Digital Services welcomes Ying Hu as the Digital Services Library Information Specialist, Senior. She replaces Mitch Sumner, whose last day was August 1. Ying began working in Digital Services as a Library Information Specialist last October. In her new position, she will supervise student workers performing digitization work.
Shannon Cary
An Autumn Evening for the Libraries
Friends of the University Libraries invites you to
An Autumn Evening for the Libraries
Thursday, October 24, 2019
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies
605 Elm Street (across from Peace Park)
Parking is available in the parking lot directly behind the building.
Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music, a tour of the fabulous art gallery with Dr. Joan Stack and a short program. The attire is business casual.
Tickets are $75 per person. Proceeds will go toward renovations in Ellis Library to accommodate the University Archives move from Lewis Hall.
There are two sponsorship opportunities available: $250 level receives two tickets to the event, $500 level receives four tickets to the event
Please respond by October 11, 2019. Send payment to 104 Ellis Library, Attn: Ali Sauer, Columbia, MO 65201-5149. Call Ali at 573-882-9168 for credit card payments. Email sauera@missouri.edu with questions.
Families Welcome at Ellis Library Open House After the Homecoming Parade
Visit Ellis Library immediately after the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 12 for refreshments and family activities.The first 100 kids will receive a free mini pumpkin. This event is free and open to the public.
University Archives Continues Semester-Long 50th Anniversary Celebration
To continue the semester-long celebration of its 50th anniversary, University Archives has added a new display to the exhibits in the Ellis Library colonnade. The display Lost MU highlights buildings, walkways, and spaces on campus that no longer exist or have significantly changed over the years.
Kudos for Government Information
- On Wednesday, GPO hosted a nationwide webinar titled “Discover Economic History with FRASER” with our colleagues at the St. Louis Fed as presenters. I was delighted to hear them give a plug to the Prices & Wages by Decade site. Find it at about the 4:30 minute mark on this recording: https://www.fdlp.gov/discover-economic-history-with-fraser
- Lindsay Yungbluth helped with research for this column:
“Nashua’s long history of diversity is a reason to celebrate”
New Hampshire Union Leader, September 18, 2019
New Muse Posts
In the News
“Family Weekend expected to bring extra visitors to campus, Columbia businesses prepare for an increase in sales”
The Maneater, September 13, 2019
“UPDATE: Lights back on on MU campus after widespread power outage”
Columbia Missourian, September 17, 2019
“Nashua’s long history of diversity is a reason to celebrate”
New Hampshire Union Leader, September 18, 2019
Library Management Team Meeting Information and Action Items 9/10/10
In the News
“MU research grant aims to provide health information services to underserved communities throughout Midwest”
The Maneater, September 8, 2019
“Turkey vulture knocks the power out at the University of Missouri”
fox4kc.com, September 11, 2019