Rodrigo Castro (Chair),... more ›
I had the opportunity to attend and take part in a number of sessions at the 2025 NC LIVE Annual Conference, both in person on Friday, May 16, and online on Monday, May 19. As always, the conference was a great place to learn from coworkers from all around the state, hear about new projects,... more ›
On Monday, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s LAUNC-CH Conference. I’ve attended LAUNC-CH many times over the years, and while I was a bit disappointed that this year’s event was almost entirely virtual—with only the keynote being hybrid—the conference did not disappoint! This year... more ›
ZSR Safety & Security Committee Bulletin – Spring 2025 Who We Are The ZSR Safety and Security Committee is integral to ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We’re dedicated to maintaining emergency preparedness, improving safety protocols, and ensuring that facilities meet the highest standards for security and accessibility. Our... more ›
Starting in August 2018, the library began soliciting comments from students and library visitors. This took the form of a comment board. And while it has changed, with early iterations dividing the board into multiple categories, the concept has remained the same. Even early 2018 concepts of the board put front and center the idea... more ›
ZSR Library Safety & Security Bulletin for August 2024 Who We Are Welcome to the August 2024 Safety & Security Bulletin. The Safety and Security Committee is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all library staff, patrons, students, and visitors within the ZSR Library. We create and maintain emergency response plans, provide... more ›
On Thursday, June 13 I had the privilege of attending the Metrolina Library Association’s (MLA) 2024 Conference. The conference was held at the Parr Center on the campus of Central Piedmont Community College. The theme was “Rising to the Challenge” and while Wellness wasn’t the explicit topic of the conference, my poster on our Wellness... more ›
On Friday I attended the 2024 NC LIVE Annual Conference at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington. The theme of conference was “Wellness in Libraries.” And considering all of our work in Public Services on our Wellness Collection, I was excited about this conference and looking forward to learning what others are doing in the... more ›
On Monday, March 11, I had the privilege of attending and presenting at the LAUNC-CH Conference held in the Pleasants Family Assembly Room of the Wilson Special Collections Library at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This year, the conference adopted a different format than I recall from previous years. Rather than navigating... more ›
A lot of exciting changes have been happening in Public Services over the last year or two. We’ve revamped and expanded what we offer to our faculty, staff, and students. I bet you’ve already caught wind of some buzzwords like “Accessories”, “Peripherals”, and “Wellness”. These aren’t just trendy terms; they’re part of some cool new... more ›