home Staff news Retirement Announcement for Rich Rexroat

Retirement Announcement for Rich Rexroat

I’m writing to ensure that everyone is aware that Rich Rexroat, Assistant Director for Technical Services and Circulation at HSL, will retire at the end of November. Rich has worked for the Libraries since 1979, and he has made many positive contributions to the Health Sciences Library.

Ann and I have been talking about the staffing needs of the Health Sciences Library over time, and we have believed during all of this time that we have a desperate need for a research-focused librarian who can provide support for our research faculty and students. It is a tough call, when there are so many needs everywhere, but this gap in our staffing is glaring. Therefore, we will be seeking a public services librarian for the vacant position instead of a technical services librarian. The person in the new position, which we hope to post as a Research Support Librarian, will report to Diane Johnson.

Beginning in December, Amanda Sprochi will continue to work with Corrie Hutchinson to help cover cataloging needs across the library system. She will continue to work at the HSL, and report to me regarding the HSL collection. Terri Hall will once again report to me as she did for many years, since we already work closely on our most difficult issues. Diane Johnson will continue to take care of collection development, which she has done since Shelley Worden retired. Renita Richmond will continue to report to Amanda, assisting in technical services, with no substantive change in her duties.

Rich has asked that we not have a system-wide retirement event for him. He prefers a low-key approach to his big day. We are honoring his wishes, and I hope that you will send him a note or give him a call as you would like.

Deborah Ward

 

home Staff news Staff Advisory Group Notes 11/8/18

Staff Advisory Group Notes 11/8/18

SAG Notes 11.08.18 Final

home Staff news Information Needed: Graduating Student Workers

Information Needed: Graduating Student Workers

The University Libraries will give Student Service Awards for December graduates who have worked with the Libraries for four years. Please contact Nicole Whyte at whyten@missouri.edu if you have a student worker who fits those criteria.

home Staff news Facilities Work During Thanksgiving Break

Facilities Work During Thanksgiving Break

As we approach Thanksgiving Break, it’s time to send an update on facilities work that will be happening in the Libraries.

Room 114, Phase 2 project:

On Fri, Nov 16, new booths will arrive for Room 114 in Ellis Library. The furniture will be rearranged when the booths are installed. The new booths are Phase 2 of furniture and electricity improvements funded by the Enhance Mizzou student fees and in full cooperation with ULSAC. Phase 2 should be complete by the end of break on Wed, Nov 21.

IC2, Ellis Library, warranty work:

The computer surfaces for the IC2 tables will be fixed on Mon/Tue (Nov 19-20). The SITE team will be on hand to move computers for the furniture repair technicians.

IC2, Ellis Library, warranty work:

The furniture repair technicians will also be changing out the fabric for the booth seats and the rolling computer chairs. The work should be complete by the end of day on Tue, Nov 20.

Thanks,
Kathy

home Staff news Notes From the Director 11/8/18

Notes From the Director 11/8/18

Hello everyone,

November is here, which is hard to believe.  The cold weather is here, too,  and the end of the semester is already looming.  We’ve been a little slow getting to our strategic planning, but most of the campus is right with us.  The campus plan came out a few weeks ago, and I am hoping to finish with the Libraries’ plan soon. For those of you unable to make it to that meeting, this is a chance to have some input.  The campus has five large goals, and included here are some Library goals.  Feel free to add any more you’d like to see, or to submit other ideas or questions to rashj@missouri.edu  by Nov. 16.

In other news, lots is happening with space planning, but we still don’t have any firm dates.  Watch for more news soon.  I’ve asked the Ellis Space and Facilities Advisory Committee (ESFAC) to work with staff who may be affected, and I hope to have more to share later.  Otherwise, things seem to be going along well, aside from the usual budget stuff.

You all are doing a wonderful job serving our students and keeping operations moving along.  The new Special Collections classroom is busy, and I know that the inclusion of the Libraries in MU Connect is going well, too. Technical Services soldiers on and gets work done in ways most of us don’t see. Kudos to all.

I will be away from the Libraries starting next week until after Thanksgiving, so I’m going to wish you all a good holiday now. Sorry to miss the MULSA celebration, which is always fun.  As usual, email me with questions or concerns as needed.

Ann

home Ellis Library, Hours, Staff news Thanksgiving Hours at Ellis Library

Thanksgiving Hours at Ellis Library

Ellis Library will have limited hours during the Thanksgiving Break. For a complete list of the hours of Ellis Library and the specialized hours, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.

The Bookmark Cafe, which is run by Campus Dining Services, will be closed from November 17 to 25. For a complete list of hours for Campus Dining Services locations, visit dining.missouri.edu/hours.

Ellis Library Hours, November 17 to 25

Saturday (Nov. 17)…..10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday (Nov. 18)……Closed

Monday (Nov. 19)…..7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tues (Nov. 20)…..7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wed (Nov. 21)…..7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thurs (Nov. 22)……Closed

Fri (Nov. 23)…..Closed

Sat (Nov. 24)…..10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sun (Nov. 25)…..Noon to 12 a.m. (Return to 24 hour schedule)

home Staff news Thanksgiving Lunch

Thanksgiving Lunch

MULSA is having a Thanksgiving luncheon on Thursday, November 15th from 11:30am – 1:30pm in Ellis Library’s staff lounge.  Catering is by Hy-Vee, but additional dishes and desserts are welcome.

MULSA will also be hosting a food drive for Thanksgiving, so please consider donating unopened non-perishable foods or toiletries.

home Staff news Learn How to Use Canva

Learn How to Use Canva

Interested in learning an easy way to create graphics on your own? The Marketing Team is hosting a workshop, Nov.13th 10-11am in Ellis 213, to teach you how to use Canva. The Marketing Team uses Canva to help create most of the images we need for Newshub stories.

Canva is a free, online graphic design platform that makes creating beautiful images a breeze! Design effective social media posts, blog graphics, presentations, posters, flyers or create your own custom dimension design.

The Marketing Team will take you through how to create an image using Canva. We will go over fonts, colors, uploading and editing images, applying backgrounds and working with the Canva templates.

Taira Meadowcroft

Taira Meadowcroft is the Public Health and Community Engagement Librarian at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri.

home Staff news Library Management Team Information and Action Items, 11/6/18

Library Management Team Information and Action Items, 11/6/18

LMT 11.06.18 Information and Action Items

home Staff news MU Engagement Professional Development Opportunity, Nov. 15

MU Engagement Professional Development Opportunity, Nov. 15

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