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Roper Designated Emerita III
Congratulations to Paula Roper, who has been designated Librarian Emerita III, to honor and recognize the many contributions” she made during her career at MU.
Goodbye to Larry Dietzel
Larry Dietzel has renewed his Peace Officer license and is returning to law enforcement duties. His last day with the Libraries will be Mon, Sep 22. If you would like to wish him well, please stop by Admin Office between 11am-12pm on Mon morning.
Going Away Reception for Gabe Harman
Please join us in wishing Gabe Harman well as he departs Mizzou for a new adventure. We’ll have bagels and coffee/tea starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday 9/16 in the Journalism Library Conference Room, room 102A. Reception will end by 11:30.
Mizzou Libraries Launch a New Library Catalog Option
Mizzou Libraries have added a more traditional catalog option to our homepage. Simply called “Catalog,” the link is located directly below the Discover@MU search box. The Catalog is ideal for users who want to search our physical format collections or prefer traditional browsing functionality. It will also be used to access information about physical items on Reserve at our service desks. You can access the Catalog here.
Additionally, the Catalog makes it easier for users to renew multiple University of Missouri items at once. Please note that MOBIUS loans cannot be renewed through the Catalog.
Importantly, the Catalog does not replace Discover@MU. Discover@MU remains the best tool for broad searches across our physical and online collections, including MOspace, the Digital Library, and more.
Welcome to Jennifer Brady
The Mizzou Libraries are pleased to welcome Jennifer Brady as head of the Zalk Veterinary Medical Library.
Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Jennifer brings a deep passion for education, literacy and community service. She holds an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration and Instructional Design from Lindenwood University. Her dissertation, “Embedded Librarians and Student Success in Graduate Nursing Programs,” reflects her commitment to student achievement and academic support.
She also holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington iSchool and a B.S.E.d. in Secondary English Education from Missouri State University.
Jennifer has worked in both public and academic libraries since 2014, but her love of libraries began even earlier. As a high school student, she launched her first library as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project—a GED study center and library housed in the Missouri Hotel, a homeless shelter in Springfield. This project served the community for several years until the facility’s closure.
We are thrilled to have Jennifer. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
Ashley Granger Receives Chancellor’s Staff Award
Ashley Granger, a senior library specialist in cataloging and metadata at Ellis Library, received the 2025 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award in the Technical/Paraprofessional category.
Each year, the University of Missouri recognizes 12 Outstanding Staff Award recipients nominated by peers for their exemplary service and dedication to Mizzou and the University of Missouri System. These staff members reflect the best of the University community through their job performance, job-related personal qualities, relationships with associates, and commitment to Mizzou’s mission and values. The awards are a highlight of the Staff Advisory Council’s Staff Recognition Week.
Congratulations to Ashley!
Welcome to Dr. Marian Toledo Candelaria
The Mizzou Libraries are pleased to announce that Dr. Marian Toledo Candelaria has been hired as the head of Special Collections. Marian previously worked at the University of Virginia as the manager for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Education and Human Development. Her previous roles include program manager for Rare Book School and writing and multimodal communication specialist at the University of Waterloo. She holds a doctorate in history and Scottish studies from the University of Guelph and a master’s degree in library and information science from Simmons University.