The University of Missouri System has a partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental. The UM System asks all faculty/staff to utilize this program when traveling for university business. You will also receive a 5% discount if you use these companies for personal rental car use. Contact Jacqueline Rash for the discount code or more information.
Shannon Cary
In the News
“President Choi and Chancellor Cartwright give updates on budget cuts, faculty retention, cost of attendance”
The Maneater, May 4, 2018
“MU invests in training center for educators”
KOMU.com, May 9, 2018
“Columbia man arrested for allegedly taking pictures of individual in Ellis Library bathroom”
ABC17News.com (and other outlets), May 10, 2018
Call for Library Committees
It’s the time of year to volunteer for Library Committees. Please send in your self-nominations to me by May 31. Information and current committee lists can be found on the staff web page at http://libraryguides.missouri.edu/staff/committees. New terms will start on July 1, 2018.
There are openings on the following committees:
- Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee
- Staff Development Committee
- Undergraduate Research Paper Contest Committee
- Ellis Library Space and Facilities Advisory Committee
- Instruction Committee (committee charge attached)
Additionally, the Staff Advisory Group is seeking nominations and self-nominations for the vice chair and recorder positions. Elections will be held after May 31 so that you can vote on those nominated. New terms will start on July 1, 2018.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
Sheryl Cullina, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Manager – Libraries
573.882.9166
Employment Opportunities
The Libraries have an immediate opening for the following staff positions:
- Human Resources Assistant (part-time)- 26430
- Library Information Specialist, Journalism Library – 26454
- This position is open to current university employees only.
For additional information, including the job description, salary, and shift, please visit the Libraries webpage at http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/employopp/#staff_job_openings.
Thanks Grads!
The MU Libraries currently employs over 150 student workers. It would not be possible to run the Libraries without them! Thirty-four of our student workers will graduate this semester.
We wish all of our students best of luck on their finals, and congratulate our graduating seniors and graduate students.
For information about empolyment at the Libraries, visit http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/.
Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
After you graduate, the University 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 University Libraries, wish you the very best in your future endeavors!
Ellis Library Extended Hours for Finals
Ellis Library will be open continuously until Friday, May 11 at 7 pm. For additional information about service hours and specialized library hours, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.
New MUSE Posts
Goodbye to Mary McFillen and Noah Hartsfield
Mary McFillen has accepted a new position with the MU Veterinary Health Center. Her last day at the Journalism Library will be Friday, May 18.
Noah Hartsfield has accepted a new position as a Sourcing Specialist with University of Missouri System HR. His last day in Ellis Library will be Friday, May 18.
In the News
“Looking back on Spanish flu: ‘A serious epidemic of influenza is impending’”
Columbia Missourian, May 3, 2018