John Konzal joined the Special Collections team on January 13 as a part-time information specialist. John has a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.A. in History from the University of Texas at Arlington. He recently retired after working as an archivist at the State Historical Society of Missouri for more than 20 years. In his spare time, he likes to ride bicycles, read good books, watch movies and documentaries, and spend time with his cat. He also enjoys teaching his fencing class to kids and adults through Columbia Parks and Recreation.
Staff news
In the News
“Here’s what the Thomas Jefferson statue task force recommends”
Columbia Daily Tribune, February 5, 2021
(similar story at KOMU)
Employment Opportunity: Senior Library Specialist
The ACTS unit has an opening for a full-time Sr. Library Specialist.
Apply online at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/staff with Job ID 35538.
Welcome to Bill Morgan
William (Bill) Morgan joined our E-Learning/Digital Media Lab Team on February 1st as a part-time information specialist. Originally from St. Louis, Bill is a graduate of Mizzou’s English program (BA in English, 1996) and of SISLT (M.Ed., 2013). He recently retired after teaching language arts at Hickman High School for twenty-two years. In addition to an obvious love of reading, Bill enjoys music, travel, soccer and the outdoors in his spare time.
Library Shelfie Day
Thanks to everyone who helped us participate in Library Shelfie Day this past week. Mizzou social media even posted some content!
Mizzou social media:
.@MizzouLibraries' Mara Inge is spinning us out of #LibraryShelfieDay with a #Mizzou shelfie of our vinyl record collection. #MIZ 💿💛 pic.twitter.com/OgBmiQojbs
— Mizzou (@Mizzou) January 28, 2021
It's all about those @Chiefs and #Mizzou Tigers, @ZalkLibrary. #MIZ #LibraryShelfieDay 🖤💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/y4hxZRdcbY
— Mizzou (@Mizzou) January 27, 2021
It's #LibraryShelfieDay and we're celebrating with @MizzouLibraries shelfies! Starting off with a few favorites from @MUSpecColl. 📚💛 #MIZ pic.twitter.com/MIf1QKcrJY
— Mizzou (@Mizzou) January 27, 2021
Mizzou LIbraries Instagram highlight: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17885023423998934/
Mizzou Libraries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKkNGXdnPbi/
Zalk Library on twitter: https://twitter.com/ZalkLibrary/status/1354450068959502336
Special Collections: https://twitter.com/MUSpecColl/status/1354470287459426304
Library Management Team 1/26/21
Staff Corner
Charla Kleopfer, 1947-2021
Charla Kleopfer was a librarian at the Health Sciences Library in the late 70s and early 80s.
Marketing Highlight- Bernie Sanders in Places
The Marketing Team joined the fun and created their own Bernie Sanders in places meme. It’s gotten a lot of engagement on twitter, instagram, and facebook.
"I am once again asking you when the reading room will be open."
We hope you can use the reading room soon! The window restoration project is taking a bit longer than anticipated, but our over 100 year old building needed it. pic.twitter.com/Sw73PnL2mb
— Mizzou Libraries (@MizzouLibraries) January 21, 2021