About Z. Smith Reynolds Library
The Z. Smith Reynolds (ZSR) Library at Wake Forest University is a comprehensive academic resource designed to support students, faculty, and staff. It offers access to extensive digital and physical collections, including books, journals, and multimedia materials. The library provides expert research assistance, hosts workshops to improve information literacy, and offers spaces for both individual and group study. Additionally, ZSR supports digital scholarship initiatives, provides technology lending services, and houses special collections and archives for in-depth research.
Students can use the library for:
- Borrowing books, journals, and films
- Accessing course reserves and databases
- Booking study spaces
- Getting research assistance
- Using multimedia equipment
- Printing and scanning services
- Exploring special collections and archives
Click here to learn more: https://zsr.wfu.edu/Links to an external site.
New and Returning Students
New to the Forest? Welcome! ZSR is your library and we’re here to help. Whether it’s citation and research help, computer problems, or how to use the library, we are just a call, email, or text away.
- Ask a Librarian: Got questions? Get answers.
- Research Guides: Looking for the best resources? Start here.
- Course Reserves: For all your required class readings
- Study Rooms: Get a room. Study hard.
- Institutional Subscriptions: Access to NYT, WSJ, and more.
- LIB100/2XX: Our 1.5 credit research courses.
- WFU Writing Center: Support for writers at all levels.
- New Films: Browse our DVD and streaming collection
- Smith’s Cafe: Coffee and pastries in the library!
- Work-Study: Apply for a job in the library
- Wake The Library: An exam week tradition
Be sure to check out classes and events on our calendar too!
Graduate Students
Need dedicated study space or study carrel? We have that and more, including extra copies and extended book checkouts. We are also here to help with your advanced research needs!
- Personal Research Sessions: Meet with a librarian who knows your program.
- Research Guides: Looking for the best resources? Start here.
- Graduate Student Lounge: ZSR 425, a group study space just for graduate students.
- Interlibrary Loan: Need a book or an article not in the library? We can get it for you.
- Study Carrels: Need a private study space? We’ve got you covered.
- Thesis & Dissertation Support: When it’s time to submit your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, we’ve got the information you need.
International Students
Welcome to Wake Forest University! We are here to help you learn about the services and resources that the Z. Smith Reynolds Library offers you.
The Bridge - Tech Help!
In partnership with WFU Information Systems, "The Bridge" is a center that can help with laptop issues. Information Systems at the Bridge is located in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library on the main floor of the Wilson Wing.
Visit their page here: https://is.wfu.edu/service-desk/