“University Archives”
The Shamrock, December 2025
In the News
“University Archives”
The Shamrock, December 2025
Shannon Cary
Library Management Team Notes 12/9/2025
Renovation Update in Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and University Archives will temporarily relocate to Ellis Library, 4 East, Room 4A41 (previously Recorded Sound) from December 15 until approximately spring break of 2026.
Special Collections
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except on holidays.
- Phone: (573) 882-0076, Email: SpecialCollections@missouri.edu
- Website: Special Collections and Archives
- Research Appointments: Use the reading room appointment calendar to book appointments (Space Availability – Special Collections – LibCal – University of Missouri)
University Archives
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, by appointment only.
- Phone: (573) 882-7567, Email: MUArchives@missouri.edu
- Website: University Archives
- Research Appointments: Email MUArchives@missouri.edu
As part of the upcoming renovation work, there will be temporary changes to restroom and room access in Ellis Library:
- All-Gender Restrooms (Outside of Room 202 and in 4 West)
These restrooms will be closed for the duration of the installation project. - Room 202 and Cast Gallery Access
During the renovations, access to Room 202 will be through the door at the west end of the Grand Reading Room (Room 201). - Noise Disruptions
There will be noise during the renovation. The most significant noise will occur during the intersession.
We appreciate your patience as these improvements are made. Stay tuned for more updates as details are finalized.
Missed a Library Workshop? Check Out Our Online Recordings
If you’ve always wanted to attend a library workshop or if you have attended but need a refresh, visit our workshop recordings page to find all of our past workshops.
In addition, you can find more introductory videos on our YouTube page.
Winter Break Hours
Ellis Library’s extended finals hours will come to a close on December 19 at 7 pm. We will have limited hours during Winter Break and return to our regular hours when the spring semester begins. The Libraries will be closed, along with the rest of the campus, the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
As always, check our Hours page for up-to-date opening and closing times:
library.missouri.edu/hours
Dec. 20 to Dec. 23
10 am-7 pm
Dec. 24
10 am-5 pm
Dec. 25 to Jan. 2
Closed
Jan. 3 to Jan. 17
10 am to 7 pm
Jan. 18
10 am to 5 pm
Jan. 19
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 21 Begins Spring Semester Schedule
Library hours are subject to change. Please check the Hours page for the latest information: < a href="https://library.missouri.edu/hours/"library.missouri.edu/hours
Congratulations, Graduates!
After you graduate, the Mizzou Libraries will still be here to serve you. To find out more about the resources available to alumni, visit Library Resources for Alumni.
All of us at the Mizzou Libraries, wish you the very best in your future endeavors!
Rebecca Graves Appointed Director of the Health Sciences Library
Mizzou Libraries is pleased to announce that Rebecca Graves has been appointed director of the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library. In this role, Rebecca will oversee a team of librarians and staff that provide support for education, patient care and research for the College of Health Sciences, Sinclair School of Nursing, the School of Medicine and MU Health Care.
Having spent many years at Mizzou, Rebecca has a deep understanding of the Mizzou campus culture and strong connections with faculty and staff—relationships that she looks forward to building upon in this new role. She previously served as the library’s education librarian, focusing on teaching students to become skilled researchers.
Most recently, Rebecca was awarded the Sinclair School of Nursing Honorary Alumni Award. The Honorary Alumni award is given to someone who shows outstanding achievement in nursing or support for the nursing profession. She was awarded this honor for her work as the education librarian, due to her profound impact on nursing students at the beginning of their nursing journey, as well as her collaborative efforts with nursing faculty on key initiatives.
Rebecca has a strong history of service to both Mizzou and the health sciences library community. She has been an active member of the Medical Library Association and the Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association since 1999. Here at Mizzou, she served on the Faculty Council (FC) from 2015 to 2021 and was the Chair of the FC Inclusion, Diversity and Equity committee from 2018 to 2021. Recently, she was a member of the Provost’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Learning Environment, which was awarded the FC Shared Governance Award.
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New Discovery Tool for U.S. and U.K. Government Information
University of Missouri Libraries and the University of Missouri Law Library are collaborating to provide Mizzou faculty, staff, and students with U.S. and U.K. government documents from today back to 1660 on the ProQuest Government Documents discovery platform. This collection is comprised of nine databases, including ProQuest Indian Claims Insight, ProQuest Trends & Policy Collection, ProQuest Statistical Insight, ProQuest Government Periodicals Index, ProQuest Supreme Court Insight, and U.K. Parliamentary Papers. Ask your subject librarian for more information about all of the databases.