Open Access Week is a global event with activities that promote and provide information on the advantages of
open access to academic and research communities. The 2015 Open Access Week theme is Open for Collaboration.
Join colleagues at Mizzou to learn more about the benefits of free, immediate, online access to scholarly research.

FREE INFORMATION AND EVENTS
All week check out our exhibit in the Ellis Library Colonnade. Learn about open access on Graduate Profession Council (GPC)
and Missouri Students Association (MSA) social media.

Monday, October 19, 11:00 to 1:00
Open Access Information at the Student Center Information Tables
Pick up literature and speak to MU graduate students and MU librarians about open access.

Tuesday, October 20, 1:00 to 2:00
Webinar: Faculty Perspectives on Publishing Open Access in Ellis Room 114A
Association of College and Research Libraries and CHOICE
http://acrlchoice.learningtimesevents.org/webinar-oct202015/

Wednesday, October 21, 4:00 to 5:00
Open for Collaboration at Mizzou: Open Access Panel in Ellis Room 114A
Hear from four MU faculty members involved in different aspects of making open access material available.

Thursday, October 22, 11:00 to 1:00
Open Access Information in Ellis Library Colonnade
Pick up literature and speak to MU librarians about open access.

Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact
Oct. 16 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Utilize ORCID, Google Scholar Profile, MOspace, h-index, impact factors and more to maximize your professional impact. Learn how to set up accounts and make these tools work for you!
Janice Dysart, Science Librarian; Rebecca Graves, Health Sciences 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

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