Friday, May 8
1:30 to 4:30 PM
Ellis Library Colonnade
Join us in taking a calming breath and making your own mini-zen garden. All supplies provided. Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate Your Semester: DIY Mini Zen Gardens
Staff news
Celebrate Your Semester: Strike a Yoga Pose in the Cast Gallery
Friday, May 8
Noon to 1 pm and 2 to 3 pm
Ellis Library Cast Gallery (Room 202)
Center yourself for finals by doing some yoga among the sculptures! Yoga mats provided. Everyone is welcome!
Peer Navigator Corner: The Geology Library
Written By: Allison Boedges
Have you been to the Geology Library?
The Mizzou campus is home to more than 200 buildings, including eight libraries spread across campus. Nearly everyone knows about Ellis Library, Mizzou’s main library, but few have visited the 7 subject libraries spread across campus. Previous Peer Navigator articles have covered the Engineering Library, Journalism Library, VetMed Library, and Law Library, but today I want to talk about a lesser-known campus favorite, the Geology Library.
Those who do not frequent the Geological Sciences building, located on the Northwest corner of Francis Quadrangle, may have never heard of the Geology Library. The Geology Library is located in room 201 of the Geological Sciences building and is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every weekday except Friday, when it closes at 5, and is also open from 2-5 on Sundays.
To find Room 201:
- Enter the building through the main entrance off the circle drive.
- Go past the department offices and up the stairs to the second floor.
- Room 201 is the first door on the right-hand side.
The Geology Library is a US Geological Survey Depository, full of specialized resources, books, and documents for students studying geology or any similar fields. The library also houses Mizzou’s extensive collection of topographic, geological, and thematic maps. These maps, which are both digital and physical, cover the entire world, providing a perfect resource for many students. The collection also contains significant materials on the history of earth sciences.
One of the more special items in the collection is a set of stone lithographs showing the stratigraphy of the Grand Canyon, the first of their kind. These have been restored and are displayed alongside the original monograph detailing the first exploration of the canyon, published in 1882 by Clarence Dutton.
Another resource available through Mizzou libraries is the large number and variety of subject librarians. These librarians are very knowledgeable on not only their subjects, but the resources available for those subjects. The Geology Librarian, Stephen Stanton, is available to help students navigate the resources at the Geology library. Steven has been with the Geology Library for 32 years and is extremely knowledgeable about the resources available to students. The library also has student assistants, the majority of whom are geology
students themselves and can understand the materials well.
The Geology library is not only available to Geology students, anyone can use the resources and the space. Since it’s less well known, this library makes a wonderful quiet study spot on campus. A map of the space is available on the library website.
If you are interested in Geology, looking for a new study spot, or needing resources for Geology research, visit the Geology library next time you find yourself in the Geological Sciences Building.
Ellis Library Open Extended Hours for Finals Study
Starting at 10 am on Sunday, April 26, Ellis Library will be open for 24 hours every day until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15.
- MU ID Required From Midnight to 7 AM
- Only Ground Floor Will Be Open From Midnight to 7 AM
- The Extended Service Desk hours include opening at 7 AM on Saturdays and Sundays, and closing at Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, May 1 – 14.
For a complete listing of hours, including for all specialized libraries, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.
In the News
“Where tradition meets innovation at Ellis Library”
Show Me Mizzou, April 20, 2026
“The names that built Mizzou”
Show Me Mizzou, April 21, 2026
Frog and Toad Are New Vacuum Robot Names
We ran a bracket contest for naming the new vacuum robots on @Mizzou.Libraries Instagram. Frog and Toad were the winners! The robots will now be tiger-striped and labeled with their new names.
Peer Navigator Corner: The Museum of Art & Archeology
Written by: Isabella Bickhaus
What hidden gem location is on Mizzou’s campus and is completely free for students to access? There is a long list of correct answers, but here are three of my favorites: the greenhouse inside Tucker Hall, the Laws observatory on top of the Physics building, and the Museum of Art and Archeology inside Ellis Library. While all three are great options if you have free time, the Museum of Art and Archaeology features a wide-ranging collection and hosts regular events that students can participate in.
