home Cycle of Success, Ellis Library, Special Collections and Archives Librarians Help Prepare High School Students for College

Librarians Help Prepare High School Students for College

The Missouri Scholars Academy brings 330 gifted high school juniors from around the state to the University of Missouri Campus. “With a carefully selected faculty and staff, a specially designed curriculum that focuses on the liberal arts, and a variety of stimulating extracurricular activities, the academy enables students to be part of a unique learning community.” One of those stops for the academy is the library.

Last year, the students visited with Rachel Brekhus, Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian, who assisted the students with finding primary historical sources and secondary scholarly sources. The collaboration was so successful that, Ben Balzer, one of the Missouri Scholars instructors, jumped at the chance for his science fiction students to attend Rachel’s research workshop during the 2018 session as well as expanding that collaboration to include Kelli Hansen, Special Collections Librarian.

Rachel Brekhus

“Their work with my students was, in short, amazing! I extended my collaboration to Kelli because of how much last year’s students enjoyed working with library resources,” says Ben. Both his science fiction and censorship in literature classes met with Kelli, who provided literary texts from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries for the scholars to examine. The scholars looked at items ranging from a comic version of 2001, A Space Odyssey to a rare copy of Utopia by Thomas More. Ben found this opportunity provided his students the ability “to see the rich artistic tradition that underpins the literature we read today.” The scholars left their visit to Special Collections inspired and excited to work on their research projects.

Ben sees this collaboration being a regular component of his classes. “I want high school students to gain familiarity with university resources so they will feel prepared to make good use of academic libraries when they arrive on college campuses. Students of literature should also be introduced to the social, political, ethical, and historical significance of the texts they read. Working with research librarians helps students better recognize these broader contexts and how they enrich literary study,” says Ben.

Kelli Hansen
Kelli Hansen

Cycle of Success is the idea that libraries, faculty, and students are linked; for one to truly succeed, we must all succeed. The path to success is formed by the connections between University of Missouri Libraries and faculty members, between faculty members and students, and between students and the libraries that serve them. More than just success, this is also a connection of mutual respect, support, and commitment to forward-thinking research.

Although the Cycle of Success typically focuses on the relationships among the Libraries, faculty, and students, the Libraries also contribute to the success of all the communities Mizzou serves. The Libraries are an integral part of Mizzou’s mission “to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.”

If you would like to submit your own success story about how the libraries have helped your research and/or work, please use the Cycle of Success form.

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Taira Meadowcroft

Taira Meadowcroft is the Public Health and Community Engagement Librarian at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri.

home Ellis Library, Events and Exhibits Black History Month Event, Feb. 4

Black History Month Event, Feb. 4

Exodus: Images of Black Migration in Missouri and Beyond, 1866-1940

Presentation on the images and other items in the Black History Month display in Ellis Library on Black Migration in Missouri. Contact: Joan Stack (stackj@ shsmo.org) and Paula Roper (roperp@ missour.edu) Sponsors: State Historical Society and Black History Month Committee

February 4, 2019
4 p.m.
114A Ellis Library

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Ellis Library Hours Adjusted Due to Weather

Hours Update: Ellis Library closes today (February 19) at midnight and reopens Wednesday (February 20) at 10 am.

All specialized libraries will also open tomorrow at 10 am. Please visit library.missouri.edu/hours for a complete listing of hours.

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Possible Changes to Ellis Library Hours Due to Inclement Weather

For information on any closures or changes to the hours of Ellis Library due to inclement weather, please visit library.missouri.edu/hours.

home Ellis Library, Events and Exhibits Junior Duck Stamp Program Display in Ellis Library

Junior Duck Stamp Program Display in Ellis Library

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is a dynamic art- and science-based curriculum that teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school.
The Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is the culmination of the Junior Duck Stamp educational program. After studying waterfowl anatomy and habitat, students
express their newfound knowledge by drawing or painting a picture of an eligible North American waterfowl species.
Students from across the United States submit their artwork to their state, territory or district art competition.
The “Best of Show” from each competition is submitted to the National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest, where judges select one image to become the next Junior Duck Stamp.
In 20018, more than 20,000 youth participated in state and territory Junior Duck Stamp art contests. On display in the Ellis Library colonnade during the month of January are winners of the Missouri Junior Duck Stamp Contest.
For more information, contact:
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Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
18500 Brady Lane
Boonville, MO  65233
660-672-2806
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home Ellis Library, Hours Ellis Library Winter Break Hours

Ellis Library Winter Break Hours

Ellis Library’s extended finals hours have come to a close. We’ll cut way back on hours during the Winter Break and return to our regular hours when the spring semester starts up. The Libraries will be closed, along with the rest of the campus, the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

As always, check our Hours page for up-to-date opening and closing times:
http://library.missouri.edu/hours/

Dec. 15–Dec. 24
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-7pm
Friday 7:30am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday closed

Dec. 25–Jan. 1
Closed

Jan. 2–Jan. 20
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-7pm
Friday 7:30am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday closed

Jan. 21
Closed

January 22 Begins Spring Semester Schedule

Library hours are subject to change. Please check the Hours page for the latest information: http://library.missouri.edu/hours/

home Ellis Library, Events and Exhibits THERAPY DOGS FOR FINALS

THERAPY DOGS FOR FINALS

Yes, it’s that time of the semester again. You’re studying, you’re researching, you’re writing, you’re living on coffee and no sleep…but look, a fluffy puff of pure love and joy! These calm, cheerful, trained therapy dogs are here to give you a break and put a smile on your face 🙂

Come to Ellis Library on the 1st floor by the North Doors / checkout desk. There will be therapy dogs Dec. 9-12 during these hours:

  • Sunday 1-5pm
  • Monday 7-9pm
  • Tuesday 7-9pm
  • Wednesday 7-9pm

Check out the full list of stress relief activities happening at your libraries too!

Thanks to Ann Gafke’s Teacher’s Pet for coordinating all the dogs and owners who help us de-stress during finals!

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Ellis Library Extended Hours for Finals

Ellis Library will be open continuously until Friday, December 14 at 7 pm. For additional information about service hours and specialized library hours, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.

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Ellis Library Open on November 26

Ellis Library will be open for study space in the morning on Monday, November 26. Please use the west entrance (by Speaker’s Circle) to enter the building. For research help, virtual chat will be available. All other services, such as in-person research help and check-out, will be available at noon. All specialized libraries will open at noon.

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Thanksgiving Hours at Ellis Library

Ellis Library will have limited hours during the Thanksgiving Break. For a complete list of the hours of Ellis Library and the specialized hours, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.

The Bookmark Cafe, which is run by Campus Dining Services, will be closed from November 17 to 25. For a complete list of hours for Campus Dining Services locations, visit dining.missouri.edu/hours.

Ellis Library Hours, November 17 to 25

Saturday (Nov. 17)…..10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday (Nov. 18)……Closed

Monday (Nov. 19)…..7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tues (Nov. 20)…..7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wed (Nov. 21)…..7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thurs (Nov. 22)……Closed

Fri (Nov. 23)…..Closed

Sat (Nov. 24)…..10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sun (Nov. 25)…..Noon to 12 a.m. (Return to 24 hour schedule)