Little Free Library in a Tree Stump
Why was the University of Canberra’s library evacuated?
Weekend Fun: Cruise the Creeks, Princess Tea Party, Meet Rosalie Metro
Shannon Cary
Pierce Completes ARL Fellowship
Congratulations to Jeannette Pierce, who has completed the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellow program.
Jeannette Pierce Selected as Association of Research Libraries Fellow
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
After you graduate, the University Libraries will still be here to serve you. To find out more about the resources available to alumni, visit Library Resources for Alumni.
All of us at the University Libraries, wish you the very best in your future endeavors!
Engineering Students Receive Library Advocacy Award
Congratulations to Riley Short, Chase Scanlan, Lara Bakula, Benjamin Smith, Molly Sandbothe and Alyson Jones of the MU Engineering Student Council (MESC) for winning the 2019 Outstanding Library Advocacy Award from the University Libraries Student Advisory Council for their support of the Engineering Library and the students it serves on their path to engineering success. They were presented their award at the Library Society Reception on April 25, 2019.
In the News
“Photo Gallery: Students prepare for finals week”
Columbia Missourian, May 8, 2019
Library Management Team Action and Information Items
MULSA Annual Meeting and Request for Self-Nominations
The MU Libraries Staff Association is having its Annual Meeting on May 29th at 10am in the staff lounge. We will be electing new officers for the MULSA board. If anyone would be interested in participating on the MULSA board, please consider self-nominating for one of the positions (with supervisor approval). We currently have openings for the Secretary, Book Sales Co-chair, and Vice President/President Elect, but would really appreciate any assistance (Co-chairs) for the other positions.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the specific positions, feel free to contact Ryan – President (bishr@missouri.edu), Tom – Treasurer (barnessamu@missouri.edu), Bette – Secretary (stuartb@missouri.edu), Rachel – Book Sales Co-Chair (brekhusr@missouri.edu), Anne – Book Sales Co-Chair (barkera@missouri.edu), Eric – Social Chair (cusicke@missouri.edu), Katy – MUSE Chair (EmersonKC@health.missouri.edu), Karen – Courtesy Chair (EubanksK@missouri.edu), Colleen – Staff Lounge Chair (smithkc@missouri.edu), and Ashley – Community Service Chair
The MU Libraries Staff Association is having its Annual Meeting on May 29th at 10am in the staff lounge. We will be electing new officers for the MULSA board. If anyone would be interested in participating on the MULSA board, please consider self-nominating for one of the positions (with supervisor approval). We currently have openings for the Social Chair, Book Sales Co-chair, and Vice President/President Elect, but would really appreciate any assistance (Co-chairs) for the other positions.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the specific positions, feel free to contact Ryan – President (bishr@missouri.edu), Tom – Treasurer (barnessamu@missouri.edu), Bette – Secretary (stuartb@missouri.edu), Rachel – Book Sales Co-Chair (brekhusr@missouri.edu), Anne – Book Sales Co-Chair (barkera@missouri.edu), Eric – Social Chair (cusicke@missouri.edu), Katy – MUSE Chair (EmersonKC@health.missouri.edu), Karen – Courtesy Chair (EubanksK@missouri.edu), Colleen – Staff Lounge Chair (smithkc@missouri.edu), and Ashley – Community Service Chair (grangeran@missouri.edu). You can also visit the MULSA page to read up on the positions at http://library.missouri.edu/mulsa/offices/ .
Please email Ryan (bishr@missouri.edu) if you would like to be nominated for any of the positions. MULSA will be providing Harold’s Donuts and juice for the Annual meeting.
We also have the upcoming MULSA Annual picnic Friday evening of June 14th at Stephens Lake Park, so consider putting that on your calendar.
New MUSE Posts
Quiet Study Space with Computers Available During Finals
Looking for a quiet study space with access to computers. Check out room 213 and 4D11 of Ellis Library. The rooms will be available from the morning of Friday, May 10, to the afternoon of Friday, May 17.
You can find a complete list of library study spaces at http://library.missouri.edu/about/studyspaces/.
Ellis Library Extended Hours for Finals
Ellis Library will be open continuously from Sunday, May 5 at noon until Friday, May 17 at 7 pm. For additional information about service hours and specialized library hours, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.