The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Grace Atkins has been hired as our new User Engagement Librarian. She began work at the beginning of the fall semester. Grace recently completed her Master of Science in information studies with a specialization in academic libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College. In addition to serving as the User Engagement Librarian for Ellis Library’s research and information services division, she will serve as the subject specialist for digital storytelling and film studies. Grace can be reached at 573-882-2814 or atkinsge@missouri.edu.

Teaching with Primary Sources in Special Collections
Sept. 18 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Did you know the library has over 90,000 unique materials in Special Collections? This workshop is an in-depth look at enriching student learning through hands-on access to historical collections and primary sources. We’ll provide an overview of the collections, assignment ideas, and best practices for integrating Special Collections into student work.

Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face: Rm. 213, 2nd Floor, Ellis Library and live online
Registration Preferred. http//tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops

Workshop recordings at: libraryguides.missouri.edu/recordingsandtutorials

Kelli Hansen, Print Collections Librarian, Special Collections

The Libraries are celebrating the 100^th anniversary of Ellis Library. Mark your calendar for 11:30am – 1:00pm on Thursday, October 15^th for the Health Sciences Library’s Celebration. Food! Games! Prizes! Selfies!

We want to hear from you. Please take a few seconds to let us know how we contribute to your success. Comments will be included in a rotating slide show at the celebration. You can sign your comment or respond anonymously. You can also enter to win a prize. Deadline for entry: Wednesday, September 30^th.

Survey URL: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_djzzmUk3nzmZzH7

We hope you can join us in the Health Sciences Library on October 15^th!
Celebrating MU Libraries: Ellis Library Centennial, 1915-2015

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RHA Library Forum
Tuesday, September 15th, 6-7 p.m.
Benton-Bingham Ballroom

RHA and MU Libraries are sponsoring a forum on the proposed student library fee. Come see a short presentation and participate in the Q&A. All students welcome. Food and drink provided.

Exploring America with William Least-Heat Moon
September 11-30
Ellis Library Colonnade

Come see this unique exhibit, which includes the author's books, manuscripts, journals, writing tools and photos from his travels.

"Be careful going in search of adventure–it's ridiculously easy to find."
–William Least Heat-Moon

Welcome back!

Here are some updates about the MU Libraries since last semester:

Faculty and graduate students can now renew materials FIVE times online instead of two. If  you experience any glitches with the new renewal amounts, please contact Esther Schnase (Schnasee@missouri.edu or 882-9158) for a quick fix.

Thanks to funding from University administration, Ellis Library hours will be extended to 24/5, starting September 8th.

BrowZine is now available for the desktop or laptop, although it does not sync with the app.

The temporary residents from Jesse Hall have vacated Ellis Library, so rooms 114 and 202 are undergoing some renovation before reopening later this semester.

As noted in Mosaics (p.16), the new census Research Data Center will open on the 2^nd floor of Ellis Library before the end of 2015.

We are increasing our services in data and data management. DATA-ARCHIVES-L is an announcements service and forum for MU campus affiliates who use quantitative data for research, teaching and study.  To subscribe, go to https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/datasets and click on the Listserv tab or send an email to Marie Concannon, Data Librarian, at concannonm@missouri.edu. Our Data Management Plan guide offers resources and best practices for complying with data sharing requirements. For more information about data management plans, contact mulibrariesdp@missouri.edu.

We’ve also had some changes in personnel.  Ann Riley, Associate Director for Access, Collections, and Technical Services, is now Acting Director and responsible for all library operations. University administration will name a search committee for a new director later this fall.  Jim Cogswell will be continuing with the Libraries until his retirement next year.  Jim will be focusing on Advancement opportunities and the MU Libraries Centennial Celebration. 

We are delighted to welcome new librarians: Grace Atkins, User Engagement Librarian in Ellis Library, and Taira Meadowcroft, Information Services Librarian in the Health Sciences Library. Timothy Perry will join Special Collections later this fall.

We continue to recover from the mold outbreak of 2013. Salvaged materials and replacement copies are being processed back into the collections and will reappear in the MERLIN catalog as they become available for circulation. University Facilities Management is working with us on improving and expanding off-site storage options.

We also face significant budget challenges and are working with University administration on how to improve this situation. There will be a vote of the student body on a proposed student library fee in November. We are grateful for the support of MSA for this fee.

We also continue to seek solutions to the pressure of ever-increasing subscription costs. We are compiling data in preparation for a review of high-cost/low-use subscriptions to be considered for cancellation after faculty consultation later this semester. We will send more detailed information on this issue in a later communication.

Upcoming events

Friday workshops on various research tools and topics begin on August 28.  Recordings of past workshops are available online.

This year, we celebrate the centennial of Ellis Library and the history of all the MU Libraries, with these events:

• September 23, a student-focused party on the North steps of Ellis Library
• October 15, a celebration at the Health Sciences Library
• January 15, a Rededication Celebration in the grand reading room with presentation of A Place of Visions, the centennial history authored by Prof. Steve Weinberg.
• April 15, the grand finale with honored guest David Ferriero, the Archivist of the United States

Upcoming exhibits in the Ellis Library colonnade and in the Bookmark Café.

Banned Books Week, Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2015.

Open Access Week, Oct. 19-25, 2015.

Ellis Library, under construction in 1914-15.