On Monday, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s LAUNC-CH Conference. I’ve attended LAUNC-CH many times over the years, and while I was a bit disappointed that this year’s event was almost entirely virtual—with only the keynote being hybrid—the conference did not disappoint! This year... more ›
I’m on my way back from Code4Lib, which has really become the go-to library technology conference (in this country). C4L 2025 was held at Princeton University. Some notes: We build scaffolding: locally built and maintained support structures around the Big Systems we buy, to make them work the way we want. We may start out... more ›
February Events CKI and World Tea Association, Feb. 4 CKI & World Tea Association had a table introducing students to Circle K International’s community service opportunities and the World Tea Association’s exploration of global tea cultures. Wake Up Wednesday, Feb. 12 Wake Up Wednesday is a recurring event where the Division of Campus Life provides... more ›
March’s Hidden Gems As I move forward into my third month here at ZSR, I often think of my time here with gratitude. It has been a pleasure getting to know everyone, and learning how to navigate our unique labyrinth of a building. One thing I have come to realize, though, is that being new... more ›
ZSR Safety & Security Committee Bulletin – Spring 2025 Who We Are The ZSR Safety and Security Committee is integral to ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We’re dedicated to maintaining emergency preparedness, improving safety protocols, and ensuring that facilities meet the highest standards for security and accessibility. Our... more ›
Thanks to our Opportunity and Innovation grants, I was able to attend a Political Science conference that had long been on my radar. The American Political Science Association has an annual Teaching and Learning conference, and this year it was in Alexandria, VA Feb 7-9th. Several of my colleagues in the Politics, Policy, and International... 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 ›
Shifting Projects Materials shifting and moving continue at a steady pace! We are currently relocating materials from the 8th floor to the 7th floor, utilizing space created by condensing and normalizing shelving arrangements. As of January 30, we have moved up to HD 3616, with 6.5 rows remaining before this phase of the project is... more ›
Once upon a time, way back when, there was a notoriously curious little girl who strolled down a sidewalk holding her mother’s hand. They had just left the library that was within walking distance of their house, and so with her other arm, as though she held a great treasure, that little girl clutched her... more ›
To close out Mentoring Month, the Mentoring Committee wanted to highlight an excellent resource and source of mentoring inspiration that may have hit your (physical) inbox over the weekend – the Mentoring Issue of Wake Forest Magazine Starting off with a great introduction from President Wente, the issue emphasizes that amongst all the benefits mentoring... more ›