Chicago. Hog Butcher for the Library World. Conference City of the Big Shoulders… By my count, this is the eleventh time I have attended ALA in Chicago. I’ve been there when there was a record-breaking blizzard, I’ve been there when the heat index was over 100, I’ve been there when Grant Park was given over... more ›
Held at William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA (check out Hu’s post on their gorgeous library space!) The Innovative Library Classroom (TILC) is a “day-long conference dedicated to the exploration of innovative practices related to teaching and learning in libraries” (source). There was a whole crew representing ZSR – Hu, Meghan, Kaeley, Morgan, and Kathy.... more ›
I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I’ve heard that for some women the memory of the intense pain of childbirth will fade a bit with time. I’ve heard it put forward as the reason why any woman ever has more than one child. I figure something like that must have happened to... more ›
The Innovative Library Classroom is a small and much-loved conference by any librarian who finds themself in the classroom! This was my first time attending in several years, and it did not disappoint! Shoutout to the co-chairs: Candice Benjes-Small (William & Mary), Mary Oberlies (William & Mary), Jennifer Resor-Whicker (Radford University), and Lucinda Wittkower (Old... more ›
Long ago, I heard that the worst reason to accept a position was “because a friend asked me to.” Thankfully, this is not always the case because I had the privilege of serving as the Co-Chair for the Conference Planning Committee of the 38th Annual NASIG Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. alongside our own Steve Kelley.... 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’ve been recognized in the past month. Monesha Staton-Fluker... more ›
As instruction librarians, attending LOEX is a bit like going to Disney World which is “the happiest place on Earth!” After two years meeting entirely through Zoom (2022-21), and last year meeting in Ypsilanti, Michigan (the home of LOEX), it was so good to be able to explore a new city. If you want to... more ›
The Wake Forest School of Medicine hosts the Women’s Health Research Day each spring at the Bowman Grey Center for Medical Education in downtown Winston-Salem. This year’s event took place on May 23 and was packed full of presenters and content highlighting both the accomplishments and visions of women as both researchers and subjects in... more ›
The Communications Committee (CommComm) would like to remind you of who we are, what we do, and most importantly how we can help you communicate to your intended audience. Communication is more important than ever during these times. We are committed to providing our resources and assistance to anyone who might need it. Communications Committee... more ›
As a 2022-23 Medical Library Association (MLA) Research Training Institute (RTI) Fellow, I had the opportunity to present at this year’s MLA / SLA Hybrid conference in Detroit, MI from May 16 – 19. This opportunity was special for a number of reasons. The Research Training Institute First, my poster and presentation at this conference... more ›