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Discover the Power of VuFind: A New Library Catalog Experience

Workshop: Introducing VuFind – Your New Gateway to the MU Libraries Catalog

When the Mizzou Libraries transitioned to FOLIO in 2022, we said goodbye to our traditional catalog interface. Discover@MU serves as our discovery tool – allowing users to search across our physical and online resources at one time. Given the breadth of resources included, some users have found it challenging to locate physical materials with ease within Discover@MU.

We heard you.

To enhance the search experience for physical materials in the libraries’ collections and bring back the functionality you’ve missed, we’re excited to introduce VuFind — a powerful, open-source library search platform developed by Villanova University. VuFind offers a classic catalog experience tailored to help you find the physical materials you need faster and more efficiently.

In this workshop, you’ll:
• Explore the features and benefits of VuFind
• Discover tips for searching physical materials
• Learn about the new options for renewing books
• Get a sneak peek at the new interface and provide feedback

Whether you’re a frequent library user or just curious about the new system, this session will help you make the most of our evolving catalog tools.
Date & Time: September 8, 1 pm
Who Should Attend: Researchers who want to learn more about the new catalog interface
Register here for online workshop
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home Staff news Congratulations to Gayle Mooney

Congratulations to Gayle Mooney

The Libraries are pleased to announce that Gayle Mooney’s position has been reclassified to Business Support Specialist I, effective August 31, 2025. She will join the new Administrative & Fiscal Support Unit in Library Administration, reporting to Kathy Peters. Her colleagues will be Nicole Whyte, Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Libraries, and the new Office Support Associate, which is currently vacant. Together, they will provide high-level administrative, financial and event coordination support for the Mizzou Libraries. Congratulations, Gayle!

Finding the Best Study Space

We have spaces for everyone. If you prefer silence, check out rooms 114, 201 (the Grand Reading Room) and 202 in Ellis Library. Check out this Ellis Library floorplan to see all the quiet spots. Journalism also has four private personal study pods on the bottom floor that are first come, first served.

If you don’t prefer complete silence, try the Information Commons (the first floor of Ellis Library). Or the Bookmark Café on the ground floor for coffee and conversation. You can always take a look at the Ellis Library sensory map to find the best study space for you.

If it’s a group study spot you are searching for, try to reserve one of the group study rooms in either Ellis, Engineering, Health Sciences or Journalism. They can be reserved for up to two hours for each group. Some also have Solstice monitors to help groups studying together share information with one another. Whatever you need, make sure and plan ahead, as rooms fill up quickly!

Remember, if your program has its own library, be sure to check out those spaces, as they are often designated specifically for you!

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In the News

“A freshman’s guide to making Mizzou home”
Show Me Mizzou, August 18, 2025

home Gateway Carousel, Hours, Newsletter Libraries Closed for Labor Day, Ellis Library Open 24/5 After Labor Day

Libraries Closed for Labor Day, Ellis Library Open 24/5 After Labor Day

All MU Libraries will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 1. Starting September 2, Ellis Library will be open 24 hours, five days a week, except for holidays, breaks and extended hours during finals.

From Sunday at 10 am to Friday at 7 pm, enjoy studying in Ellis Library 24 hours a day. On Saturday, the library is open from 10 am to 7 pm. All library hours can be found here.

Make sure you bring your Mizzou ID with you for late-night studying. From midnight to 7 am, a valid Mizzou ID is required to come into the library.

Only the ground floor of Ellis Library will be open from midnight to 7 am, and some library services will not be available. If you need research help, consider using our 24/7 chat service.

home Gateway Carousel, J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library, Newsletter, Workshops Explore the Future of Research: AI Tools in Action

Explore the Future of Research: AI Tools in Action

Part 1: AI Research Tools – Demos & Ethical Considerations
In this 30-minute session, we’ll demo a range of AI research tools and dive into the ethical questions they raise. From bias and transparency to academic integrity, we’ll explore what responsible use of AI in research really looks like.

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Click here to register for this online workshop.


Part 2: Discover Keenious

Learn how Keenious, an AI-powered research assistant, can transform the way you explore academic literature. Sponsored by the library, this session introduces you to a tool that helps you uncover relevant papers and ideas—starting from just a few sentences.

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Click here to register for this online workshop.

Attend one or both—each session offers unique insights and hands-on value. Whether you’re a student or faculty member this series will help you harness AI thoughtfully and effectively in your academic journey.

home Gateway Carousel, J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library, Newsletter, Workshops Navigating the New Discover@MU Library Search Tool

Navigating the New Discover@MU Library Search Tool

Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Register here for this online workshop.

Discover@MU is your gateway to MU Libraries. Find books, articles, videos and more with just one search. Learn where to enter a basic search and where to find filters; how to get the full text of books and articles, whether in print or online, and learn how to save or download them for later use; and discover a unique tool in that database that can make research easier.

home Staff news Libraries All-Staff Meeting Recording

Libraries All-Staff Meeting Recording

Click here for August 12 All-Staff Meeting recording.

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Library Intro for Distance Students

Online workshops offered on August 20 and 29.
Click here to register.

If you’re new to MU as a distance student, join us for this webinar to learn how MU Libraries is here for you in your academic journey. We’ll discuss how to access academic research online, how to get books, and how to get help. This webinar is aimed at both graduate and undergraduate students who will be primarily working off campus and outside the Columbia area.

Can’t attend this workshop? Click here to see all library workshop recordings.