News from Inside ZSR
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Summer Construction The Offsite Summer Projects are progressing as planned and in spite of all the challenges resulting from construction, library operations have continued uninterrupted. Patron services are working consistently and efficiently via the temporary service desk installed in Room 330. All Library Departments have adapted their processes to circumvent the challenges presented by construction... more ›
TRIAD ACADEMIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION – TALA 11TH YEAR May 28, 2025 Winston-Salem State University Veronica Escamilla-Brady’s Experience This was my first time attending TALA, and it was a great experience. I attended “X’ers, Zoomers, Boomers, Oh My! Generational Dynamics in Library Work,” moderated by our own, Jemma Johnson! This was a great panel that included... more ›
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 ›
During graduation weekend 2023, the “Senior So Dear” event was almost rained out and had to pivot from an outdoor event to an indoor event in ZSR. That indoor event was so successful that John Champlin approached the Library this Spring (2025) in hopes that ZSR could once again provide an indoor venue for this... 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 ›