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When talking with Craig and Hu about unexpected mentoring (see our collaborative post here or Craig’s post about his unexpected reverse mentoring experience with his student assistants here), we discussed other ways we’ve been mentored and the topic of peer mentorship was brought up. I couldn’t help but think of Morgan and I’s relationship and... more ›
I am returning to our theme for Mentoring Month – unexpected and reinvigorating mentoring experiences. I have had the privilege of having Student Assistants in ZSR Library for almost 30 years. These experiences with these students left me dumbfounded, amazed and awed by these incredible individuals. Is this mentoring from the bottom up? I’ll share... more ›
Overview January is National Mentoring Month, and the ZSR Librarians’ Assembly Mentoring Committee would like to share our own stories of unexpected mentoring along with some new resources in the collection on mentoring for both faculty and staff. Look for more mentoring-focused posts this month and more programming from the mentoring committee in the coming... 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 over the summer. Thanks to all... 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 ›
What is this? The Medical Library Association offers a multitude of professional development options for librarians who provide health and medical information from Continuing Education (CE) to mentoring to grant and scholarship opportunities. The Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS) Pathways offer and address skills that “promote the use of established guidelines, best practices, ethical synthesis... 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 over the summer. Thanks to all... more ›
Wondering who is on the Resource Services team and can help when you have questions or are trying to solve a problem? The listing below, inspired by Tanya’s post earlier for SCA, gives some details! People who are routinely onsite five days a week and can help with print resources in need of urgent attention... 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 over the summer. Thanks to all... more ›
With the start of the new school year, I always like to provide an introduction to Special Collections & Archives operations so that ZSR will be better informed about our Team. Here is the update for 2023-2024! First, we frequently hear: “So, I have a question for Special Collections & Archives, who should I contact... more ›