Shannon Cary
The Amigos Member Conference 2025 (Free)
How are libraries confronting the present moment while preparing for promising futures? The May 14th Amigos Member Conference 2025 will examine libraries’ current landscape and future possibilities.
Join fellow members for a day of inspiring ideas and future-focused conversations centered on this year’s theme: “Our Present. Our Futures.” Beginning with the opening keynote from Julie Mosbo Ballestro, the LexisNexis sponsored Amigos Member Conference 2025 will also include the Annual Member Business Meeting, several concurrent sessions, and a closing keynote presentation focused on leading library innovation from Lisa Wells.
Register as an Amigos member today for this free learning opportunity!
Staff Corner: Wake for David Truesdale
Janet Marsh, David Truesdale’s wife, is holding a wake for David on June 14. She is having the gathering catered and asked that people RSVP to janetlmarsh@gmail.com or text her at 573-864-2267.
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Ellis Library Open Extended Hours for Finals Study
Starting at 10 am on Sunday, April 27, Ellis Library will be open for 24 hours every day until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16.
For a complete listing of hours, including for all specialized libraries, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.
In the News
“Cuts to humanities will impact MU professors, renovation projects”
Columbia Missourian, April 3, 2025
“‘A gut punch’: NEH terminations hit Missouri Humanities, University of Missouri projects”
Columbia Missourian, April 24, 2025
“Donald Sanders: Playing a pivotal role in the Watergate investigation”
Vox Magazine, April 24, 2025
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Please Send Us Names of Graduating Student Workers
We have a small gift for all graduating student workers, and we will acknowledge them on social media (with their permission). So please send the names and emails of these students to Shannon (carysn@missouri.edu) by April 25. Thanks!
In the News
‘Draconian’ Layoffs, Grant Terminations Come for the NEH
Inside Higher Ed, April 14, 2025