LMT 02.20.24 Information and Action Items
Shannon Cary
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 4-8
Severe weather preparedness week is an annual initiative between the National Weather Service and State Emergency Management Agencies across the country. In Missouri, Severe Weather Preparedness Week is in March. This year it is March 4 – 8. The statewide tornado drill will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6. The National Weather Service will issue a Routine Weekly Test (RWT) to NOAA Weather radios to initiate the drill. As with a real tornado warning, this will activate the Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) system in Boone County at the same time. MUPD will test the campus emergency notification system at 11 a.m. A test tornado warning will be sent out through MU Alert via text, email, Alertus beacons, and the Mizzou Safe app. The purpose of the drill is to involve our campus community in preparing for life-threatening severe weather events such as tornadoes, flash floods, and damaging straight line winds and understanding how they should respond to these hazards.
In the News
“Walt from the vault”
Show Me Mizzou, Feb. 28, 2024
Faculty Achievements: Marie Concannon
Office of the Provost Newsletter, Feb. 29, 2024
MU Libraries Receive Mizzou Forward Funding for Two Grant Proposals
1. The University Libraries received $7,500 from the Mizzou Forward Student Success Enhancement Grant to establish a Wellbeing Book Collection. The Wellbeing Book Collection will consist of approximately 300 new, physical books to be purchased and located in a highly visible location on the first floor of Ellis Library colonnade, close to library service desks, exhibits and the Bookmark Cafe.
2. The University Libraries received $75,000-$100,000 to buy more e-books to support student research and learning. This the second year that the Libraries will receive grant money for e-books.
36. MizzouForward Grant Proposal – Wellbeing Book Collection
32. Enhancing Student Success at Mizzou Ebooks proposal 2024
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Preservation Update
Michaelle Dorsey is now the contact person for all issues related preservation for all libraries. Contact her for questions about data loggers and environmental monitoring, advice on enclosures or repairs, and any other preservation issues. dorseym@missouri.edu
Special Collections Contacts
• Instruction services and tours: John Henry Adams, j.adams@missouri.edu
• Potential acquisitions and donations for Special Collections: Kelli Hansen, hansenkb@missouri.edu
• Not sure who to contact: SpecialCollections@missouri.edu
University Archives Contacts
• Reference questions, research visits, and tours: Gary Cox, coxgd@missouri.edu
• Donating University-related items or transferring University records to University Archives: Anselm Huelsbergen, huelsbergena@missouri.edu
• Hours, locations, and other questions: muarchives@missouri.edu
A couple of notes:
There is no public microfilm reader available in Special Collections, and most microfilms are no longer accessed through Special Collections. The public microfilm reader is now located just outside the Digital Media Lab. For access to microfilms that are located in Ellis Library General Collections, contact Cindy Cotner.
Special Collections no longer collects University of Missouri publications. The SPEC MU collection was transferred to University Archives. For questions about University of Missouri history or publications, contact muarchives@missouri.edu.
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Digital Media Lab in Ellis Library
The Digital Media & Innovation Lab (DMiL) in Ellis Library provides innovative technology and resources for your creative projects. The lab has an Audio Recording Booth, Digital Art Tools, and 3D Scanners in Room 156; an 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 156.
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Questions & Consultation email: ellisdml@missouri.edu