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What’s New in Public Services: October 2024

October Events Nakayasu Book Display and Art Installation In early October, the ZSR Library presented a special book display to accompany the art installation featuring works by poet Sawako Nakayasu. The display, curated by Rodrigo Castro, Director of Public Services and Erin Jones, Research Services Specialist, showcased several of Nakayasu’s titles, including “Nothing Fictional but... more

ZSR Recognitions – September 2024

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

What’s New in Public Services: September 2024

Big Updates on Shifting Projects! The Public Services team is excited to share that the condensing of sections A through D on Wilson 1 is now complete! The next phase, moving the E collection from Reynolds 7 to Wilson 1, has now been started. Currently, the shifting team is nearing the E 200’s and thanks... more

Meghan at the 2024 NCLA Leadership Institute

On September 10th-13th, I attended the NCLA Leadership Institute in Black Mountain, NC. The mission of the NCLA Leadership Institute is “to create opportunities for learning and skill building in leadership and mentoring”, and to “cultivate an improved understanding of self and others while inspiring participants to serve in leadership roles within the profession at... more

Get Ready for More ZSR-Exclusive Fun: Introducing the ZSR Employee Association Event Calendar!

Have you ever caught yourself looking at the ZSR Employee Association Event Calendar Calendar, thinking, “Wait, is that for me?” Well, we’re here to clear things up! We’re excited to introduce the ZSR Employee Association Event Calendar, your go-to source for all events just for ZSR employees. While the ZSR Library Event Tracker Calendar covers... more

What’s New in Public Services: August 2024

Thank you, Maia! Maia Dickinson, ZSR’s former Circulation Supervisor, has accepted a library acquisitions role at UNC School of the Art’s library. During her time at ZSR, Maia trained dozens of students, collaborated with the Public Services team on the Wellness Collection, and received the 2024 ZSR Library Outstanding Staff Employee of the Year award... more

ZSR Recognitions – August 2024

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

Five Years of Feedback: The Evolution of the Library Comment Board

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

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

Mary Beth at ALA Annual

I attended ALA Annual in San Diego from June 28 through July 1, 2024. I had some committee assignments to finish up (I am rolling of ACRL’s New Roles and Changing Landscapes space planning subcommittee) but the majority of my time was spent skipping from large auditorium to large auditorium to catch all the headliners... more