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Finding the Best Study Space

We have spaces for everyone. If you prefer silence, check out rooms 201 and 202 in Ellis Library. Check out this Ellis Library floorplan to see all the quiet spots. Journalism also has four private personal study pods on the bottom floor that are first come, first served.

If you don’t prefer complete silence, try the Information Commons (the first floor of Ellis Library). Or the Bookmark Café on the ground floor for coffee and conversation. You can always take a look at the Ellis Library sensory map to find the best study space for you.

If it’s a group study spot you are searching for, try to reserve one of the group study rooms in either Ellis, Engineering, or Journalism. They can be reserved for up to two hours for each group. Some also have Solstice monitors to help groups studying together share information with one another. Whatever you need, make sure and plan ahead, as rooms fill up quickly! Currently, the Health Sciences Library is under renovation.

Remember, if your program has its own library, be sure to check out those spaces, as they are often designated specifically for you!

home Staff news Goodbye to Nick Raines

Goodbye to Nick Raines

Nick Raines last day with Mizzou was August 5. Nick was a valued member of the University Libraries advancement team, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

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Highlighted Newshub Posts

home Staff news Goodbye to Gary Cox

Goodbye to Gary Cox

Gary Cox, after 21 years of service to the MU Libraries and the University of Missouri, will retire from his position as Reference and Public Services Archivist in University Archives. Monday, August 12th will be Gary’s last day in the office.

“Old Missouri, fair Missouri,
Dear old varsity,
Ours are hearts that fondly love thee,
Here’s a health to thee.“

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In the News

“MU Botanic Garden director using more environmentally friendly products”
Columbia Missourian, August 5, 2024

home Staff news Ellis Library Electrical Work

Ellis Library Electrical Work

Ellis Library will have some electrical panels replaced next week starting with the investigative work on Tuesday, August 13. These panels are located near the twin elevators and in the sub-basement. After that, we will have an electrical outage on Friday night, August 16, starting after 7:00 pm with the power back up before 9:00 am on Saturday, August 17. They will do another electrical shutdown on Saturday night, August 17, at 7:00 pm and be back online by 9:00 am on Sunday, August 18. Please shut down your workstations on Tuesday (8/13), Friday (8/16) and Saturday (8/17) at the end of the work day.

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New Muse Posts

Model Railroading and More

International ??? Day Books

home Staff news SAG Vice Chair Vacancy

SAG Vice Chair Vacancy

SAG is seeking a vice chair! This is a two-year appointment: one year as vice chair, and one year as chair. The vice chair assists the chair in setting the agenda and runs meetings if the chair is absent. This is not a large time commitment, and it is a great way to get involved in the libraries.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Jara Anderson (jbanderson@missouri.edu) or Jennifer Walker (walkerje@missouri.edu).

home Staff news Special Collections Update

Special Collections Update

The MU Libraries wish Kelli Hansen good luck with her new position at Cornell University. While we work to hire a new Head of Special Collections, we thank John Henry Adams, Michaelle Dorsey and Anselm Huelsbergen for providing interim assistance with Kelli’s responsibilities.

Anselm – administrative oversight for Special Collections
Michaelle – supervision of part-time staffing and the reading room
John Henry – coordination of teaching and reference services

home Staff news Goodbye to Jeff Drake

Goodbye to Jeff Drake

Best wishes to Jeff Drake who is retiring from the MU Libraries. His last day is today, August 2.