The MU Libraries want to hear from you on ways the library can improve to better meet your needs. Complete the MU Libraries Student Survey here: http://tinyurl.com/MULibrary14. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes. Once you have completed the survey you will be asked for your MIZZOU e-mail to be entered into a daily drawing for a $10 gift certificate to the Bookmark Café. The last day to complete the survey is Dec 19^th.

Thank you! Your input will help shape the future of MU Libraries services, spaces and collections!

For questions about the survey contact Navadeep Khanal at khanaln@missouri.edu.

Don't let finals stress you out.

Come to the stress-free zone in the Ellis Library colonnade on Dec 15-17 to relax.  We will have games, puzzles, comics, snacks and much more. So don’t let those finals get you down.

 

The Engineering Library will have extended hours on the following days:

• Friday, December 5: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Friday, December 12: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Saturday, December 13: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Be sure to check for more extended hours at Ellis Library.

This year the MU Libraries want to help you get into the Holiday Spirit!  We have created a holiday guide (https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/holidayguide) to help you know about events that are happening on campus and around Columbia. The guide also has tips on how to find holiday books, videos, music and much more.

For a sampling of some holiday materials that are in Ellis Library, check out the display near the scanners on the 1^st floor starting December 2^nd.

An interfaith meditation and prayer space has been designated for student use in the southeast corner of the Information Commons in Ellis Library. The short hallway that leads to an Emergency Exit is a space that is usually unoccupied and quiet.

At the request of the Missouri Students Association Chief Diversity Officer, this space now has a sign informing users of the purpose of this space and to respect the privacy of those using the space.

A campus Interfaith Prayer Map was created by the Missouri Students Association and Graduate Professional Council with this space in Ellis Library – along with other places on campus – identified for this purpose.

 

 

 

Special Collections will be back in the Colonnade with a display of materials related to Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 20, from 1 to 3 pm.  Materials on display will include Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom From Want” poster from World War II as well as American pamphlets on Thanksgiving from the 18^th and 19^th centuries.  Stop by and let us know what you’re thankful for!

We will have special hours for the Thanksgiving break:

• Friday, November 21: 8 am-5 pm
• Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23: Closed
• Monday-Wednesday, November 24-26: 8 am-5 pm
• Thursday-Saturday, November 27-29: Closed
• Sunday, November 30: 1 pm-12 am (return to normal hours)

Have a safe break and a Happy Thanksgiving!

The MU Libraries have canceled the subscription to NTIS, effective December 31, 2014.

The commercial version of NTIS will be available through December 31, 2014, via the EbscoHost interface

The U.S. Department of Commerce offers public access to the National Technical Reports Library (NTRL). Access is free, but you must register to search and view full-text documents.

If you have any questions, please contact the Ellis Library Reference Desk or call 573-882-4581.

Due to low usage, the MU Libraries have canceled the subscription to the ATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index, effective December 31, 2014.

Until December 31, 2014, ATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index will still be available.

The MU Libraries provide access to numerous databases indexing resources relating to religious studies. Please review the Religious Studies Guide for additional resources and assistance.

If you have any questions, please contact the Ellis Library Reference Desk or call 573-882-4581.