The MU Libraries will sponsor an exhibition in the Ellis Library Colonnade from March 3rd to March 31st in conjunction with the 5th Annual MU Life Sciences & Society Symposium commemorating the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his On the Origin of Species. “150 Years of On the Origin of Species: The Historical Journey from Specimens to Species to Genes” will trace the concept of biological variation from the Renaissance through the 20th Century using rare and historical books and illustrations, primarily from the MU Libraries Special Collections & Rare Book Department and the Ellis Library general collection.

In conjunction with the “150 Years of On the Origin of Species” exhibit, the Libraries will host a presentation titled “Darwinism New and Old” by MU Philosophy Professor Andre Ariew on Thursday the 5th of March at 1 p.m. in the Ellis Library Colonnade on the philosophy of evolution and creationism. In this talk, Dr. Ariew will examine the differences between Darwin’s theory of natural selection and modern versions.

Register at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/guides/classestours/endnotefridays/default.php

Register at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/guides/classestours/workshops/default.php

Trenton Boyd, head of the Zalk Veterinary Medical Library, received the 2009 Murray Gottlieb Prize from the Medical Library Association. The Murray Gottlieb Prize is awarded annually for the best unpublished essay on the history of medicine and allied sciences written by a health sciences librarian. The Gottlieb Prize was established in 1956 by Ralph and Jo Grimes of the Old Hickory Bookshop, Brinklow, MD, in order to recognize and stimulate the health sciences librarians’ interest in the history of medicine.

The title of Boyd’s paper is “The Lost History of American Veterinary Medicine: the Need for Preservation.” A version of the paper has already been accepted for presentation at the 2009 ICML/ICAHIS Conference in Brisbane Australia in September of this year.

In partnership with the College of Arts and Science’s ASSET Office and Mike Watson, Director, eight Sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV video cameras are available for check out at the Ellis Library Reserve Desk on one day loan for use by students, faculty and staff of MU. These cameras are on loan to MU Libraries from the ASSET Office.

Want to get involved? Make new friends? Gain valuable leadership skills? And most importantly, do you want to make a difference?! The MU Libraries are looking for enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated undergraduate students who would like to serve as Ruth E. Ridenhour MU Libraries Student Ambassadors. Ambassadors will teach fellow students about the libraries, represent the libraries at alumni events and advise the libraries on marketing services to students.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Sign up today at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/about/studentambassadors.htm.

For more information, contact Shannon Cary at carysn@missouri.edu or (573) 882-4703.

Wednesday, February 11
Noon
Ellis Library Colonnade

The Esterhazy Quartet
MU’s Quartet-in-Residence

   Eva Szekely, violin
   Susan Jensen, violin
   Leslie Perna, viola
   Darry Dolezal, cello

Quartet in G Major, Op. 54, No. 1   Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
   Allegro con brio
   Allegretto
   Menuetto & Trio – Allegretto
   Finale – Presto

Pastorale    David N. Baker (b. 1931)

Danzas de Panama   William Grant Still (1895-1978)
   1. Tamborito
   2. Mejorana y Socavon
   3. Punto
   4. Cumbia y Congo

Paragon Rag   Scott Joplin (c. 1867-1917), arr. Willliam Zinn

On December 20, 2008, Judy Maseles, head of the Engineering Library and Technology Commons (ELTC), accepted an award on behalf of the ELTC staff at the College of Engineering Graduation Ceremony. The award, which was presented by the Dean on behalf of the students of the College, was “For exceptional professional service rendered to the students of the University of Missouri College of Engineering from January 1992 to December 2008.”

The certificate awarded to the ELTC staff reads, “Your understanding of the problems and concerns that are unique to engineering students has enhanced their learning experiences, bolstered their career opportunities and quality of life at the College of Engineering. This accomplishment has also enabled the College of Engineering to increase student retention and graduation rates as well as enhance their learning experience.”

The 2009 MU Libraries calendar posters are now available at the North and West entrance security desks. Please stop by and pick up your free calendar or

contact Shannon Cary at carysn@missouri.edu or (573) 882-4703.