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It’s the end of the semester, and we all know what that means: Finals.
We want you to be prepared, so here are some tips and tricks to help make things a little easier for you this finals season:
We asked staff in the Health Sciences Library what books they’d recommend for someone’s summer TBR aka their to be read list.
This list ranges from YA to nonfiction, newer published books to some classics. A book to fit anyone’s reading interests.
Click here to see the book recommendations: https://library.muhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HSL-Staff-Book-Recommendations-SP25.pdf
Feeling stressed? Need a pick me up or know someone else who needs a a dose of serotonin? Send yourself, a friend, a coworker, or whoever else a pet gram to make them smile.
You can choose to feature a dog, cat, or bird. Or choose to be surprised! All pets featured are owned by a Mizzou Libraries employee and they are excited to have their beloved pets to spread some joy.
Send one or many, there is no limit! We will take requests from May 1st to May 12th,
Request here: https://forms.gle/KahzbkveBJVsCdoe9
Have a question? Email mulibrariesprmc@missouri.edu
Send a Pet Gram!– Feeling stressed? Need a pick me up or know someone else who needs a a dose of serotonin? Send yourself, a friend, a coworker, or whoever else a pet gram to make them smile.
Color our Collections– for the past few years, Special Collections participated in a week long, social media coloring fest. You can print out and color items from our special collections and archives. And to get you in the Mizzou spirit, there’s a homecoming edition featuring drawings, cartoons, and images from the Savitar, the yearbook of the University of Missouri, published from 1894 to 2004.
Library Ambiance– miss the sounds of the library while studying? One of our favorite things to do is pull up some videos on youtube that mimic the sounds of the library, coffee shops, or our house common room. We’ve curated a list of our favorites to share with you.
Finals Jam Playlist– need a playlist to help you study? We got you covered. This is a list of some of our favorite songs. If you have a suggestion let us know!
Virtual Puzzles– If puzzles are your thing, virtual puzzles can be a nice break from studying. You can even work on the Ellis Library Grand Reading Room.
Animal Cams at the St. Louis Zoo– Animal therapy is backed by science and instantly makes you feel better.
Teen Health and Wellness- While a promoted to teens, this Daniel Boone Regional Library resource is for everyone. It has a calm room which feature your choice of calming sounds, animal cams, and information on mindfulness and meditation. You do need a DBRL library card to access this resource, but if you are Mizzou student, you can get a library card.
It’s that time of the semester when you are most likely thinking about your final papers. We’ve got several guides to make the writing process easier.
Finding Sources
We suggest starting by looking at Databases by Subject in your subject area. This is a quick way to find the best databases that fit your topic.
Citing Sources
Citation Styles & Tools: Citation Styles: The Basics – See tabs for APA, MLA, Chicago, and specialty citation formats. You can also learn more about how our databases help you cite the sources you find.
Paraphrasing vs Plagiarism
Curious about the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarizing? Check out our plagiarism tutorial and other resources here.
Writing Help
Did you know there’s a Writing Center site in Ellis Library in the Info Commons? You can sign up for a writing center appointment here.
As always, your Mizzou Librarians are available to help you through MU Connect and 24/7 chat.
No question is too big or small. We are here for you!
Thanks to the peer navigators for making these reels! And special thanks to Kara for starring in the Gen Z tour of Ellis video and for Joey Sabo for helping film/edit!
Each month we provide an overview of University of Missouri School of Medicine faculty-authored articles in medicine and related fields as well as a featured article with the highest journal impact factor.
This month’s featured article, “GRB2 regulation of essential signaling pathways in the endometrium is critical for implantation and decidualization” was co-authored by Dr. Li Rong, Dr. Tae Hoon Kim, and Dr. Jae-Wook Jeong of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health. The article was published in Nature Communications (journal impact factor of 14.7 in 2023).
Note that Dr. James Stevermer also had a publication in JAMA as a member of the USPSTF: “Screening for Food Insecurity: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement”
See the list of publications in medicine and related fields we retrieved for this month: https://library.muhealth.org/facpubmonthlyresult/?Month=March&Year=2025
Need research help? Working on your final paper or project? You can ask a librarian for help using our chat service– almost 24 hours a day.
During the day you can chat with Mizzou librarians and library staff. At night, we offer access to a chat reference service called ChatStaff. They will be able to answer most research questions, except for some that are Mizzou-specific.
To access the chat service and see what hours chat reference is available, visit libraryanswers.missouri.edu.
“Rebecca Graves has been a pillar of support for the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, advancing research, education and student success,” is what attendees heard when Rebecca Graves attended the 35th Annual Nursing Banquet to accept the 2025 Honorary Alumni Award.
The Honorary Alumni award is given to someone who shows outstanding achievement in nursing or support for the nursing profession. It is through her work as an education librarian at the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library that Rebecca Graves has had such a profound impact on nursing students in the beginnings of their nursing journey to the collaborative efforts with nursing faculty on key initiatives, including systematic reviews and grant-funded projects such as best practices for managing COVID-19 in nursing homes.
“We are excited to honor Rebecca for her amazing support of our faculty and students,” said Donna Otto MSN, who was one of the nominators. “When I coordinated the RN to BSN option for the school back a few years ago, Rebecca was always so gracious to come and work with the students. This is how I knew of her value to our students and faculty.”
Faculty often count on Rebecca to lay the foundation necessary for students to understand and implement evidence-based practice strategies, a skill students will need to excel in their nursing careers, whether in clinical practice or as a nurse researcher. Her ability to simplify complex academic processes has empowered countless students, particularly those returning to academia for advanced degrees. Her approachable teaching style empowers students and strengthens the academic foundation of the Sinclair School of Nursing.
Learning goes both ways. Rebecca shared that it is such a joy to be a part of the “ah ha” moments and values how time spent with students and faculty gives her the opportunity to also learn about ever evolving health sciences. “I deeply respect our nursing faculty for the work they do both teaching our students as well as the research they conduct to improve the health of Missourians and people in general. Being able to assist them in this work and be a part of their team is an honor,” says Rebecca Graves.
Congratulations to Rebecca Graves for being awarded the Sinclair School of Nursing 2025 Honorary Alumni Award!
We’ve recently added Medical student well-being : an essential guide to our online collection.
This book tackles the most common challenges that medical students experience that lead to burnout in medical school by carefully presenting guidelines for assessment, management, clinical pearls, and resources for further references. Written by national leaders in medical student wellness from around the country, this book presents the first model of care for combating one of the most serious problems in medicine.
This book addresses many topics, including general mental health challenges, addiction, mindfulness, exercise, relationships and many more of the important components that go into the making of a doctor.