Fall 2018

ZSReads | Library Newsletter

DH@Wake Summer Institute

In May and August, the Digital Initiatives & Scholarly Communication team hosted the inaugural DH@Wake Summer Institute, a weeklong digital humanities workshop for Wake Forest University faculty. Faculty from departments ranging from foreign languages to anthropology to history explored digital humanities tools and methods for research with librarians who support digitally inflected scholarship. Daily topics included digital mapping tools, textual analysis and platforms for building digital exhibits. Guest facilitators from Duke University and George Mason University offered additional instruction. Participants also heard about library resources in a “Digital Did You Know?” panel featuring ZSR librarians and Information Systems staff who support digital resources for teaching and research.

Faculty also toured the new One Button Studio, a recording studio located in ZSR that will be available for students beginning fall 2018. Participants also had one-on-one consultations with the Digital Scholarship team to begin planning for long-term digital scholarship projects. In response to the positive feedback from DH@Wake, ZSR will partner with the Teaching & Learning Collaborative to offer continued training through a faculty learning community in Data Analysis in R during the academic year.

Mary Beth Lock Appointed Assistant Dean

Mary Beth Lock has been appointed as Assistant Dean for the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. In this new role, she will coordinate promotions and contract renewals for library faculty, oversee committees, and serve as part of the library renovations planning team. She will continue to manage Access Services for the library.

Ms. Lock earned her master’s degree in Library Science from North Carolina Central University and her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology at Wayne State University. She will complete her Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree in spring 2019.

She has participated in planning the Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians since its inception in 2009, serving as co-chair for the 2013 conference. Resulting from her participation in the conference, she was also co-editor for the book, The Entrepreneurial Librarian: Essays on the Infusion of Private-Business Dynamism into Professional Service (McFarland, 2012). She recently participated in the Leading Change Institute, which brings together librarians, information technologists and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education.

Ms. Lock is committed to excellence in library services and has been part of the planning committees for events such as the Dean’s List Gala, Undergraduate Research Day and Wake the Library. In her new role, she will help us promote excellence in librarianship and library services – we are delighted to have her accept this new role at ZSR.

New Graphic Novels and Comics Collection

Perhaps you missed the recent announcement that (for the first time ever) a graphic novel made the longlist for the Man Booker Prize? This nomination of Nick Drnaso’s Sabrina is just one example of the increased attention that sequential art formats have seen in recent years. And we’re paying attention, too! Last year we created a new Graphic Novels and Comics collection.

Located in the ZSR Library Atrium, our Graphic Novels and Comics collection features a diverse range of sequential art texts, showcasing a variety of genres and styles for all readers.

So, whether you’re a lifelong comics fan or new to the graphic novel format, the updated Graphic Novels and Comics collection is for you!

Additionally, ZSR Library hosts Graphic Novel Book Club, a community interest group that meets monthly to discuss graphic novels and comics. The book club welcomes participation from across the University community (students, staff, faculty, administrators and alumni), and thought-provoking discussion is always guaranteed! If you would like to attend one of our upcoming Graphic Novel Book Club meetings, more information can be found on our website.

Fall Events in Special Collections & Archives

  • June 1 – September 28
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    This exhibit introduces you to the wide range of WFU faculty expertise and experience in their areas of research. Different disciplines ranging from anthropology, chemistry, and history are presented. The exhibit includes primary sources and three-dimensional objects, research notes as an effort to provide context and connection, and the final results – whether peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other modes of access.

  • ZSR Library Lecture: Rebecca Makkai
    Friday, September 7, 4-5 p.m.
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    The ZSR Library Lecture Series and the Bookmarks Authors in Schools program present a book talk with author Rebecca Makkai. Her new novel, The Great Believers (Viking, 2018), explores the effects of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s on a Chicago family. This event is free and open to the public.

