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New Food and Drink Policy for Ellis Library

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The food and drink policy is intended to help the Libraries maintain a pleasant environment conducive to study and research, while preserving our collections, equipment and furnishings.

Food and Drink Allowed in Ellis Library

  • The following food & drink types are allowed in most areas, unless signage indicates otherwise:

     

     

    • Dry, non-perishable snacks such as those found in vending machines (crackers, chips, nuts, etc.)
    • Non-alcoholic drinks in covered containers
  • Meals and other types of food may be consumed in the BookMark Café and ground floor seating area near the elevators.
  • All food deliveries must be received outside of the library.
  • Please report all accidental spills to a service desk as soon as noticed so that they can be addressed.
  • Users who fail to abide by the policy will be asked to relocate to an appropriate space or to leave the library.

Restricted Food and Drink Spaces in Ellis Library

  • No food or drink will be allowed in the Special Collections areas.
  • The Ellis Reading Rooms are restricted to covered drinks only to honor the quiet policy.

Alcohol and Tobacco

In accordance with University regulation, no alcohol or tobacco products are permitted in the Libraries.

Exceptions to the Policy

  • Scheduled events and activities that include food and/or drink must be approved by Library Administration.
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Ellis Library Fall Hours 2016

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Mon-Thu:  7:30am-Midnight
Fri:  7:30am-7pm
Sat:  9am-7pm
Sun:  Noon- Midnight

The University Libraries will reduce hours for Ellis Library (and some of the specialized libraries) at the beginning of the fall semester. Ellis Library will no longer be open 24 hours, but will close most days at midnight.

In order to maintain the highest service level possible, the Libraries have increased the hours for online chat access to librarians. Students and researchers may ask questions online almost any time of day or night.

In addition, Ellis Library will be open 24 hours the week before and the week of Finals.

In addition to reducing hours, the Libraries have eliminated eight positions and will be cutting approximately $1 million in collections. These measures result from a lack of student fee revenue as well as the 5% cut to MU general operating funds. The Libraries administration continues to seek funds through a variety of sources.

All hours for Ellis Library and the specialized libraries can be found at library.missouri.edu/hours.

If you have questions, please contact Shannon Cary at carysn@missouri.edu or 573-882-4703.

 

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Fiscal Year 2017 Collections Update

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The University Libraries are proceeding with the previously announced 1.2 million dollar reduction to our collections expenditures for FY17. More information about the need for this spending reduction and how we are identifying potential savings can be found at –  University Libraries – FY17 Collections Budget update. The update now includes an initial list of titles recommended for cancellation.

Faculty and students may contact the subject librarian for their program with questions. General questions may be sent to Shannon Cary at carysn@missouri.edu. The University Libraries are committed to providing quality service and timely access to materials, though more materials will need to be acquired using our consortial and interlibrary loan services.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

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After you graduate, the MU 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 MU Libraries, wish you the very best in your future endeavors!

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Contest Sponsored by Friends of MU Libraries Awards Research Process of MU Undergrad

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Columbia, MO—Leslie Jayne Howard received the MU Libraries Undergraduate Research Award on April, 16, at the annual Friends of the MU Libraries Luncheon. Leslie, who is senior theatre major, received the award for her paper “The Sand-Castle—An Extended Family of Inspiration.” Research for the paper was completed by using the resources of the Lanford Wilson Collection, which is part of the Special Collections at the University of Missouri Libraries.

David Crespy, professor of theatre at MU, stated in his letter of support, “Leslie’s research proposal was one of the most detailed, focused, and organized proposals in the course, and she has pursued her research relentlessly in the new Lanford Wilson Theatre Collection at our Ellis Library Special Collections and Rare Books – going so far as to arrange for access to hitherto restricted papers, based upon her exhaustive investigations into Mr. Wilson’s manuscripts, correspondence, programs, and other papers.”

The MU Libraries Undergraduate Research Paper Contest seeks to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students at the University of Missouri. A preponderance of resources used to research the paper must be from the MU Libraries and the applicants must submit a brief description of their research process and sources. Any undergraduate in any discipline is invited to enter the contest, which is judged by a cross-disciplinary panel of librarians, members of The Friends of the MU Libraries and MU faculty members. The first prize winner receives a $500 prize.        

More details on the contest can be found on the webpage: libraryguides.missouri.edu/researchcontest.

 

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MU Libraries Centennial Art Competition Winners

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In the fall of 2015, as part of our year-long celebration of the one-hundredth anniversary of Ellis Library, the MU Libraries announced an art competition open to all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at the University. Students were invited to submit an original work of art based on the theme of The Library at Night. Artworks consisting of drawing, painting, photography, graphic design and fiber were submitted, and hose displayed here in the Bookmark Cafe were judged to be the very best.

A panel of five jurors from the MU campus community served as judges for the competition, and they based their selections on the following criteria:

  • Overall quality of the work and its presentation
  • Effectiveness of the art in terms of creativity, use of materials and composition
  • Effectiveness in addressing the theme of "The Library at Night"

The Grand Prize Winner of the competition is J-School Senior, Mallory Weise, for her acrylic on canvas painting, "Night Owl." Her painting will be purchased by the MU Libraries and will become a permanent part of our collections.

Notable Entries

  • A Night at the Library, Ari Wagner
  • Adventures Yet To Come, Amanda Bradley
  • Creature of the Night, Jessica Cash
  • Centennial Staircase, Noor Khreis
  • Open 24 Hours, Samantha Edwards
  • Moonlight Studying, Sarah Leituala
  • Rainy Nights, Victoria Roodhouse
  • Ghost, Michael Edson
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Bookmark Cafe Finals Hours

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For a complete listing of hours, visit library.missouri.edu.

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Extended Chat Hours

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Need research help? You can ask a librarian for help using our chat service–now available almost 24 hours a day.

During the day you can chat with MU librarians and library staff. At night, we offer access to a chat reference service called ChatStaff. They will be able to answer most research questions, except for some that are Mizzou-specific.

To access the chat service and see what hours chat reference is available, visit libraryanswers.missouri.edu.

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Centennial Fashion Exhibit, April 2016

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As part of Ellis Library’s 100th anniversary celebration, rare pieces from the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection will be featured in the Ellis Library colonnade during the months of April and May. The display will feature dress of the early 20th century as revealed in MU Savitar yearbooks and fashion magazines of the period.  Special thanks to Dr. Jean Parsons, MHCTC Curator and faculty member within the MU Department of Textile and Apparel Management, as well as Nicole Johnston, Collection Manager and TAM Instructor, for making this exhibit possible.

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Bookmark Cafe Spring Break Hours

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Bookmark Cafe Spring Break Hours, March 28-April 1

Mon 7:30am-1pm
Tues-Fri  7:30am-2pm