Please join us for a special tour of Ellis Library and learn the history of this fascinating building and how it has evolved in the last 100 years.

Tours will take place from 6-8 pm on Oct. 9. Please meet inside the north entrance of Ellis Library.

Copyright Conundrums
Oct. 9 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Copyright raises many questions: What can I use freely? When do I need to get permission? What is covered by copyright? How do I protect my intellectual property? This workshop will provide an overview of U.S. copyright law in the academic setting and point the way to resources that help in making decisions and knowing when to seek legal advice.

Anne Barker, Head of Research Services

Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face: Rm. 213, 2nd Floor, Ellis Library and live online
Registration Preferred. http//tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops

Visit Ellis Library after the Homecoming Parade from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10 for refreshments, tours and family activities. The first 100 kids will receive a free mini pumpkin. This event is free and open to the public.

Introduction to Endnote
Oct. 2 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Endnote is a powerful program for storing citation data and producing intext citations and bibliographies in a plethora of formats. Learn how to put this tool to work for your academic writing.

Michael Muchow, Humanities Librarian

Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face: Rm. 213, 2nd Floor, Ellis Library and live online
Registration Preferred. http//tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops

Web of Science: Basics and More
Sept. 25 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to identify most cited articles, top researchers and highly ranked journals in specific subject areas. Locate review articles. Create search and citation alerts to easily keep current in your field.
Janice Dysart, Science Librarian; Noel Kopriva, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Librarian

Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face: Rm. 213, 2nd Floor, Ellis Library and live online
Registration Preferred. http//tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops

The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Grace Atkins has been hired as our new User Engagement Librarian. She began work at the beginning of the fall semester. Grace recently completed her Master of Science in information studies with a specialization in academic libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College. In addition to serving as the User Engagement Librarian for Ellis Library’s research and information services division, she will serve as the subject specialist for digital storytelling and film studies. Grace can be reached at 573-882-2814 or atkinsge@missouri.edu.

Teaching with Primary Sources in Special Collections
Sept. 18 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Did you know the library has over 90,000 unique materials in Special Collections? This workshop is an in-depth look at enriching student learning through hands-on access to historical collections and primary sources. We’ll provide an overview of the collections, assignment ideas, and best practices for integrating Special Collections into student work.

Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face: Rm. 213, 2nd Floor, Ellis Library and live online
Registration Preferred. http//tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops

Workshop recordings at: libraryguides.missouri.edu/recordingsandtutorials

Kelli Hansen, Print Collections Librarian, Special Collections

RHA Library Forum
Tuesday, September 15th, 6-7 p.m.
Benton-Bingham Ballroom

RHA and MU Libraries are sponsoring a forum on the proposed student library fee. Come see a short presentation and participate in the Q&A. All students welcome. Food and drink provided.

Exploring America with William Least-Heat Moon
September 11-30
Ellis Library Colonnade

Come see this unique exhibit, which includes the author's books, manuscripts, journals, writing tools and photos from his travels.

"Be careful going in search of adventure–it's ridiculously easy to find."
–William Least Heat-Moon

Demystifying the Literature Review (Part 1)

Join us on September 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Room 213 of Ellis Library or live online. Jonathan Cisco from the Campus Writing Program will demystify the literature review by simplifying its components and purpose. He will lead you in a series of easy, practical steps to structure and write your own literature review for your discipline. Registration preferred: http://tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops.