On Memorial Day 2024, I began the virtual 10-day Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL). Participating in this institute was a transformative experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of the research design process and various research methods. This intensive program was structured to guide participants through every stage of designing a robust library science... 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 ›
July Book Displays Erin Jones created two wonderful book displays located in the display cases in the entrance way featuring WFU authors and a literary tour around the world. If you’re interested in one of her picks, scan the book’s QR code to find a copy. Summer Shifting Projects The Public Services Team is continuing... more ›
Since March, I’ve been systematically watching almost all the online presentations from the 2024 ER&L conference. They had a Space theme, which led to some punny titles. My favorite was “Meteor users where they are.” Lauren’s report was more of a general overview. Instead, I’ll offer some focused nuggets: “Meteor users where they are: Improving... more ›
Being on the Engineering Libraries Division’s (ELD) conference planning committee and as the newest elected Director on the ELD Executive Board, I planned my attendance at the 2024 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) conference in Portland based off of my key learnings from 2023 in Baltimore. Knowing that I would need to adjust to... more ›
On Friday, June 28 I flew out to sunny (but blessedly cool) San Diego for the 2024 ALA Annual Conference. Only Mary Beth and I attended this year’s conference, which is quite the drop off from the dozen or so folks we used to send just 6 or 7 years ago. I was only able... 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 ›
Two weeks, two copyright conferences, & a whole lotta AI and ethics! Late May and early June were quite busy for me, as I hosted and then attended two conferences two weeks apart. Both conferences were focused on copyright, and both had a lot about AI and ethics (sometimes related, sometimes not). Rather than report... more ›
This year, NASIG held its annual conference in Spokane, Washington, the location for the conference in 2020 if it had not been for COVID-19. It was a unique conference for me because I am serving on the NASIG’s Executive Board once again as a member-at-large and as a liaison to the Conference Planning Committee. Conference... more ›
The Innovative Library Classroom 2024 On June 6-7, the Innovative Library Classroom (TILC) conference celebrated its 10th annual conference this year, and the 100 available seats filled up in four hours this year! In her opening remarks, Candice Benjes-Small from William & Mary, who leads the steering committee, referred to this small and mighty conference... more ›