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Mizzou Libraries Acquire SAGE Impact Collection

By Shannon Cary Posted in Gateway Carousel J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library Resources and Services Staff news

Posted on March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

Mizzou Libraries have acquired the SAGE Impact Collection, expanding access to a wide range of digital resources that support research, teaching and student success. The collection provides perpetual access to SAGE learning resources—including academic books, videos, datasets, business cases, and Sage Research Methods alongside the SAGE Premier Journal Package, which includes more than 1,000 peer-reviewed journals.

Vice Provost Kara Whatley states, “This acquisition represents a strategic investment in the university’s academic mission, and is in alignment with institutional priorities around affordability, research excellence and digital learning. By securing the collection as a portfolio‑level acquisition, Mizzou Libraries can deliver significantly more content and long‑term value than would be possible through individual purchases.”

The acquisition also includes a Read & Publish agreement that covers open access publishing costs for University of Missouri authors in SAGE journals, helping remove financial barriers to sharing research. With seamless Canvas integration, accessibility features, and dedicated faculty engagement support, the SAGE Impact Collection strengthens affordability, interdisciplinary learning and research visibility across campus.

Contact your subject librarian for more information.

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Peer Navigator Corner: Upcoming Events

By Kimberly Moeller Posted in Events and Exhibits Gateway Carousel Staff news

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Written By: Emilee Dillon

While Ellis Library is an excellent place on campus to get some studying done, it has more to offer than simply academic books and private study spots. Ellis offers book clubs, crafts events, research workshops, and writing nights (with food) – there’s always something happening. Whether you’re looking to unwind, improve your academic skills, or connect with other students, the library has something for everyone!

Dine and Draft: A Writing & Research Event for English 1000 Students

Good news for 1000 English students! Dine and Draft offers dedicated time to work on your essays with help from writing tutors and research librarians. And because writing is easier when you’re not running on empty, snacks will be provided. This event will be March 10, 2026 from 4pm – 8pm at room 114A in Ellis Library!

Ellis Library offers book discussions, craft sessions, research workshops, writing support, and so many more opportunities. You can learn more about upcoming events by checking the MU Libraries events calendar or here on MU Engage Events List and following Mizzou libraries on social media. There’s always something new waiting for everyone at the library!

BYOBook Club

Do you want to join a group of peers that share the joy of reading? The BYOBook Club might be perfect for you. Instead of everyone reading the same book, participants read any book that connects to the month’s optional prompt and then gather to chat. It’s a fun way to discover new authors and build connections with fellow readers. You can view the reading topics, search for book recommendations on the BYOBook Club library guide.

BYOBook club meets once a month on aWednesday from 4-5pm in Room 114A Ellis Library. This semester they will meet February 25, March 18, and April 29.

Continuum: 100 years of African American Art in Missouri

In recognition of Black History Month the State Historical Society in Missouri is partnering with Ellis to show an exhibit at the Ellis Library Colonnade which began on February 3rd and will run until May 15th, 2026. This exhibit features artwork from past and present African American artists.

Upcoming Workshops

Ellis Library offers a vast variety of academic workshops. One upcoming workshop is the Using MOspace workshop – MOspace is Mizzou’s online repository that publishes any research done by students, faculty, or researchers. If you work on a poster presentation for class or for the undergraduate research fair, MOspace will permanently host a copy that can be linked on your resume, and is searched by Google Scholar to help your work get recognized more widely as well as help open up grant opportunities. In order to register for these events go to https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/workshops select the workshop that interests you and begin registration!

Calming Crafternoons

Need a study break? Join us for Calming Crafternoons throughout the semester! Make your own macrame beaded coaster at Ellis Library on March 5, or diamond art at the Health Sciences Library on March 17. These relaxing events invite students to take a breath and unwind. All supplies are provided, and everyone is welcome so bring your friends! So save the dates and keep an eye on MU Engage to learn about more Calming Crafternoons later in the semester.

