Welcome to Rachel Alexander, Research Support Librarian

In March, the University Libraries hired Rachel Alexander as a research support librarian for the Health Sciences Library (HSL). Rachel graduated with her Master of Library and Information Sciences from Mizzou and a Bachelor of Science from Lyon College. She comes to Mizzou from the Missouri Senate Library. She has previously worked as a research …

Welcome to Rachel Alexander

I’m pleased to announce that Rachel Alexander will be our new Health Sciences Research Support Librarian. She’ll be joining us on March 4. Thanks to everyone who met with her, attended her presentation, and assisted with the interview and hiring process. Diane Johnson, on behalf of the search committee Deb Ward Caryn Scoville Katy Emerson …

Alexander Wins Show Me Research Award

Congratulations to Rachel Alexander, who, in addition to serving as our HSL research support librarian, is pursuing a graduate degree in nursing research. Her poster won 2nd place in the Behavioral & Social Sciences category at Show Me Research Week.

Book-A-Librarian: Data Management Plan Assistance

More and more, grants are requiring a data management plan in order to meet their funder requirements. A good data management plan will also help you manage your data and help others use your data if shared. Our data management plan guide gives a great overview, but there’s a lot of information out there. Setting …

Research Team Turns to Library to Help with Quick FDA Submission Deadline

Dr. Farhan Siddiq, MD, a neurosurgeon with MU Health Care, recently embarked on a Food and Drug Administration submission project for a National Institutes of Health funded multi-site medical device clinical trial. The trial is looking at a device to be used on patients with chronic subdural hematoma, which is a bruise under the skull …

U Publish Workshop: Rights and Wrongs of Copyright in Publisher Agreements

Tuesday, March 10 3:30-5 p.m. 114A Ellis Library Presenters: Rachel Alexander, Research Support Librarian, Health Sciences Library; Anne Barker, Research & Instructional Services Librarian, Ellis Library. Traditional publishing agreements require that authors transfer their copyright to the publisher, unduly limiting options for online distribution, classroom use and other purposes. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore …

UPublish Workshop: Rights and Wrongs of Publisher Agreements: Copyright

Tuesday, March 10 3:30-5 p.m. 114A Ellis Library Presenters: Rachel Alexander, Research Support Librarian, Health Sciences Library; Anne Barker, Research & Instructional Services Librarian, Ellis Library. Traditional publishing agreements require that authors transfer their copyright to the publisher, unduly limiting options for online distribution, classroom use and other purposes. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore …

Volunteers needed on August 16th for the Fall Welcome Resource Fair

It’s hard to believe that Fall Welcome Week is almost here! The University Libraries will be participating in the Fall Welcome Resource Fair on Friday, August 16th and we are looking for volunteers to help us staff the booth from 1-4 pm. There is no pressure to sign up to work all three hours of …

Cycle of Success: Judith Goodman and the School of Health Professions

Cycle of Success is the idea that libraries, faculty, and students are linked; for one to truly succeed, we must all succeed. The path to success is formed by the connections between University of Missouri Libraries and faculty members, between faculty members and students, and between students and the libraries that serve them. More than just …

Cycle of Success: Andrew Ray

Cycle of Success is the idea that libraries, faculty, and students are linked; for one to truly succeed, we must all succeed. The path to success is formed by the connections between University of Missouri Libraries and faculty members, between faculty members and students, and between students and the libraries that serve them. More than just …