Web tip of the week, Feb. 19, 2018
Events for the weekend: Missouri Theater, Youth Pollinator Habitat Project and more.
Shannon Cary
Goodbye to Caroline James
Caroline James has resigned from her position with Health Sciences and Ellis Library ILL. Her last day will be Friday, February 23.
In the News
“Local dog gets a chance at a new foot, thanks to 3-D printing”
Columbia Missourian, Feb. 15, 2018
“Black History Month exhibit showcases black wartime art and literature”
Columbia Missourian, Feb. 20, 2018
“Paul Pepper: Joan Stack, Missouri State Historical Society, “Black History Month Exhibit”
KBIA, Feb. 22, 2018
Robin Kespohl, 1941-2018
Columbia Daily Tribune, Feb. 22, 2018
University Libraries and Center for Research Libraries Partner to Digitize Microfilm
The University of Missouri Libraries maintain large historical collections on microfilm, which are deteriorating and infrequently used. In order to ensure future access to these materials while also reducing the cost, space, and staffing demands of this format, the University Libraries plan to transfer most of its microform holdings to the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), a long-standing central repository located in Chicago.
The University of Missouri has been a member of CRL since 1962; this membership allows our users to access CRL collections. CRL has been a reliable partner, providing rapid delivery of materials for extended loan periods and in some cases digitizing on demand. This transfer of materials will allow MU students and faculty ongoing access to the microfilm collections, although there will be some temporary interruption as materials are moved. The records for the materials will be added to the University Libraries’ online catalog, so they can be easily requested. The Libraries will maintain several microform and microfilm readers for patron use.
The University Libraries will retain master copies of University of Missouri dissertations and theses and all government documents received as part of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
For more information, please contact Associate University Librarian Jeannette Pierce at pierceja@missouri.edu.
Travel Mileage Reimbursement Update
The following notice refers to an update in the University transportation policy as of Feb. 1, 2018. This revision reduces the mileage reimbursement for travel from 50.0 cents to 37 cents per mile.
Jacqueline has updated the travel forms to reflect this change. Please use the updated travel forms on the Libraries Staff Web: Home under the Travel Forms section. http://libraryguides.missouri.edu/staff
Please replace any locally saved forms with these new versions to report the most accurate amounts when requesting travel and requesting a travel reimbursement.
Marketing Highlights
- One of our most popular recent Instagram posts demonstrates that the University Libraries and our followers value diversity.
- We are handing out free cell phone card holders, so students and faculty have a place to keep their ID when they are using Ellis Library after 10pm.
Library Management Team Information and Action Items, 2/13/18
New MUSE Posts
War, Peace, and Black Progress: Images from the Collections of The State Historical Society and the University Libraries
Ellis Library Colonnade
February 5 – March 31
War, Peace, and Black Progress is a collaborative exhibit between The State Historical Society of Missouri and the University Libraries Special Collections. Visitors will see illustrated books dealing with the African American experience in World War I and II and contemplate images of black soldiers fighting during the Civil War. Also on display are editorial cartoons related to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s opposition to the Vietnam War and cartoons from the 1980s and 1990s responding to the quest for liberty and regime change in South Africa.
Some Printing Guidelines for the Libraries
University Libraries Administration wanted to send out some quick reminders about using Digiprint/Printing Services.
- If you need to print promotional materials for the Libraries, please check with Shannon to make sure these items meet Libraries and MU standards. Shannon can also help you with logistics of getting items printed.
- If you want to send items to Digiprint directly, please check with Jacqueline or Kathy to make sure you are using the correct MOCode.
- All printing receipts must be given to Jacqueline, so she can reconcile billing from Digiprint/Printing Services.
If you have any questions at all about printing items for the Libraries, feel free to contact Shannon.
Thanks,
Shannon Cary
Kathy Peters
Jacqueline Rash