- UMKC Libraries’ research librarian and OER coordinator Scott Curtis was interviewed by the Kansas City Star. His Open Educational Resources guide is featured in the article and video. Our own open education and outreach librarian Grace Atkins partnered with him to make that guide, and they’re working together on the UM System’s Affordable & Open Educational Resources initiative. The A&OER grant program was announced today in an email from President Choi. Expect to see a great deal of publicity around this initiative.
- In other news, the Grand Reading Room made it to the front page of Reddit! 9,000+ upvotes!
https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/comments/7875dw/library_sunset/
Shannon Cary
Mizzou Store Staff Appreciation Event
The Mizzou Store is having an appreciation sale on Nov. 15 to thank all faculty and staff for all that they do to keep Mizzou running.
Sale includes but not limited to:
- Discounts past educational pricing on Apple Products
- 25% discount on Mizzou Gear & Gifts, ZOUtique, Cosmetics and clearance
New MUSE Posts
Marketing Highlights
Check out the latest Library Ambassadors newsletter.
Special Collections got a shout out on Twitter this week after a surprising instruction session: https://twitter.com/TheGreatKatee/status/920012886423957507.
Don’t forget to stop by the Homecoming Open House tomorrow at Ellis Library!
United Way Penny Wars
Penny Wars is H-U-G-E! Don’t miss out on the fun.
Several divisions are going gangbusters! We encourage all of you to participate. Find a penny on the ground? Heads up or otherwise, it will bring luck to someone less fortunate.
The Penny Wars along with the raffle and Candy count will end October 27th.
The division with the most change/money in their jar/s will win bragging rights for the whole year!
#MizzouLU
Library Management Team Information and Action Items, 10/17/17
Sign Up Now for Reverse Trick-or-Treating
Start preparing your Halloween costumes and getting your treats together, because it’s time for reverse trick-or-treating at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Last year the libraries participated and it was a wonderful time. We delivered goody bags that had coloring books, playdoh, toys, etc.
Reverse trick-or-treating will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. If you are interested in participating, either by donating items or joining for the actual event, please email Taira Meadowcroft meadowcroftt@health.missouri.edu
Things to consider for items you want to buy for the kids: “Candy is allowed, but there is a possibility some patients may have restricted diets, so sugar-free candy or toys are also welcome. Suggested treats include stickers, pencils, costume jewelry, toy cars, bouncy balls, key chains, coloring books, Play-Doh and items appropriate for teenagers. Because of latex allergies and choking hazards, no latex balloons are allowed.”
New MUSE Posts
In the News
“Campus launches ‘With Illinois’ campaign”
iSchool at Illinois: News & Notes, October 2017
Scoville, Emerson, and James Win Research Poster Award
Congratulations to Caryn Scoville, Katy Emerson, and Caroline James, who won the award for Best Research Poster at the 2017 Meeting of the Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association!
You can read more about the award here. Their poster was titled “Almost One out of Five Requested Articles are Freely Available to the Public.” Well done!