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Mizzou Libraries Acquire SAGE Impact Collection

By Shannon Cary Posted in Gateway Carousel Resources and Services Staff news

Posted on March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Mizzou Libraries have acquired the SAGE Impact Collection, expanding access to a wide range of digital resources that support research, teaching and student success. The collection provides perpetual access to SAGE learning resources—including academic books, videos, datasets, business cases, and Sage Research Methods alongside the SAGE Premier Journal Package, which includes more than 1,000 peer-reviewed journals.

Vice Provost Kara Whatley states, “This acquisition represents a strategic investment in the university’s academic mission, and is in alignment with institutional priorities around affordability, research excellence and digital learning. By securing the collection as a portfolio‑level acquisition, Mizzou Libraries can deliver significantly more content and long‑term value than would be possible through individual purchases.”

The acquisition also includes a Read & Publish agreement that covers open access publishing costs for University of Missouri authors in SAGE journals, helping remove financial barriers to sharing research. With seamless Canvas integration, accessibility features, and dedicated faculty engagement support, the SAGE Impact Collection strengthens affordability, interdisciplinary learning and research visibility across campus.

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Peer Navigator Corner: Upcoming Events

By Kimberly Moeller Posted in Events and Exhibits Gateway Carousel Staff news

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Written By: Emilee Dillon

While Ellis Library is an excellent place on campus to get some studying done, it has more to offer than simply academic books and private study spots. Ellis offers book clubs, crafts events, research workshops, and writing nights (with food) – there’s always something happening. Whether you’re looking to unwind, improve your academic skills, or connect with other students, the library has something for everyone!

Dine and Draft: A Writing & Research Event for English 1000 Students

Good news for 1000 English students! Dine and Draft offers dedicated time to work on your essays with help from writing tutors and research librarians. And because writing is easier when you’re not running on empty, snacks will be provided. This event will be March 10, 2026 from 4pm – 8pm at room 114A in Ellis Library!

Ellis Library offers book discussions, craft sessions, research workshops, writing support, and so many more opportunities. You can learn more about upcoming events by checking the MU Libraries events calendar or here on MU Engage Events List and following Mizzou libraries on social media. There’s always something new waiting for everyone at the library!

BYOBook Club

Do you want to join a group of peers that share the joy of reading? The BYOBook Club might be perfect for you. Instead of everyone reading the same book, participants read any book that connects to the month’s optional prompt and then gather to chat. It’s a fun way to discover new authors and build connections with fellow readers. You can view the reading topics, search for book recommendations on the BYOBook Club library guide.

BYOBook club meets once a month on aWednesday from 4-5pm in Room 114A Ellis Library. This semester they will meet February 25, March 18, and April 29.

Continuum: 100 years of African American Art in Missouri

In recognition of Black History Month the State Historical Society in Missouri is partnering with Ellis to show an exhibit at the Ellis Library Colonnade which began on February 3rd and will run until May 15th, 2026. This exhibit features artwork from past and present African American artists.

Upcoming Workshops

Ellis Library offers a vast variety of academic workshops. One upcoming workshop is the Using MOspace workshop – MOspace is Mizzou’s online repository that publishes any research done by students, faculty, or researchers. If you work on a poster presentation for class or for the undergraduate research fair, MOspace will permanently host a copy that can be linked on your resume, and is searched by Google Scholar to help your work get recognized more widely as well as help open up grant opportunities. In order to register for these events go to https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/workshops select the workshop that interests you and begin registration!

Calming Crafternoons

Need a study break? Join us for Calming Crafternoons throughout the semester! Make your own macrame beaded coaster at Ellis Library on March 5, or diamond art at the Health Sciences Library on March 17. These relaxing events invite students to take a breath and unwind. All supplies are provided, and everyone is welcome so bring your friends! So save the dates and keep an eye on MU Engage to learn about more Calming Crafternoons later in the semester.

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Welcome to Heba Abd El Salem

By Shannon Cary Posted in Gateway Carousel

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The Mizzou Libraries are pleased to announce that Heba Abd El Salam has been appointed as the Languages, Literatures and Digital Humanities Librarian. Her work combines librarianship, public history and anthropology, focusing on cultural heritage, migration and community-engaged scholarship. She is deeply committed to public service and education, which informs her approach to research support, teaching, outreach and digital humanities initiatives.

Heba began her library career as a graduate assistant at the undergraduate library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her degree from the School of Library and Information Science and a graduate certificate in digital humanities. During her graduate studies, she led an outreach project that connected immigrant communities with the history, art and culture of North Carolina and directed a multilingual digital exhibition showcasing the history of the Triangle area.

Before pursuing a career in library science, Heba earned a PhD in public history from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master’s degree in anthropology from the University of Central Florida. She has led cultural heritage preservation projects in Egypt and has experience as a program advisor at the American Research Center in Egypt, as well as a cultural heritage consultant at the American School of Overseas Research. Her focus has been on outreach, research and cultural heritage preservation. Additionally, Heba’s professional training includes internships at the British Museum in London and the Center for Cultural Heritage at Heidelberg University in Germany. She also served as a teaching fellow at Duke University.

