Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Tuesday, December 24th
1:00 p.m. – Jim Cogswell will be away from the Library this afternoon. He will return to work on Thursday morning, December 26th.
There are no other notable meetings on Jim’s calendar for the next two weeks.
Jim and all of the employees of Administrative Services wish you a Safe and Happy Holidays!!!
Stop eating when you’re stressed or bored! Register for Eat for Life Program – in person or online!
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life’s Eat for Life program. This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you. For more information: watch informational videos
In Person Class:
Orientation: Wednesday, January 22, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Class: Wednesdays, January 29 – April 9 (except March 23), from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 refunded with full participation); $180 for community members
Online Class:
Online Orientation: week of January 24
Online Class: week of January 31 – week of April 4
Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
Program is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.
Register by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu
Lower your stress in just 8 weeks – Sign up Now!
Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at minimal cost to employees looking to manage today's busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness. Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.
Orientation: Wednesday, January 22 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.
Class: Wednesdays (January 29 – March 19) 5:30 – 7:30p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, March 8 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.
Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.
Earn your 2014 Wellness Incentive in your May paycheck by completing just two easy steps!
In 2014 active UM medical plan subscribers can earn your $100 Wellness Incentive in your final May paycheck by completing two simple steps: your online personal health assessment and health screening. Plus, we’ve implemented a new, easier to use Cerner Health account that allows you to track your weight, exercise and food goals, participate in wellness workshops and connect with a dietician or trainer with the click of a button. Once screening dates are announced mid-December, you’ll be able to schedule your health screening through your Cerner Health account.
Step 1: Complete your Personal Health Assessment (PHA). Start by creating your Cerner Health Account, or log into your existing account by visiting https://www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu. You’ll be able to complete your Personal Health Assessment and learn more about your health risks.
Step 2: Complete your Health Screening. You can schedule your free health screening at a convenient time and location on campus through your Cerner Health account. Or you can visit your doctor. You can use results from your annual physical exam obtained May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014.
New Yoga and Zumba classes forming
Jan. 6-Mar. 3 (Mondays): Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $24 for series. Registration is needed and class is taught by Kate Walker. No class on Jan. 20th. If you have questions, email Kate at yogateacher530@gmail.com
Jan. 10-Feb. 28 (Fridays): Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Friday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $24 for series. Registration is needed and class is taught by Kate Walker. If you have questions, email Kate at yogateacher530@gmail.com
Jan. 7-Feb.25 (Tuesdays): Zumba. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Tuesday from 5-6:00p.m. Please register and the cost is $24 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. For questions and to register please email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com
Mar. 4-Apr. 22 (Tuesdays): Zumba. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Tuesday from 5-6:00p.m. Please register and the cost is $24 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. For questions and to register please email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com
Apr. 29-May. 27 (Tuesdays): Zumba. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Tuesday from 5-6:00p.m. Please register and the cost is $3 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. For questions and to register please email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com
Dear NDSA,
Happy holidays to you all. Here's the latest news on what has been happening in the NDSA.
Updates:
Updating people about the National Agenda continues!
Posters on the 2014 National Agenda were presented at DLF and ANADP2. The 2014 National Agenda briefing at CNI was well attended with great questions.
Proposals for posters have been submitted to IDCC and IASST about the 2014 National Agenda. If you're attending a conference and would like to submit a presentation or poster about the 2014 National Agenda, contact Erin Engle eengle@loc.gov<mailto:eengle@loc.gov>.
Coordinating Committee Elections.
2014 NDSA Coordinating Committee elections were completed. Congratulations to:
* Micah Altman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
* Robin Ruggaber, University of Virginia Library
We will look forward their contributions and leadership.
NDSA member renewals are underway.
As you may be aware, the MOU between early NDSA member organizations and The Library of Congress will to expire on December 31, 2013. Your organization will receive a renewal request and a revised MOU if it has not already. Please feel free to contact Michelle Gallinger (mgal@loc.gov<mailto:mgal@loc.gov>) if you have any questions about the process.
SAVE THE DATE: for the NDSA Philly Regional Meeting and Unconference Thursday, January 23 – Friday, January 24, 2014 The Library Company of Philadelphia will be hosting Philadelphia's first National Digital Stewardship Alliance (NDSA) Meeting, to be held on January 23rd and 24th in 2014. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on this event. Speakers will include Emily Gore from the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) along with a talk about the National Agenda for Digital Stewardship (identifies and communicates the challenges, opportunities, and priorities for digital preservation activities in the United States) and other lightning talks themed on standards for digital preservation.
NDSA Philly Regional Questions? Please contact Nicole Scalessa, IT Manager, nscalessa@librarycompany.org<mailto:nscalessa@librarycompany.org>
http://www.librarycompany.org/events/index.htm
Upcoming Conferences:
If you're going to one of the upcoming conferences, consider a meet up with other NDSA folks or mention of the NDSA work during your presentation. If you'd like to remind others about a conference or meeting you're hosting, please send an announcement to the list.
CurateGear 2014: Enabling the Curation of Digital Collections, 8 January 2014, Chapel Hill, NC
NDSA Philly Regional Meeting and Unconference, 23-24 January 2014, Philadelphia, PA
ALA MidWinter, 24-28 January 2014, Philadelphia, PA
Document Recognition and Retrieval XX (2013), 5 – 7 February 2013, San Francisco, California, USA
iConference 2013, 12 – 15 February 2013, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Have You Read:
Just Released: Staffing for Effective Digital Preservation: An NDSA Report http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/12/just-released-staffing-for-effective-digital-preservation-an-ndsa-report/
Do You Have Digital Preservation Tools? COPTR Needs You!
Content Matters Interview: The Montana State Library, Parts One and Two http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/12/content-matters-interview-the-montana-state-library-part-two/
BitCurator's Open Source Approach: An Interview With Cal Lee http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/12/bitcurators-open-source-approach-an-interview-with-cal-lee/
Best,
Michelle Gallinger
Digital Programs Coordinator
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20007
202-707-1619
mgal@loc.gov<mailto:mgal@loc.gov
Derek has accepted another position. His last day will be December 27.
Ellis Library Digiprint Hours next week:
Open Monday Dec. 23, Closed rest of week
Our MU Student Center Digiprint Center will be open Christmas week as follows:
Open Monday December 23.
Open until 11:30 am Tuesday December 24.
Closed Wednesday December 25.
Open Thursday December 26 and Friday December 27.
http://footballbowlassociation.com/home/index.php
See this for a complete schedule of the football bowl games.
Submitted by Jack Batterson
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Tuesday, December 17th
10:30 a.m. – Open Meeting with Acquisitions & Collection Development Librarian Candidate Alexis Linoski, Ellis Library
Wednesday, December 18th
9:00 a.m. – Jim will join the first part of the MU Libraries and Archivist Council (MULAC) meeting, Ellis Library
10:30 a.m. – Open Meeting with Acquisitions & Collection Development Librarian Candidate Cindy Shirkey, Ellis Library
Thursday, December 19th
9:00-10:00 a.m. – MULAC Executive Committee, Ellis Library
Friday, December 20th
4:00-6:00 p.m. – MU Library Staff Association (MULSA) Christmas Party, Ellis Library