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April 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Rm 159, Ellis Library
All Fridays @ the Library participants are invited to join librarians and archivists in a lively discussion of the workshop series. This is your chance to ask for new topics, suggest changes to the series, and reconnect with fellow researchers.
University Libraries Research & Information Services Division
As part of National Library Week, we gave out ALA coloring books to people who commented on social media about why they like the Libraries. Here are some of those comments:
Hello everyone,
Yesterday we received word that Chancellor Cartwright approved the librarians’ and archivists’ official recognition as non-tenure track faculty members (NTT). I think this is very good news, and will help raise the profile of the librarians on campus. There are details to work out, and MULAC will be doing that, but the recognition is the first big step. Thanks to all who worked on this issue over the last few years.
Most of you have probably noticed that the steam pipe work on Lowry Mall is finally over. I’m sorry the bricks are back, as I had hoped we would get a surface less slippery when wet, but at least the construction fences are gone. Planting of pansies and other annual flowers will likely start soon, so I hope we’re done with snow!
Budget planning has not moved forward, which is a bit stressful, since we still have so much uncertainty. We should know more in a week or two. I don’t think I can say no news is good news. More information will come soon, and I know we are all worried it won’t be good.
The big Library Society donor event in Room 201 is on for Friday, April 27, as many of you know, starting at 4:30 pm. I’m sorry the room will be closed all that day and night and part of the next day. We also make a lot of noise just before finals. Our donors love using that room, though, and it really helps to gain their support, which we need now more than ever. This year we are partnered with the campus Legacy Society, which is for people who have planned estate gifts, as well as with David Crespy and the Theater Department, who are providing our speaker, Tony-award winning Broadway director Marshall Mason. The program is on the Lanford Wilson papers, which we have here, and his plays. (Tickets are $50; talk to Sheila Voss if interested).
Next weekend is the Unbound Book Festival at Stephens College, which is all free and offers many interesting author talks. We have Anselm chairing a session on authors’ use of archives. Matt and others will have a table with information on Friends of the Libraries and hope to recruit some new members.
Again, congratulations to librarians and archivists on NTT status, and best wishes for the next steps.
Ann
RAIS finalized the room changes in West Reference that began in December. Here’s where you can find Nav, Joe, and Rhonda:
The E-learning Lab is still in 156. The Consultation Office has moved from 158 to 157. Feel free to come by and say hello to us all in our new spaces!
Where to Publish Your Research
April 13, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
213 Ellis Library and online
Learn how to identify publishing venues, evaluate journals and avoid “predatory publishers.”
Janice Dysart, Research & Instructional Services Librarian
Most workshops are offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face in Rm. 213 Ellis Library and live online.
To Register: tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops
“Man in Ellis bathroom photo incident arrested on child porn charge”
Columbia Daily Tribune, March 29, 2018 and various outlets
“Fake blood, real training on National Stop the Bleed Day”
Columbia Missourian, March 31, 2018
“Charge filed in Ellis Library bathroom photo case”
Columbia Daily Tribune, April 5, 2018
Be sure to complete your Personal Health Assessment and read the 2018 Healthy for Life User Guide by April 30.
If you haven’t completed the two steps required for Tier 1 of the Wellness Incentive, you’ve still got work to do before you can earn $50* in your final May paycheck** and unlock the ability to work toward the additional Tier 2 incentive of $400. To finish Tier 1, log into the Wellness Portal and:
Already done with Tier 1? Keep your momentum going! You can check in on your progress and record points-eligible activities in the Wellness Portal to get a jump-start on Tier 2.
Thank you,
The Healthy for Life team