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Unlock the Secrets of Academic Success: Join Us for a Tour of Ellis Library

Begin your academic adventure! Embark on an unforgettable journey of knowledge as you discover the boundless treasures of Ellis Library. Explore endless shelves, uncover hidden gems and ignite your intellectual curiosity! Get ready to elevate your learning experience with a tour, specially crafted for new college students like you. Join us and unlock the secrets of academic success. You can also pick up some free library swag!

Register here:
Tuesday, January 21 2:00 PM- 3:00PM
Wednesday, January 22 12:00 PM – 1:00PM
Thursday, January 23 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Friday, January 24 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Library Intro for Distance Students

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Online
Registration: January 23 or January 27

If you’re new to MU as a distance student, join us for this webinar to learn how MU Libraries is here for you in your academic journey. We’ll discuss how to access academic research online, how to get books, and how to get help. This webinar is aimed at both graduate and undergraduate students who will be primarily working off campus and outside the Columbia area.

home Cycle of Success, Gateway Carousel Haley Lykins Appointed Public Services Archivist

Haley Lykins Appointed Public Services Archivist

The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Haley Lykins has been appointed permanent reference/public services archivist for University Archives after serving in this position on a temporary contract since June of last year. Haley previously served as the Sam Husni Magazine Collection processing coordinator for Special Collections from 2023-2024 and as a student assistant in Special Collections and Physical Processing from 2019-2023. Haley has a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Missouri’s School of Information Science and Learning Technologies with an emphasis in archival studies and a Bachelor of Art degree from MU’s School of Visual Studies.

MU Libraries Are Closed on Monday, January 20

The MU Libraries are closed on Monday, January 20, to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The MU Libraries will resume regular semester hours on Tuesday, January 21. For a complete listing of library hours, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.

home Events and Exhibits, Gateway Carousel Got a Project You’re Proud Of? Submit to the Undergraduate Research Contest

Got a Project You’re Proud Of? Submit to the Undergraduate Research Contest

If you are an undergraduate student who completed a research project in the last few semesters, you can submit your work to the University Libraries Undergraduate Research Contest.

You already did the hard work! Now just submit it; it’s so easy!

You submit your already-complete project as-is, and the only extra work is including a brief Research Process Statement with details about your research process.

A “research project” can be a traditional research paper, a musical composition, a work of art, a video, a web page, or other creative work.

Not sure what to submit? Check out past submissions for inspiration.

The deadline for submission of all materials is January 31, 2025. Winners will be announced in February 2025.

Contact Ashley Granger if you have any questions: grangeran@missouri.edu

New Database: Dimensions

The Dimensions database is now available to our campus community thanks to the MU Division of Research, Innovation & Impact. 

Dimensions provides a holistic view of millions of publications, grants, citations, impact metrics, clinical trials, patents, and policy documents all in one place. You can also analyze research outcomes and gather insights on research funding and collaborations to inform future strategy. 

Here are some unique features to look for:  

  • For any article with an Altmetric link, you can set up an alert to track future mentions in social media and more. 
  • Unique in providing AI summaries for publications, grants, patents and clinical trials and address the daunting task of navigating and condensing vast amounts of information. 

If you have questions about the database or how to use it, contact your librarian at ask@missouri.libanswers.com. 

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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.