According to their website, “the Museum’s collections include more than 16,000 objects from six continents and span five millennia – from prehistory to the present.” Not every item is on display all the time so I haven’t been able to see all 16,000 objects, but I have enjoyed some of their past and present exhibitions. Right now there are two exhibitions on display. Through May 2026, “Impressions: Black Spirit in America” explores Black experiences and their impact on American history and culture through art. At the same time “From Earth to Artist: Clay” focuses on art made with natural materials from the earth and runs through November. In addition to exhibitions, the museum has three ongoing galleries: the Saul S. and Gladys D. Weinberg Gallery of Antiquities, the Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, and the Gallery of European and American Art.
The museum also hosts regular events, which can be found on the events calendar. Midday Music is the second Thursday of each month, when you can enjoy the museum with live music. There are Drop in and Draw events that provide materials for patrons to sketch artwork, and family days that include special activities for children. Coming in late April this year is Art in Bloom, an “annual exhibit that pairs works of art with fresh flower displays arranged throughout the museum’s galleries.”
The museum is located in Ellis Library on the ground floor, but can be accessed without ever entering the library itself. One outside entrance is off of Lowry Mall, and the accessible entrance is off Hitt Street. If you would like to enter from inside the library, all you would need to do is walk past the Bookmark Cafe on the ground floor, take a left, and follow the hallway. Currently, their hours are 10-4 Tuesday-Friday and 12-4 Saturday-Sunday. To learn more, visit the Museum of Art and Archeology’s website.
Peer Navigator Corner: PN Student Podcast!
Written by Emilee Dillon
Introducing Between the Stacks
Between the Stacks is a brand new student-led podcast produced by the Peer Navigators at Ellis Library. Tune in to learn how you can make the best of your experience at Mizzou and stay up to date on all things interesting about Ellis and the Libraries.
Whether you’re looking for a new place to study or campus resources, Between the Stacks brings insider knowledge and fun conversations all in one place!
Your Hosts: The Peer Navigators
This podcast is hosted by the Ellis Library Peer Navigators. We are a group of student workers with the goal of being a friendly face to help our fellow tigers! As current students, we are able to help with some common questions and to share relatable stories. Your hosts break down everything you need to know about taking advantage of the Libraries.
What You Might Find Listening
Monthly episodes of Between the Stacks explore a variety of topics relevant to student life while also featuring recurring segments that highlight interesting and useful aspects of the library. The best way to find out is to tune through the Between the Stacks guide (where you can also find out about your hosts), or through YouTube. Recurring segments include:
- Common myths
- A main ‘story’ – for example, the 1st episode covers employment at the libraries
- Highlighting an unknown resource, like the digital media lab (where this podcast was recorded)
Your Inside Guide to Ellis Starts Here
Between the Stacks is an entertaining, relatable way of learning more about the library specifically designed by Mizzou students with you in mind! So, next time you’re walking to class, studying, or driving around Columbia, tune into Between the Stacks!
AI Research Tools – Demos and Ethical Considerations Online
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Online
Registration
Explore how AI is transforming academic research. This session features live demos of popular AI tools and a discussion on the ethical implications of using AI in scholarly work. Learn how to harness these technologies responsibly and effectively.
Peer Navigator Corner: Movies and Film
Written by: Annalise Miller
Ellis Library offers a wide range of film resources to support both classroom instruction and personal viewing. Although our campus library has limited streaming services, students and faculty still have access to some excellent alternatives. MU students and faculty can search Discover@MU on the University of Missouri Libraries website to find video materials in multiple formats, including DVD and film, making it easy to locate content for class, research, or just for fun.
If you prefer browsing in person, DVDs are available on the south side of the Reference stacks near the Information Commons on the first floor of Ellis Library.
You can also search the library catalog to locate specific titles or explore a curated list of films available at Ellis. Don’t have a DVD player? No worries – they are available for checkout at the North Service Desk on the first floor of Ellis!
For free streaming options, students can obtain a library card from the Daniel Boone Regional Library. This is a simple process that can be completed online at dbrl.org. Once on the site, select “Browse and Borrow,” to pull up a drop-down window, where you will then select “Get a card,” and apply online. Daniel Boone regional library has access to both Kanopy and Hoopla, free streaming service for popular movies and shows.
Happy watching, Tigers!