Now at Mizzou Libraries, Heba supports teaching, research and digital scholarship in the fields of languages, literatures, and cultural studies. Her professional interests include migration studies, multilingual and community-engaged digital projects, digital exhibitions, and the preservation and interpretation of cultural memory, a Teaching Fellowship

home Gateway Carousel, Resources and Services, Support the Libraries Expanding Access to Music Resources at Mizzou Libraries

Expanding Access to Music Resources at Mizzou Libraries

By Shannon Cary Posted in Gateway Carousel Resources and Services Support the Libraries

Posted on February 20, 2026

Mizzou is dedicated to preparing students to make meaningful contributions to the world—as performers, composers, teachers and scholars—while expanding the understanding and impact of music through performance, composition and research. Mizzou Libraries plays a vital role in this mission, and thanks to generous donor support, that role continues to grow.

Since joining Mizzou Libraries, Music Librarian Janet Hilts has been focused on strengthening and expanding music collections to better serve the academic community. Recent investments have significantly enhanced access to both digital and print resources that support performance, instruction and research across the School of Music.

One notable addition is IPA Source, a digital tool designed especially for voice performance students. This resource provides International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions of aria and art song texts, supporting accurate pronunciation and deeper engagement with vocal repertoire.
Another major enhancement is the new subscription to nkoda, a vast digital sheet music library. Through nkoda, students and faculty now have access to high-quality editions and in-copyright works for performance, analysis research and instruction. These materials were previously difficult or impossible to access at this scale.

These digital investments are complemented by substantial growth in physical collections. Between fiscal years 2023 and 2025, the number of music scores and books acquired annually increased by 123 percent. In fiscal year 2025 alone, 302 new music resources were added to the collection. This expansion was made possible in large part by the collaborative efforts of humanities librarians, who worked together to reallocate monograph funds more equitably. As a result, the fund for score and music book purchases increased by 79 percent.

With more music resources comes more behind-the-scenes work. The expertise and dedication of the Acquisitions, Collections and Technical Services team have been essential in ensuring these materials are acquired, processed and made accessible to users. Their efforts help transform donor generosity into tangible impact for students and faculty.

Collaboration between Mizzou Libraries and the School of Music continues to deepen. Currently in development is an ensemble sheet music collection project, along with ongoing efforts to add digital scores of new music by living composers. These initiatives point toward an exciting future of continued growth and innovation.

Your support helps ensure that Mizzou’s musicians have the resources they need to learn, create, and perform—today and for years to come. If you’d like to learn more about creating an endowment to support the Mizzou Libraries contact Matt Gaunt.

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Registration Now Open for the MO A&OER Conference – March 5, 2026

By Shannon Cary Posted in Events and Exhibits Gateway Carousel Staff news

Posted on February 18, 2026

The Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference (A&OER) planning committee invites you to the 7th annual virtual conference!

The MO A&OER Conference will be held virtually on March 5, 2026. Registration for the virtual A&OER Conference is free to all attendees and we welcome out-of-state and international participants. Registration open through March 4, 2026.

The theme of this year’s conference is, “Inclusive Pedagogies and Accessible Design.” This theme emphasizes the intersection of open education, accessibility, and universal design while highlighting frameworks, success stories, and innovative approaches that show how inclusive pedagogy and accessible design expand the reach and impact of OER initiatives.Together, these strategies empower educators and learners to build more adaptable, equitable, and transformative educational experiences.

We are excited to announce Amy Wolfe as our keynote speaker. Amy is the Accessibility Librarian in the Office of Library Services at The City University of New York. In this position Amy provides expertise in accessibility and librarianship. Amy works to cultivate relationships and partnerships across CUNY to advance accessibility initiatives CUNY-wide. She develops and conducts accessibility training for librarians and library staff. She also keeps current on accessibility laws, copyright issues related to accessibility, and assistive technologies.

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Faculty Responds to New ProQuest Digital Collections

By Shannon Cary Posted in Gateway Carousel Resources and Services Staff news

Posted on February 18, 2026

Faculty have already begun responding positively to the newly available ProQuest Digital Collections, highlighting their value for both research and teaching. The ProQuest Digital Collections, which offer discipline-aligned, multiformat content and vast primary sources spanning six centuries, serve researchers and students of all levels. The subscription includes many rare and exclusive resources, encompassing over 160 million primary source items.

One faculty member noted prior extensive use of related collections and welcomed expanded access through the Libraries’ new subscriptions, writing that they had used HistoryVault’s labor union and NAACP records, as well as Black history newspapers, “extensively—both in my own research and in my classes,” and had been preparing to recommend that the library acquire access before learning the collections were already available.

Another faculty member, Rabia Gregory, expressed strong enthusiasm for the new offerings, writing, “This is amazing…. I am super excited to have the Early Modern Collection, which amazingly gets us Early European Books—something I have wanted for a very long time. Thank you!”

Library faculty and staff have also reported receiving “very positive faculty feedback” about the new resources, including collections that replace microfilm access and expand existing digital holdings, as well as entirely new primary source collections now available to the Mizzou community.

You may access the ProQuest Digital Collections databases from the Mizzou Libraries A-Z Databases List. Click here for more information and a complete list of database titles.

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