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Additional Search Committees

By Taira Meadowcroft Posted in Staff news

Posted on February 23, 2026March 3, 2026

Collection Strategy Librarian:

Jennifer Thompson

Caryn Scoville

Danielle Schieber

Rachel Brekhus

Sarah Mabee

Continuing Resources Librarian:

Jennifer Walker

Seth Huber

Erin Merrill

Mara Inge

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Current Search Committee Members

By Shannon Cary Posted in Staff news

Posted on February 20, 2026

Health Sciences Instruction Librarian

Rebecca Graves, Chair
Megan Ballengee
Piper Brown-Kingsley
Ralph Sieli
Deidre Wipke Tevis

Journalism Librarian

Jeannette Pierce, Chair
Navadeep Khanal
Peter Kouba
Tom Warhover, Journalism Faculty
Jennilyn Wiley

Social Sciences & Government Information Services Librarian

Rhonda Whithaus, Chair
Marie Concannon
Jeannette Pierce
Colleen Smith

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In the News

By Shannon Cary Posted in Staff news

Posted on February 20, 2026

“State Historical Society exhibit highlights 100 years of Black history”
Columbia Missourian, Feb. 18, 2026

“Mizzou makes updates to campus security and Ellis library hours”
The Maneater, Feb. 20, 2026

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Faculty Responds to New ProQuest Digital Collections

By Shannon Cary Posted in Gateway Carousel Resources and Services Staff news

Posted on February 18, 2026

Faculty have already begun responding positively to the newly available ProQuest Digital Collections, highlighting their value for both research and teaching. The ProQuest Digital Collections, which offer discipline-aligned, multiformat content and vast primary sources spanning six centuries, serve researchers and students of all levels. The subscription includes many rare and exclusive resources, encompassing over 160 million primary source items.

One faculty member noted prior extensive use of related collections and welcomed expanded access through the Libraries’ new subscriptions, writing that they had used HistoryVault’s labor union and NAACP records, as well as Black history newspapers, “extensively—both in my own research and in my classes,” and had been preparing to recommend that the library acquire access before learning the collections were already available.

Another faculty member, Rabia Gregory, expressed strong enthusiasm for the new offerings, writing, “This is amazing…. I am super excited to have the Early Modern Collection, which amazingly gets us Early European Books—something I have wanted for a very long time. Thank you!”

Library faculty and staff have also reported receiving “very positive faculty feedback” about the new resources, including collections that replace microfilm access and expand existing digital holdings, as well as entirely new primary source collections now available to the Mizzou community.

You may access the ProQuest Digital Collections databases from the Mizzou Libraries A-Z Databases List. Click here for more information and a complete list of database titles.

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Peer Navigator Corner: Laptop Checkout Kiosk

By Kimberly Moeller Posted in Ellis Library Resources and Services Staff news

Posted on February 17, 2026February 20, 2026

Written by: Libby Gremaud

Did you know that you can check out laptops from Ellis Library? In the past, that’s only been an option at the North Service desk, but this semester the library has added a convenient no-contact laptop checkout kiosk in the ground floor lobby! This kiosk makes checking out a laptop a total breeze, and it’s accessible any time the library is open (24/5 from Sunday-Thursday and from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m on Saturdays).

The laptop kiosk offers both Macbooks and PCs, both of which already have the standard Mizzou software downloaded. You can also check out portable battery chargers. The time limit for the checkouts is normally 4 hours, unless the library closes in less time than that, in which case it would be due at close. Technology is the one thing the library actually charges late fees for ($1 every hour) so make sure to return it on time! The library asks that you not take laptops out of the building, but instead enjoy one of our several different types of study areas to use it.

I tested it, and the kiosk is super easy to operate. First, select the type of item you want to checkout: Mac, PC, or battery pack. Next, swipe your MU ID card or scan your digital ID and you’re good to go! That’s literally it! Just remember to log out of the laptop after you’re done using it. As always, if you have any questions, please stop by the Peer Navigator desk or either the West or North service desk as we are always willing to help!