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The mission of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library is to inspire learning, advance knowledge, and build community at Wake Forest University.

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ZSR Library @zsrlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 25
Here are the hours for the ZSR Library for the fall semester! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Students studying in the ZSR Library's Atrium is the background of the image. The text over the image reads as follows: ZSR Library - Regular Hours Fall Semester 2025 Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. The library's cupola logo is next to the text "ZSR Library" in the lower-left corner. The hashtag "#MyZSR" is in the lower-right corner.
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This Veterans Day, we pause with gratitude for all who have served. 🇺🇸

Thank you to our #DecoratedDeacs and veterans everywhere for your dedication and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Marcia Phillips of @zsrspecial.bsky.social shares information about the connections between "The Biblical Recorder" and the Jersey Baptist Church in Davidson County, North Carolina! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
The American Revolution, The Biblical Recorder and a Country Church
Having begun publication 60 years after the American Revolution, the Biblical Recorder still had that momentous event as a fresh memory. Veterans of the fight for independence were elderly men in chur...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Living life in a movie ✨
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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A look back at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025, through the lens of Wake Forest Photographers #GoDeacs

See the Photo Story: https://wakefo.rest/43ByT4W
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Do you need help getting your writing process off the ground? There are resources in ZSR and across campus available to you! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
The Write Stuff: Resources, Tips, & Opportunities for Writers
This blog post was co-written by Caroline Livesay, WFU Writing Center Academic Coordinator, and Nina Clayton, ZSR Ambassador. Whether you're polishing a final paper, starting your first research proje...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Processing Archivist Kate Trathen shares her experience in completing the processing of the Richard Burr Congressional Collection in @zsrspecial.bsky.social! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Wrapping up the Richard M. Burr Congressional Collection
Since my last update on the Richard Burr Congressional Collection, I have been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the collection. Read my previous blog posts documenting this project: Plann...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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This is a friendly reminder that #DaylightSavingTime ends tomorrow (Sunday, November 2). If you have any clocks that need manual adjustment, be sure to set them back by one hour tonight!!
At the top of the image is an analog clock with the text "Don't Forget to Fall Back" next to it. At the center of the image is the text "Turn your clocks back by one hour!" The ZSR Library's cupola logo appears in the lower-left corner. The hashtag #MyZSR is in the lower-right corner.
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Pro Boo-manitate is everywhere. 👻🖤 Happy Halloween, Deacs!
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Happy #Halloween from the ZSR Library!
A skeleton, wearing a witch's hat and reading the book "Skeleton Keys," is seated at a desk in the Public Services area. An apple, a container of caramel corn, and papers are on the desk.
October 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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After funding cuts, this community of readers saved their book festival by raising funds.
Opinion | How a Community of Readers Saved Their Book Festival
With humanities funding vanishing, stories and those who protect them remain our greatest hope.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Getting ready for Halloween? Join @zsrspecial.bsky.social today (October 30) at 3:30 p.m. in Room 625 for "A Gothic Romance!" #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Against a background of images from classic horror films is the following text: A Gothic Romance A Spooky holiday gathering hosted by ZSR Special Collection and Archives Snacks, Souvenirs, and a Pop-Up Exhibit of Books Costumes Are Encouraged! Oct. 30th 3:30-5:00 PM @ ZSR Room 625
October 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Hundreds of kids will trick-or-treat around Wake Forest University’s Hearn Plaza from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, for the annual Project Pumpkin fall festival, a University student-led event to bring together students, faculty, staff and W-S communities. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4o7dR6p
Wake Forest’s Project Pumpkin welcomes local schoolchildren to annual fall festival | Wake Forest News
Hundreds of kids will trick-or-treat around Wake Forest University’s Hearn Plaza from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, for the annual Project Pumpkin fall festival, a University student-led event to bring t...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Collections Archivist Sam Sfirri shares his account of processing his first collection after joining @zsrspecial.bsky.social! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Processing My First Collection as a New Member of the ZSR Special Collections & Archives Team
Hello! I’m Sam Sfirri, the new Collections Archivist in the Special Collections & Archives team at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University. It has been almost three months since I star...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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The road home is lined with memories. Welcome back to where it all began. Homecoming weekend is here!

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October 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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We'd like to welcome back all WFU alums, along with their family and friends, who are here for this year's Homecoming & Reunion Weekend! #WFUHC
The ZSR Library's cupola logo is topped by the Demon Deacon's top hat. Above it is the sentence "Welcome Home!" The hashtag #WFUHC is at the bottom of the image.
October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Please mark your calendars for author and researcher Chenita Johnson's Book Talk and Reception in February 2026! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Author and Researcher Chenita Johnson Book Talk and Reception
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October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Get ready to join us on Friday, October 24, for fun and games! It will be a scream! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Halloween Game Night 2025
Join ZSR Library, Board Game Club, Esports Association, Rook & Bishop, and World Tea Association for an evening of Halloween fun! In addition to games and tea tastings from our partnering student orga...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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It's International #OpenAccess Week! 🔓 We continue to build on our commitment to partner with libraries, researchers, and publishers to provide high-quality, open access content.

⤵️ Discover more. 🧵 1/2 #OAweek

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Enhancing the visibility and accessibility of open content | OCLC
We bring the power of the world’s largest library cooperative to support open-access initiatives at scale. For publishers and content providers, we bring visibility to open content. For libraries and ...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Welcome to the neighborhood, Hopkins Hall! #WFUHC
October 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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The Wake Forest University community seeks a leader of rare caliber—someone who embodies uncompromising integrity, impeccable character and a strong set of guiding values and principles.

Join us in the work ahead.

https://search.president.wfu.edu
The Search for Wake Forest's 15th President
October 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Hours update: we will be closing today (Monday, October 13) at 5:00 p.m. #MyZSR
Above an analog clock face showing a time of 1:00 is the following text: We will be closing today at 5:00 a.m. The library's cupola logo is next to the text "ZSR Library" in the lower-left corner. The hashtag "#MyZSR" is in the lower-right corner.
October 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Today's "Crafternoons @ ZSR Library" is underway! Join us in the Atrium until 4 p.m.! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
The flyer reads: Crafternoons @ ZSR Library Today from 2-4 p.m. Relax, recharge, and make something fun! Swing by the ZSR atrium for snacks and craft kits to make or take for later.
October 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Learn more about the origins and early years of the "Biblical Recorder," courtesy of @zsrspecial.bsky.social! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
The Biblical Recorder and an Origins Story
The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina was organized in 1830; among its founders were the future first president of Wake Forest College Samuel Wait and Thomas Meredith, the first editor of the...
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October 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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It’s a beautiful day in our neighborhood. 🎩💛
October 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Get to know more about Dean Lauren Pressley as she participates in our "5 Questions" series! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
5 Questions with Lauren Pressley
Welcome back to another installment of 5 Questions! If you would like to choose 5 Questions yourself, feel free to choose 5 from this form. Lauren Pressley, Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library Tell us a...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM