The MU Libraries Undergraduate Research Contest seeks to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by MU undergrads. One $500 1st place prize and one $250 2nd place prize may be awarded. Deadline for submission is March 4, 2016. All majors are eligible. For information on how to apply, visit https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/researchcontest.
Shannon Cary
Library Closed Early Due to Snow
Ellis Library, and other campus libraries, will be closed at 6 pm on Jan. 19 due to weather conditions. The libraries will reopen at 7:30 am or their usual opening time.
For more information about MU's closings, visit http://mualert.missouri.edu/.
Welcome to Timothy Perry
The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Timothy Perry has been hired as our new Special Collections Librarian. He began work during the fall semester. Tim recently completed a Master of Information degree at the University of Toronto, with specializations in Library and Information Science and in Book History and Print Culture. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classics and French from the University of Canterbury (New Zealand), a Master’s degree in Classics from the University of Canterbury, and a PhD in Classics from the University of Toronto.
More Quiet Area Computers Now Available
Looking for a quiet study space with access to computers. Check out room 213 of Ellis Library. This room is available to our users every day after 3 pm.
You can find a complete list of library study spaces at http://library.missouri.edu/about/studyspaces/.
All Floors of Ellis Library Will Be Open During Finals Week
During the regular semester, users of Ellis Libray only have access to the ground and first floors of the library from midnight to 7 am. Due to the heavy use of the library during finals week, students will have access to all floors of Ellis Library from midnight to 7 am starting Dec. 8 until the end of finals.
Bookmark Cafe Will Be Open Until 2 AM
From Dec. 13 to 16, 2015, the Bookmark Cafe in Ellis Library will be open late until 2 a.m.
Free Coffee, Nov 1-3
Stop by Bookmark Cafe in Ellis Library from 10 to 11 pm on Nov 1, 2 or 3 to get a free cup of drip coffee!
Native American Voices, Nov. 4
The MU Libraries in conjunction with MSA student group Four Directions: Indigenous Peoples and Allies are pleased to present a very special event to take place in Ellis Library's Room 114A on Wednesday, November 4, 1-2pm.
The spiritual elder of the Otoe-Missouria tribe, Dr. Aaron Gawhega, and his son Michael Gawhega, the tribe's Executive Director, are coming from Oklahoma to speak. In addition to the message from these elders, there will be a brief showcase of Native Americans' exact words as they were recorded in our library's collection of 19th century government documents, and a corresponding exhibit in the colonnade display cases. This will be a unique opportunity to learn about and appreciate the people for whom our state and our campus are named.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Mendeley Training, Oct. 29
Learn about Mendeley
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015
3-4 pm
Ellis Library Room 114A
Friday Workshop, Oct. 23
Turnitin and LibX
Oct. 23 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Learn about the online plagiarism detection service for your thesis and add LibX to your browser to link quickly from content found on the web to access the MU Libraries’ catalog, e-journals and e-resources.
Judy Maseles, Head Science Branch Libraries
Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face: Rm. 213, 2nd Floor, Ellis Library and live online
Registration Preferred. http//tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops