Exciting new non-fiction – “Hunger: A memoir of (my) body” by Roxane Gay

Roxane Gay’s memoir Hunger is available for checkout through the University Libraries. Is there anything Roxane Gay can’t do??  Let’s just list some of the highlights of this amazing woman: New York Times best-selling author (Bad Feminist) One of the first black women to be a lead writer for Marvel (Black Panther: World of Wakanda) Writes both …

Peer Navigator Corner: Ellis Ground Floor – Late Nights and the Cafe

By: Annalise Miller If you are a fan of late-night studying in Ellis you may be aware of one of the big changes this year – the closing of most areas of the library after 12:00 a.m., leaving only the ground floor open all night. Because of this change, service desk operations have been adjusted …

Peer Navigator Corner: Research Resources

Written by: Jariyatu Abdul Rashid The Mizzou Libraries are not just a place to borrow books; they’re a hub for research support. Sure, it has quiet study spaces and shelves stacked with books, but behind all of that is a network of resources designed to make your academic life easier. The library has tools to …

Protect Yourself and Your Research from Predatory Journal Publishers

Predatory publishing doesn’t just take advantage of authors by misrepresenting review, editorial, and fee structures. It also hinders access to the work itself, hurting the overall enterprise of research. The epidemic of predatory journals reached serious enough heights in 2016 that the Federal Trade Commission charged OMICS, one such publisher of hundreds of predatory journals, for …

Royal Society of Chemistry Added to Open Access Publishing Agreements Available to MU Authors

Publishing open access is a great way to keep research open and retain your copyright. We do understand that publishing open access comes with a financial commitment that you wouldn’t necessarily have with traditional publishing. To help offset costs, Mizzou Libraries has agreements with several publishers to offer discounts and author processing charge support for …

Highlighted Posts of the Week

Workshops VuFind, Sep. 8 Demystifying the Literature Review, Sep. 9 Library Resources for Grad Students, Sep. 11 Maximizing Your Research Identity and Measuring Research Impact, Sep. 17 Other Posts New 24/5 Study Space at Ellis Library Check Us Out Thursdays at Ellis Library Peer Navigator Corner: Equipment Checkout

Peer Navigator Corner: Ellis Auditorium (Room 21)

Written by: Sophie Lanzone Ellis Library is the largest library on campus and serves as a central hub for academic resources and student study space. The library’s design emphasizes a quiet, conducive environment for studying and research. Inside, there are multiple floors with areas designated for individual study, group work, and collaborative learning. The building …

Welcome Back from the Engineering Library!

Howdy everyone! We hope everyone has had a wonderful Summer! Whether you are new or returning to Mizzou, we at the Engineering Library and Technology Commons (ELTC) want to wish you a warm welcome! This blog post will go over some basics to the Engineering Library- including staff introductions, materials we have available for check …

Engineering Faculty Publications (June 2025)

Below is a list of College of Engineering Faculty that have published academic works in the past 30 days. Congratulations to all recently published authors! Note: Access to full text may be subject to library subscriptions. The below citations were pulled from Scopus. Abein, B., & Lombardo, S. J. (2010). Combined supercritical extraction and thermal decomposition …

LMT Meeting Notes 5/29/2025

Library Management Team (LMT) Meeting 5/29/2025 at 3:00 PM Attendees: M. Gaunt, A. Huelsbergen, K. Peters, J. Pierce, S. Pryor, J. Thompson, K. Whatley Support: N. Whyte VP Updates (Kara) Staff Development Committee Report (Kara and Kathy) • Survey Results: Staff feel supported in pursuing training but need more curated opportunities. • Newsletter Launch: A …