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Show Me Mizzou, Oct. 11, 2023
Shannon Cary
Library Management Team Action and Information Items 10/18/2023
Staff Development Committee Appointments
The following committee appointments have been approved for this academic year. Thanks to everyone who volunteered.
Staff Development Committee
Abbie Brown: 2023-2025
Shannon Cary, SAG Chair: ex officio
Ying Hu: 2023-2025
Colleen Smith: 2023-2026
Rhonda Whithaus: 2023-2026
LMT Liaison: Kathy Peters
Staff Advisory Group Notes 9/21/2023
Spring 2024 Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference Call for Proposals
Deadline for Submissions: November 30, 2023
The Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference invites you to share your research, ideas and best practices for using, creating or adapting A&OER.
The theme of this year’s conference will be “OER: A Student-Focused” and will focus on faculty/instructor experiences adopting and adapting OER, creative uses for OER in the classroom, the impact of OER on student outcomes, open practice and pedagogy. Keynote announcement coming soon!
The Conference will be held virtually on March 7, 2024. Click here for more information.
Proposals: We welcome proposals for presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and roundtables from faculty, librarians, instructional designers, students, and any other educator or constituent involved in creating, using, or adapting Affordable and Open Educational Resources. Proposals should keep the conference theme in mind, however, you are encouraged to shape your proposed sessions to present your unique experiences with A&OER. We strongly encourage you to actively engage your session participants with a hands-on activity or by providing them with other materials they can use.
Submission Details
• The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2023.
• Proposals should include: Title; Abstract (approximately 250 words); Audience Learning Outcomes; and Information for each speaker (name, title, institution, short bio, and email address)
• Proposals can be submitted here.
• Submissions will be evaluated on their relevance and ability to contribute to the theme of Strengthening Teaching and Learning Through OER.
• The Conference Planning Committee will notify presenters of their decision in December 2023.
If you have any questions please contact Christina Virden, MOBIUS, christina@mobiusconsortium.org, or Scott Curtis, University of Missouri Kansas City, curtissa@umkc.edu.
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Lockers With Chargers Available in Ellis Library
Looking for a place to store your items and charge your phone? Personal storage lockers with USB chargers are available in Ellis Library, next to the elevators on the main floor.
These lockers are free to use, but a Mizzou TigerCard (MU ID) is required for access. These lockers were purchased with funds from the Enhance Mizzou student fee.
Spacesaver Lockers
- There are two USB charger ports to charge electronic devices in each locker. Chargers are available at the Check Out and Information Desk.
- You can only use one locker at a time.
- Lockers can only be used for one day at a time. Any items left in the lockers overnight will be taken to Lost and Found at the Ellis Library West Entrance Desk.
Instructions
- Push on the door to open the locker door. Available lockers have a green light on the numbered panel. Occupied lockers have a red light.
- Put Items in the locker.Charge electronic devices by plugging into USB charger ports.
- Close locker door. Press your Mizzou TigerCard against the numbered panel to lock the door. The light will turn red. Remember your locker number.
- Open the locked door by pressing your Mizzou TigerCard against the numbered panel. The light will turn green and the door will open.
Contact the Ellis Safety Team at the West or North entrance if you have any problems using the lockers.
Special Spaces in Mizzou Libraries: Prayer Hall
An interfaith meditation and prayer space is designated for use at the southeast corner of the first floor that offers a secluded space in Ellis library.
We’ve placed signage in the area that requests respect for those engaged in meditation or prayer. In less busy times, you might be able to reserve an open study room for a more private space.
The Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity maintains a list of spaces on campus that can be used for meditation and prayer.
Librarians, Staff Members and Student Workers Needed for Homecoming Open House
I emailed (see below) everyone earlier that we need help with the Homecoming Open House at Ellis Library. I wanted to let you know that LMT has approved overtime pay for staff members who want to help out. You may also be able to work out leave time with your supervisor if that is your preference. Also, if you have any student workers who might want some extra hours, please let them know about this opportunity. And thanks to Cindy Cotner and Jeannette Pierce who have already said they would pitch in! Mara Inge will be offering historical tours. Thanks, Mara!
“Good morning! We will be hosting our annual Ellis Library Open House after the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 22. The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon, and we will also need some help with set up starting around 9 a.m. It’s always a fun event, we provide snacks and drinks, plus family-friendly activities, such as button-making and decorating mini pumpkins.
If you can help out (please check with your supervisor first), please let me know by the end of this week.”
Prices and Wages Guide is TikTok Famous
Taira Meadowcroft noticed a TikTok in which the creator was explaining the difference in the cost of living for Boomers vs. Gen Z/Millennials. Taira was curious about her research and noticed that she was using the Prices and Wages guide, created by Marie Concannon, to do some of her research!
