The Mizzou Libraries Annual Report 2025 is now available online on the About page. Contact Shannon Cary (carysn@missouri.edu) if you would like a print copy.
Shannon Cary
In the News
“Mizzou librarians help you find your next great summer read”
Show Me Mizzou, July 6, 2026
Library Management Team Notes
New Open Journal Finder Helps Mizzou Researchers Identify Publishing Options
The Mizzou Libraries now offer a tool to help Mizzou researchers identify journals where they can publish their work. The Open Journal Finder provides an easy way to explore journal publishing options, including open access status, author processing charges, and library-supported discounts or agreements.
Researchers can use the Open Journal Finder to look up individual journal titles and find important publishing details in one place. For each title, the tool may include the following information
- whether the journal is fully open access, hybrid open access, or not open access;
- whether author processing charges (APC) apply;
- whether Mizzou Libraries support all or part of the APC (support only available for Mizzou-affiliated researchers);
- instructions for authors;
- the number of articles published by Mizzou authors in the journal over the last five years; and
- how often Mizzou researchers have cited articles from the journal in the last two years.
When a journal is labeled “Library Supported” above the open access icon, Mizzou Libraries offers APC support for that title to Mizzou researchers. Researchers should click the journal title to view complete details, including any remaining costs they may be responsible for. Because not every title from a publisher is included in Mizzou’s APC agreements, researchers should always check the Open Journal Finder before submitting an article.
The tool also helps clarify common publishing categories. Fully open-access journals make all articles freely available, while hybrid journals include both open-access and subscription-only articles and may require an APC for open-access publishing. Journals that are not open access are marked with a gray lock icon. By bringing together publication costs, open-access status, author instructions, and MU-specific publishing metrics, the Open Journal Finder gives researchers a clearer picture of their options before they submit their work.
For more information about journal metrics, visit the Mizzou Libraries guide on journal rankings.
June 5, 2026
Welcome to Julie Cismoski and Abby Oldt
Julie Cismoski joins Mizzou Libraries on July 1 as Instruction & Exhibitions Librarian for Special Collections. She has worked in special collections at the University of Southern Maine and the Lilly Library at Indiana University-Bloomington. She holds a Masters of Library Science from Indiana University-Bloomington and a BA in History and German Language and Literature from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. In addition, Julie is a certified TEFL educator.
Abby Oldt is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina and is a proud Tar Heel. She received her MSLS and BS in Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her time as a student, she worked in the regional federal depository library for North Carolina, where she first discovered a passion for government information. She also interned at a local middle school and has a special place in her heart for youth services in the library. Abby enjoys crafting, exploring nature, and, of course, reading.
Official announcements will go out at the beginning of the fall semester.
Wiley Receives Kudos From J-School
Jennilyn Wiley has been recognized with a Quacknowledgment of Excellence! This is a monthly recognition campaign for staff at the Missouri School of Journalism. Robin Kristin Nichols nominated Jennilyn Wiley with this explanation:
“I asked Jennilyn a simple, one-two word answer question to help me to respond to an inquiry to the resource account regarding a former student’s professional work while writing for our news outlets. Jennilyn did far more than give me a simple answer and provided clarification on the inquirer’s date range (off by about 4 years, which was why he may have been unsuccessful on his own) and link to the type of information that he was looking for. Very impressive!”
We hope you will join us in recognizing Jennilyn!
In the News
“More than 340 local news outlets are limiting the Internet Archive’s access to their journalism”
Nieman Lab, May 20, 2026
Vet Med Library To Be Renovated This Summer
We are pleased to share that the College of Veterinary Medicine will undertake renovations to the Veterinary Medical Library to further enhance our educational and study environments.
The scope of this project includes fresh paint, new flooring, updated HVAC, and the addition of a variety of modern study spaces, including loungers, collaborative tables, and private study rooms designed to support a range of learning needs.
The renovation is scheduled to begin later in June and is expected to continue through early August. During this time, the space and the physical collection will be unavailable. The library staff and online resources will still be available on the Vet Med Library website and by email at at vetlib@missouri.edu.
We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause and appreciate your patience during this time. Our goal is to create an improved and more functional space that supports the success and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff.
Engineering Library Closed for Summer
The Engineering Library and Technology Commons will be closed for renovation this summer. The engineering collections are temporarily stored offsite, but may be obtained by placing a request through Discover@MU. Reserve materials and MOBIUS or ILL loans may be picked up at the Ellis Library North Service Desk (573-882-3362).
If you have any questions, please contact Engineering Librarian Noel Kopriva at koprivan@missouri.edu.