  • Hop into History: Back to School
    Tuesday, September 11, 5-6:30 p.m.
    Location: Hoots Roller Bar & Beer 840 Mill Works St, Winston-Salem, NC

    September’s theme is “Back to School” and will showcase materials from local archives. Come to chat with archivists and enjoy a beer and company. HISTORY IS FOR EVERYONE!! The exhibit will be kid-friendly, and we will have coloring pages for kids (of all ages). We hope that you’ll join us for this great opportunity to learn more about local history and archives while enjoying your favorite beer!

  • ZSR Library Lecture: Albert Earle Gurganus
    Wednesday, September 12, 4-6 p.m.
    Location:  Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    At the hundredth anniversary of Kurt Eisner’s Bavarian Revolution and Republic, Al Gurganus (’75) reads from his new biography of the Jewish socialist intellectual, Kurt Eisner: A Modern Life (Camden House, 2018). Dr. Gurganus is Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages at The Citadel. A reception sponsored by the Jewish Studies program will follow the talk. This event is free and open to the public.

  • October 1-12
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    In 1999 Shakespeare scholar and director Ronald Watkins donated his papers to ZSR Special Collections. This gift came to Wake Forest largely through the efforts of James Dodding, who was Professor Emeritus of Theatre and a longtime friend of Watkins. Our mini-exhibit shows highlights of the Watkins collection, documenting his early interest in Shakespearean original practices and his involvement in the reconstruction of the Globe Theatre.

  • October 1, 2018 – February 1, 2019
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson (’43) had a long and distinguished administrative career at Wake Forest. His positions included: Assistant Dean, Undergraduate College; Acting Dean of the College; Dean of the College; Provost (First) (1967-1990); Vice President for Special Projects; and Senior Vice President. Under his leadership, a Faculty Committee voted to end segregation, and WFU established both the Wake Forest Press and residential study abroad programs in London and Venice. Dr. Wilson also represented Wake Forest on numerous national organizations, including the NCAA and the Atlantic Coast Conference, where he also served as president. This exhibit will focus on the significant changes witnessed by Dr. Wilson during his many administrative positions. Selected documents will illustrate historical events such as integration, the creation of the study abroad programs, the establishment of the Wake Forest Press, the growth of athletic programs, and collection purchases for ZSR Library.

  • Hop into History: October is Archives Month!
    Tuesday, October 9, 5-6:30 p.m.
    Location: Hoots Roller Bar & Beer 840 Mill Works St, Winston-Salem, NC

    Join us on Tuesday, October 9 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hoots Beer Company for Hop into History! This month’s theme – “October is Archives Month” – will showcase materials from archives all over Winston-Salem. Chat with archivists about the materials as you enjoy a drink. HISTORY IS FOR EVERYONE!! The exhibit will be kid-friendly, and we will have coloring pages for kids (of all ages). We hope that you’ll join us for this great opportunity to learn more about local history and archives while enjoying your favorite beer!

  • Exhibit: Bible Versals
    October 15, 2018 – January 31, 2019
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    Often seen in ancient manuscripts, versals are large embellished letters with elaborate flourishes, curves and ornate patterns that set off a piece of calligraphy work. A modern twist on versal creation has taken place in calligrapher Joyce Teta’s Encore class. Starting with a small Gideons Bible, the students utilized their calligraphy skills in creating their own interpretation of a versal. This exhibit showcases the resulting 26 artists’ books highlighting students’ creative use and interpretation of versals.

  • Special Collections & Archives Reception
    Date TBD
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    Celebrate Archives Month and view our newest exhibits: “Documenting Change at Wake Forest: Dr. Edwin Wilson’s Papers” and “Bible Versals.” We will also feature new online resources for Queer History Month. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Tuesday, October 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    It’s Halloween!!! All ages are invited to join us for our bicentennial celebration of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein! Trace the history of Shelley’s monster in print – beginning with the first edition of 1818 – in an exhibit from the rare book collection. We look forward to seeing you in your spookiest form and sharing snacks, art activities, and more! This event is free and open to the public.

