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Provenance and Possibility
Ellis Library Colonnade
November and December 2018
“Provenance and Possibility” is a student showcase exhibiting creative works completed by students enrolled in the Honors Tutorial during Fall 2018, GN_HON 1050H, “Get Real, Go Places! Let Objects Take You There.” The eight-week course takes as its focus the study of material culture, specifically the opportunities for research that objects and artifacts make possible. Students are introduced to the practice of interpreting, inspecting, and writing about objects through regular use of a sketchbook journal and weekly syntheses shared with classmates. The course is taught by Dr. Sarah Buchanan of the iSchool at the University of Missouri (in the College of Education) and by gallery, library, archive, and museum professionals based on the Mizzou campus who belong to the Material Culture Studies Group, established in 2014.
Our student showcase features 49 art objects created by 14 undergraduate students, each based on the class visit to a particular collection on the Columbia campus. Students created weekly syntheses reflecting on their visit and a culminating analysis of specific objects appealing to students’ future academic interests.
On display here are embroidery inspired by Native American designs at the Museum of Anthropology, calligraphy and poetry based on Leonardo da Vinci’s typographic letters in Special Collections and Rare Books, origami and an architectural room model inspired by John Schneider’s recent “Battle Folds” thesis exhibition in the Bingham Art Gallery, a photograph compilation of the Mizzou Botanic Garden and the work of Sustain Mizzou Beekeeping, and drawing inspired by Rose O’Neill’s (1874-1994) famous Kewpies in the State Historical Society of Missouri, among others. Complementing the student work is a 1960s vinyl skirt from the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection. For their contributions to the success of the course we gratefully thank: Catherine Armbrust, Alex Barker, Cathy Callaway, Blair Crosby and Buck’s Ice Cream, Chris Daniggelis, John Fifield, Kelli Hansen, Nicole Johnston, John Konzal, Maggie Mayhan, Pete Millier, Candace Sall, John Schneider, Karlan Seville and Joan Stack.
The course will next be offered in Fall 2019 – join us!
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 4. That means you should move your clocks backward one hour Saturday night before going to bed. It is also recommended that you use this as a reminder to change all batteries in fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
The Missourian Newspaper Library will welcome a new Library Specialist, Majiyebo Yacim, on Monday, November 12.
Photo Gallery: Gotcha! costume shop prepares for Halloween
Columbia Missourian, Oct. 29, 2018
Technical Services Librarian – 28264
The University of Missouri Libraries have an immediate opening for a Technical Services Librarian to oversee the cataloging work of all staff, either directly or indirectly, in the creation and maintenance of high quality bibliographic catalog records for all library resources.
Specific duties include:
This position will be hired at the appropriate rank of Librarian I or Librarian II, according to the qualifications of the final candidate. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at http://library.missouri.edu/staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/02/Governance-Document_rev2014.pdf.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with rank.
To Apply: Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic with Job ID 28264. A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV are required. Preference for applications received by December 1, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Altmetrics: Article Level Metrics for Measuring the Impact of Research
It takes time for your work to be formally cited by other researchers and common citation indexes do not work equally well for all disciplines and research methods. Altmetrics (article level metrics) are faster and wider-ranging measures of the impact your work is having on other researchers and the general public. This workshop will introduce you to current altmetrics tools and how they’re being used to demonstrate the value of research.
Date: Friday, November 9, 2018
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: 213 Ellis Library
MULSA will not be sponsoring a Halloween Party this year due to cost, lack of interest, and the need to focus on upcoming Thanksgiving Party in just a few weeks. We would like to encourage library departments and units to celebrate Halloween their style this year.
Please contact Ryan (bishr@missouri.edu) or Eric (cusicke@missouri.edu) for more info.
The University Libraries have an immediate opening for a Senior Human Resources Specialist.
The senior human resources specialist for the University of Missouri Libraries performs human resource activities related to recruiting, benefits, compensation, training, records, staff budgeting and payroll. Oversees routine HR practices and acts as liaison to campus HR offices. Provides direct supervision for 1.0 FTE and indirect support for Admin student worker team to ensure efficient workflows, productivity, and compliance. Understands key library initiatives and keeps library policies & procedures in compliance with campus policies & procedures. Solves routine problems and explains complex information in a straightforward manner to library supervisors and employees. Analyzes and submits recommendations to complicated issues using technical experience, judgment and precedents. Identifies or develops programs to sustain a healthy, productive work culture and to support the Library’s diversity mission/goals. Administers myPerformance. Coordinates myVita data entry and library committee assignments.
Salary:
Shift: 40 hours/week between 8-5, Monday-Friday.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
To Apply: Apply online at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/staff with job opening 28241. Include a cover letter and resume with your online application.
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence.
The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility & ADA Education at 573-882-5835.
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