Welcome to Janet Hilts

The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Janet Hilts has been hired as arts and humanities librarian. Janet has a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Arts in ethnomusicology and musicology from York University. She previously worked as a research assistant with the project …

Thank You to Special Collections Field Trip Volunteers

Along with the museums, Special Collections hosted field trip visits for all the sixth grade classes in Columbia Public Schools during April and May. Over 1,300 kids and teachers visited and learned about palm leaf books from Southeast Asia, cuneiform tablets from ancient Mesopotamia, and papyrus from ancient Egypt. We have gotten feedback that the …

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Tour Ellis Library: Unlock the Secrets of Academic Success Note: Tours start next week and will be offered until August 31. Welcome Megan Ballengee Welcome Janet Hilts

Welcome New Librarians

Welcome to all our new librarians! Haley Lykins, temporary librarian in special collections Supervisor: Kelli Hansen Start date: June 1 Janet Hilts, research and instructional services librarian Supervisor: Rhonda Whithaus Start date: July 14 Jenny Thompson, associate university librarian for ACTS Supervisor: Deb Ward Start date: July 17 Megan Ballengee, community engagement coordinator Supervisor: Deb …