By William Ritter

Inside ZSR

Lightning Insights: Will at the LAUNC-CH Conference

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

Revamp Your Campus Experience: Discover the New Wellness and Tech Treasures at ZSR!

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

Adapting and Evolving: Thoughts from the North Carolina Library Association Conference

While I had the opportunity to attend the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) Conference for only a single day, even this brief exposure provided a profound insight into the multifaceted roles and responsibilities that contemporary libraries are expected to fulfill. The sessions I attended represent just a sampling of the many enlightening topics discussed at... more

Reflections on NC LIVE’s Annual Conference

Reflections on NC LIVE’s Annual Conference On Friday, May 19, I had the pleasure of attending the highly anticipated NC LIVE Annual Conference held at A-B Tech Community College in Asheville. As the Chair of the Outreach Promotions and Partnership Advisory Committee (OPPAC) and a member of the Librarians’ Council, I had been deeply involved... more

Reflections on the American Library Association Conference in Chicago

Reflections on the American Library Association Conference in Chicago I recently had the opportunity to attend the American Library Association (ALA) Conference held in Chicago. This was my first time attending ALA in person and I was in awe of the platform that the conference provides for librarians, educators, authors, and information professionals to come... more