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Families Welcome at Ellis Library After Homecoming Parade
Visit Ellis Library immediately after the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 22, for refreshments and family activities. The first 100 kids will receive a free mini pumpkin. This event is free and open to the public.
The Books of 1922 Exhibit
“The Books of 1922” celebrates the centennial of some notable works, including James Joyce’s Ulysses, T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, Virginia Woolf’s Jacob’s Room, Claude McKay’s Harlem Shadows and other books that became 20th-century standouts. The exhibit displays first edition covers and rare illustrations of Ulysses by Matisse, exploring the evolution of texts from manuscripts to beloved library copies bearing annotations by generations of students. This exhibit was created by the team of Associate Professor Frances Dickey and English major Claire Dooley.
New Episode of Voice In Podcast – Study Abroad: Asturias and Lima
Voice In is a podcast about Mizzou students. This project of the Digital Media and Innovation Lab in Ellis Library was created to learn about students’ lives and their relationship to libraries.
This is the first in the series of short interviews on Studying Abroad. In this episode, Nav Khanal, head of e-learning technologies, talks to Andrew Whelihan about his study abroad experiences in Oviedo Spain, and preparations for an upcoming one in Lima, Peru.
Check back on our site every month or subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app. https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/dml/voicein.
Skylark Bookshop Event: Devoney Looser Discusses Sister Novelists
Thursday, November 10, 2022
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
It is the nature of life in a college town like Columbia that people come and go.
And while we’re sad to say goodbye to folks, it does at least mean that we have the pleasure of welcoming them back again. So it is that we’re thrilled to welcome Devoney Looser back to Columbia to talk about her brand-new book, Sister Novelists. For readers of Prairie Fires and The Peabody Sisters, this is a fascinating, insightful biography of the most famous sister novelists before the Brontës. In a starred review, Kirkus describes the book like this: “a triumph of literary detective work and storytelling, this is a must-read for the Austen and Brontë crowd,”
Devoney will be appearing at Skylark in conversation with another well-known Austen aficionado, Janet Saidi of KBIA. It’s going to be a dazzling evening!
Central and West Stacks Reopening in Ellis Library!
After almost four months of public closure due to a windows replacement project, the Ellis Library Central and West Stacks are now reopen to the public! The 4,300 books stored in boxes during this time have been returned to their rightful spot on the shelves, and most of the other books that were removed to accommodate the construction workers are being returned as well. The catalog has been updated to reflect that all these books are now “available” and ready to use. Any user may now enter these areas, browse the shelves and pull books they want. Or users may continue to place online requests on any MU Libraries book for library staff to retrieve in one to two business days.
In addition, new windows have been installed that are better at protecting the books from the heat and cold of the weather. On this project we replaced 148 windows and restored 44 windows. The new aluminum windows increase energy efficiency, offer improved sound reduction and superior water resistance. We were also able to maintain the aesthetics of the original windows. There are thirty windows that now utilize Spandrel glazing, an application designed to be opaque. We appreciate the patience of our library users while this work was being done to improve Ellis Library.
Questions? Ask for help at the Ellis Library Checkout and Information Desk, which is located on the first floor next to the north entrance (close to Lowry Mall), or email us at ask@missouri.libanswers.com.
Welcome to the Mizzou Libraries
Welcome Tigers! We’re so glad you chose Mizzou, and we want to introduce you to the library resources and services that will be vital to your success at Mizzou. Visit our Welcome website to get started. We hope you have a safe and successful semester!
Changes to the Library Catalog
This summer, the University of Missouri System Libraries changed the search features that affect how to search for library materials. The contract for our previous library catalog had ended, and that vendor chose not to submit a bid to renew the contract. Consequently, we had to choose a new vendor. We know that change can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we all learn how to use the new catalog, which continues to evolve. Despite the changes, the MU Libraries continue to be committed to providing our faculty and students access to the library resources needed to be successful in learning, teaching and research. We hope you’ll reach out to staff for assistance as needed.
Please visit our Changes to the Catalog page, for information on how to use the new search system.
Summer Showcase of Queer Texts at Mizzou Libraries
August is Pride Month in Columbia and to celebrate, Mizzou Libraries is showcasing queer texts found in our collection. Thank you to Jeron Hicks, senior English student, who curated this display to share with the Mizzou community.
Choices for this exhibit were not made to recognize the most prestigious poetry and prose of queer writing, nor to showcase the innumerable overshadowed works compiled by history: rather, the intention is to blend these categories and recognize that the value of LGBTQ+ literature is not fashioned purely by its initial or later reception. Instead, the aim is to provide a meaningful list of authors and their works from various times and categorical convergences to be used as introduction to wide array of styles in voice, imagery, and thematic contemplation found in queer writing.
Next time in you are in Ellis Library, take some time to visit this display on the 2nd floor.
Popular Reading Collection Now Available in Ellis Library
Ellis Library isn’t just for study and work anymore. Because the Mizzou community needs leisure reading too, the MU Libraries in partnership with the Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL) are proud to announce the debut of a Popular Reading Collection in the Lounge, which is located on the first floor of Ellis Library in the Information Commons.
The Popular Reading Collection consists of books, magazines, comic books and some graphic novels that have been donated from DBRL. Library users may read these materials in the library or take them home. When they are finished, materials should be returned to Ellis Library, the Columbia Public Library, or dropped in any MU Libraries or DBRL bookdrop. The collection will be restocked once a month.
“We have heard from students over the years that they would like access to popular reading materials in Ellis Library. We are so grateful to the Daniel Boone Regional Library for collaborating on this project to make this material available to our users,” said Deb Ward.
The items in this collection are not part of the regular MU Libraries or DBRL circulating collection. You will not be able to search these books in either library’s catalog, and you do not need to check them out.
Follow the MU Libraries on Instagram @mizzou.libraries for updates on what is available in the collection.