  • Friday, November 2, 3-4:30 p.m.
    Location: Special Collections & Archives Research Room (625)

    Come discover all that we have in store for you in Special Collections & Archives! Manuscripts, rare books, memorabilia and histories galore. We would love to introduce you to authors, inventors, artists, preachers, presidents and professors as you experience one of our behind-the-scenes special tours and activities we have planned for you during your Homecoming Weekend visit! Please stop by!

  • Tuesday, November 13, 5-6:30 p.m.
    Location: Hoots Roller Bar & Beer 840 Mill Works St, Winston-Salem, NC

    This month’s theme “Native American Heritage Month” will showcase materials from archives all over Winston-Salem. Chat with archivists about the materials as you enjoy a drink. HISTORY IS FOR EVERYONE!! The exhibit will be kid-friendly, and we will have coloring pages for kids (of all ages). We hope that you’ll join us for this great opportunity to learn more about local history and archives while enjoying your favorite beer!

Fall Workshops for Faculty and Students

  • Faculty Learning Community: Sign up by September 10.

  • Tuesday, September 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    Location: Room 665
    Friday, October 5, 12-1 p.m.
    Location: Room 665

    There is a mistaken belief that all classroom use of copyrighted content is protected as educational use. While some protections for educational uses are carved out in the copyright law, it is not a blanket permission. Additionally, there are copyright issues for the works that your students are creating in your classroom, especially when those works are publicly shared online. Join us for a quick primer on the basics of copyright law, and a deeper discussion about what you can — and cannot — do with copyright in the classroom.

  • Tuesday, September 18, 3-4 p.m.
    Location: Room 665
    Wednesday, October 24, 3-4 p.m.
    Location: Room 665

    Learn more about the HathiTrust Digital Library and its text-mining tools that allow researchers to analyze the content of the library’s 16 million volumes. This hands-on session will introduce participants to the HathiTrust+Bookworm tool for lexical trend discovery and the HathiTrust algorithms for text analysis.

  • Thursday, September 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
    Location: Room 665
    Tuesday, October 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    Location: Room 665

    Creative Commons licenses easily let others know how they can reuse your copyrighted works. However, the various conditions, from Non-Commercial to Share-Alike, are not always well understood. Join us to learn more about how the Creative Commons licenses can maximize the impact and reach of your scholarship.

  • Thursday, October 25, 4-5 p.m.
    Location: Room 665

    Join the Digital Scholarship team for conversations about data, digital scholarship or anything of interest. You bring the discussion; we provide the drinks and bites!

  • Wednesday, November 14, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
    Location: Room 665

    Fair use is a powerful provision in the copyright law that gives us the right to use copyrighted works without permission of the owners under certain circumstances. Those circumstances are common in both teaching and scholarship, yet fair use remains an underused and misunderstood right. Learn about fair use, learn ways to help make fair use determinations, and get your fair use questions answered.

  • Thursday, October 18, 12-1 p.m.
    Location: Room 665
    Thursday, November 1, 4-5 p.m.
    Location: Room 667

    Research in its raw form is often messy. OpenRefine is a free tool that scholars can use to examine, clean and add structure to the information they gather. Learn about how this powerful tool can support your own research.  

  • Thursday, November 8, 12-1 p.m.
    Location: Room 665
    Thursday, November 15, 4-5 p.m.
    Location: Room 665

    Discover strategies for ensuring that your research will be accessible and usable in the long term. Tools discussed include WakeSpace, Dataverse and OSF.

  • This fall, ZSR will offer 14 weekday Zotero workshops geared to faculty. In addition, please encourage your students to attend one of six Zotero workshops on Sunday afternoons.

Electronic Resources News

Added:

Canceled:

  • IEEE Computer Society Digital Library
  • Pratt’s Stats

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Tim Pyatt, Dean, ZSR Library

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