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 ›
Recently I attended my first LILLY Conference. This conference, hosted by the International Teaching Learning Cooperative, is focused on evidence-based teaching and is one of multiple that they host in various locations around the USA every year. This particular iteration of the conference took place in Asheville, NC from Aug 7th-9th, 2023. At the LILLY... 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 ›
I can honestly say that I did too much in the 2022 – 2023 academic year as I literally and figuratively limped into the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) conference in Baltimore. I flew in on Saturday, June 24th to get acclimated and shuffled out on Thursday, June 29th. As I tore the meniscus... more ›
During the last week of July, I had the opportunity to attend the Society of American Archivists conference in Washington, DC. This was my first SAA, and it was exhilarating (and overwhelming) to attend an event with so many archivists at once. And although it was an extremely hot week and weekend, I was able... more ›
On Wednesday, August 2, Chris, Colleen, and Denice took a summer road trip to tour the D.H. Hill, Jr. and James B. Hunt Libraries at North Carolina State University. Along with the William Rand Kenan, Jr. Library of Veterinary Medicine, Harrye B. Lyons Design Library, and Natural Resources Library, Hill and Hunt create iconic student... more ›
ALA Annual 2023: yet another trip to Chicago without an attached visit to my hometown of Decatur, IL. Next time I swear I am going to stay an extra couple of days and rent a car. It’s been several years, which is too long, even if Decatur is what it is At “Finding a New... more ›
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 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 ›
ZSR was invited to present to the AmeriCorps VISTA and Summer Associates on Friday, July 14. The WFU Office of Civic and Community Engagement is home to the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) project where students partner with community organizations and make commitments as civil servants and change agents in Winston-Salem. Friday’s group... more ›