Dear University of Missouri Students, Faculty, and Staff,

Welcome back to campus for the Spring 2026 semester! At Mizzou Libraries, we remain committed to supporting your learning, research, and well-being as you pursue your academic goals.

This semester, we’re excited to introduce the Sage Impact Partnership, which provides access to affordable course content, instructional videos, and research methods resources. These materials are designed to enrich your learning experience and make high-quality academic content more accessible.

For our researchers, we continue to expand opportunities for open access publishing. Through agreements with major publishers, Mizzou corresponding authors can now publish open access without paying article processing charges—leveraging our library subscription spending to make your work more widely available. This is a significant benefit for graduate students and early-career researchers. Learn more about these agreements and how to take advantage of them by visiting our Library Guide on Open Access.

Finally, don’t miss out on the many workshops, classes, and events happening at Mizzou Libraries throughout the semester. From research skills to creative projects, there’s something for everyone. Check our events and classes calendar regularly to stay informed.

Thank you for making Mizzou Libraries part of your academic journey. We look forward to supporting you this spring and beyond.

Warm Regards,

Kara Whatley

Vice Provost for University Libraries

University of Missouri