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Dine & Draft: Write with Support (and Sandwiches!)

Got an English 1000 paper to tackle? Join us for the very first Dine & Draft on Wednesday, October 22, from 4–8 p.m. in Ellis Library rooms 115 and 114a. This event is designed just for English 1000 students who want to make real progress on their draft while having support (and food) nearby.

Here’s how it works: bring your draft-in-progress, even just your notes and outline, and settle in for a productive writing session. Writing Center tutors and research librarians will be available throughout the evening to answer your questions, give feedback, and help you move forward with confidence. Whether you’re brainstorming, structuring your essay, integrating sources, or polishing your citations, you’ll have experts right at your side.

And because writing is always easier when you’re not running on empty, we’ll have sandwiches for the first students who arrive, along with a relaxed, focused environment to keep you fueled. Think of it as a study session meets writing workshop, with a little extra motivation to get that draft done. Don’t miss this chance to knock out your English 1000 paper with expert help for when you get stuck!

Research Smarter With Lean Library

Access Mizzou Libraries—Anywhere, Anytime.
Lean Library is a free browser extension available to all current Mizzou students, faculty, and staff. Whether starting your research on Google Scholar, a publisher’s site, or anywhere else online, Lean Library helps you seamlessly connect to library resources—even when you’re off campus or not on Tiger WiFi.
Here’s how it works:

  • Automatically checks if Mizzou Libraries has access to the article or book you’re viewing.
  • Provides direct links to full-text content when available.
  • Prompts you to log in using MU’s Single Sign-On (SSO)—just like email or Canvas.


Need something we don’t have?

Lean Library makes it easy to request articles and books through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service—at no cost to you.

Getting started is easy:
Download the Lean Library extension, select the University of Missouri, Columbia, and start accessing library content wherever your research takes you.

For more information, visit our Lean Library guide.

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Digital Media and Innovation Lab in Ellis Library

The Digital Media and Innovation Lab (DMiL) in Ellis Library provides innovative technology and resources for your creative projects.  The DMiL has an Audio Recording Booth, Digital Art Tools, and 3D Scanners in Room 156; interview recording room in Room 157, and a film studio in Room 3E21.

The DMiL is complemented by the Information Commons computers and equipment checkout at the checkout & information desk.  The DMiL is available to students for class or personal projects.

You can make a reservation and check-in or stop by for a consultation in Room 153.

Monday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Questions & Consultation email: ellisdml@missouri.edu

home Staff news Jill Kline Named MLA Outstanding New Librarian

Jill Kline Named MLA Outstanding New Librarian

From the MLA 2025 Conference Program:

“The Outstanding New Librarian Award recognizes a librarian with at least 1 year of Missouri-based experience (and less than 5 years in the field) who has contributed significantly to improving and advancing library and information services. This year’s recipient is Jill Kline, Student Success Librarian at University of Missouri Libraries. In her 2 years at Mizzou, Jill has reached thousands of students through instructional sessions and campuswide events. She has created new library learning tools, secured grant funding for a well being book collection, and presented at regional conferences, including MLA. Student surveys of her instructional sessions have shown that more than 95% of students stated that they would be more likely to use Library tools, thanks to her guidance. Jill has led instruction sessions for middle and high school students, while codeveloping a new graduate library workshop. She has also served on university-wide committees, assisting with first-generation student success and AI literacy.”

Congratulations, Jill!

home Staff news Committee Memberships Updated

Committee Memberships Updated

All 2025-2027 library committee members have received their appointment letters, and the rosters have been updated on the staff web page. Once chairs have been picked for the committees, they need to be updated. (Contact Shannon Cary to update the page.)

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Marketing Highlight

Check out the School of Engineering’s Instagram reel about the Engineering Library.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPEnDYgDbFc/?igsh=MXJxMmV4eGZrejh4

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home Staff news Library Management Team Notes

Library Management Team Notes

2025.09.16 LMT Minutes

Correction: In the 8/12 Library Management Team notes, the Opportunity, Belonging and Accessibility Committee was incorrectly listed as the Organizational Business and Administration Committee.

home Staff news Next Opportunity to Get a Professional Portrait, Sept. 25

Next Opportunity to Get a Professional Portrait, Sept. 25

If you need a new professional portrait, contact Shannon Cary (carysn@missouri.edu) for a MOcode.