Workshops
- Maximizing Your Research Identity and Measuring Research Impact, Sep. 17
- Google Scholar and Beyond, Sep.24
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Shannon Cary
Going Away Reception for Gabe Harman
Please join us in wishing Gabe Harman well as he departs Mizzou for a new adventure. We’ll have bagels and coffee/tea starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday 9/16 in the Journalism Library Conference Room, room 102A. Reception will end by 11:30.
Citation & Source Management Workshop Series
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop series is your gateway to mastering the citation tools that make research faster, smarter and more collaborative.
Introduction to Zotero for Citation Management, Sept. 29
Perfect for beginners, this session introduces Zotero—a powerful, free tool for managing references and research materials. Learn how to:
• Import citations from databases, websites and PDFs
• Use Zotero’s Word integration to create formatted bibliographies
• Organize sources, PDFs, and notes for easy access
Advanced Zotero, Oct. 1
Already using Zotero? Take your skills to the next level. This workshop dives into:
• Zotero Groups and shared libraries for collaborative research
• Advanced note-taking strategies to keep your thoughts organized
• Useful Zotero extensions to supercharge your workflow
Tools to Find Real Articles Fast & Cite Them Accurately, Oct. 3
Need reliable sources in a hurry? Discover how to use Zbib, a simple yet powerful citation generator that:
• Produces accurate citations in any format (APA, MLA, Chicago and more)
• Helps you quickly cite articles, books and websites without fuss
• Works seamlessly with your existing research tools
Why Attend?
Whether you’re writing a paper, preparing a thesis or collaborating on a research project, these workshops will help you stay organized, save time and cite with confidence.
In the News
“A rivalry unlike any other’: Renewal of MU-KU rivalry extends beyond the football field”
KBIA, September 5
(Haley Lykins gets a few seconds of audio time!)
Mizzou Libraries Launch a New Library Catalog Option
Mizzou Libraries have added a more traditional catalog option to our homepage. Simply called “Catalog,” the link is located directly below the Discover@MU search box. The Catalog is ideal for users who want to search our physical format collections or prefer traditional browsing functionality. It will also be used to access information about physical items on Reserve at our service desks. You can access the Catalog here.
Additionally, the Catalog makes it easier for users to renew multiple University of Missouri items at once. Please note that MOBIUS loans cannot be renewed through the Catalog. Please continue to use Discover@MU to renew MOBIUS items.
Importantly, the Catalog does not replace Discover@MU. Discover@MU remains the best tool for broad searches across our physical and online collections, including MOspace, the Digital Library, and more.
Chat With the Librarians
Need research help? Working on a paper or project? You can ask a librarian for help using our chat service– almost 24 hours a day.
During the day you can chat with Mizzou librarians and library staff. At night, we offer access to a chat reference service called ChatStaff. They will be able to answer most research questions, except for some that are Mizzou-specific.
To access the chat service and see what hours chat reference is available, visit libraryanswers.missouri.edu.
Librarians, Staff Members and Student Workers Needed for Homecoming Open House
We will be hosting our annual Ellis Library Open House after the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 27. The event will probably be from 10 a.m. to noon, and we will also need some help with setup starting around 9 a.m. It’s always a fun event; we provide snacks and drinks, plus family-friendly activities, such as button-making and decorating mini pumpkins.
If you can help out (please check with your supervisor first), please let me know by the end of this week. If you do help out, you may choose if you want overtime pay or comp time.
Librarians, Staff Members and Student Workers Needed for Homecoming Open House
We will be hosting our annual Ellis Library Open House after the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 27. The event will probably be from 10 a.m. to noon, and we will also need some help with setup starting around 9 a.m. It’s always a fun event; we provide snacks and drinks, plus family-friendly activities, such as button-making and decorating mini pumpkins.
If you can help out (please check with your supervisor first), please let me know by the end of this week. If you do help out, you may choose if you want overtime pay or comp time.
Highlighted Posts of the Week
New 24/5 Study Space at Ellis Library!
Need a quiet place to study late into the night? We’ve got you covered.
Ellis Library now offers a secure study space on the ground floor of Ellis Library, from midnight to 7 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights, for all MU students!
How It Works:
- Floors 1–4 will close at midnight.
- At 12:00 a.m., patrons who wish to stay must relocate to the Bookmark Café on the Ground Level.
- MU ID required for entry after midnight.
What’s Available Overnight:
- Seating in cafe area (Bookmark Cafe is closed overnight)
- Drink vending machine
- Printer access
- Wi-Fi and outlets
- And more services are coming soon
Safety & Support:
The West Service Desk will be staffed from 12 a.m.–8 a.m. by the Safety Team. If students need research help, they can use our 24-hour chat service to get help from librarians (not a chatbot).