Web tip of the week, December 4, 2017
Recipe of the week: Slow cooker Chocolate Turtles (Holiday Edition)
Events for this weekend: Magic Trees, donuts with Santa and lots more.
Staff news
In the News
“How your study environment affects your productivity”
Move Magazine (The Maneater), Dec. 7, 2017
“10 tips to get you ready for finals week”
Move Magazine (The Maneater), Dec. 7, 2017
Winter Preparation and Planning
To view the full snow removal map of campus, go to: http://mu-cf-map.col.missouri.edu/snowremoval/. Employees can plan to use any primary sidewalk (marked in green on the map) during inclement weather.
- Only the Chancellor can cancel classes or close the campus.
- Discuss plans for snow days with your supervisor. Questions about leave time should be directed to your supervisor and/or Sheryl Cullina.
- Make sure you have current emergency phone numbers and email addresses for communicating effectively during any winter weather emergency. Keep your cell phone charged.
- If you drive, have your vehicle serviced and carry emergency items (blanket, flashlight, ice scraper).
- If you ride the city bus, know your snow route and check the website for current route status.
- Before heading out, let someone know where you are going and the route you plan to take. Call when you have arrived safely at your destination.
- While at Work
- All office windows should be firmly shut and locked.
- Space heaters are not allowed in library facilities. Dress in multiple layers, if necessary.
- Report any weather-related injuries to your supervisor, Security, and/or Sheryl Cullina.
Question: Since 9th St is closed off and access to the loading dock is limited, where can I plan to be dropped off during winter weather if I carpool?
Answer: If I were dropping off a rider, I would plan to approach Ellis Library from Hitt Street. Before pedestrian campus hours, riders can be dropped off at the stop sign on Lowry Mall and enter the building through the North entrance –OR– at the end of the South sidewalk and enter the building through the West entrance. During pedestrian campus hours, riders can be dropped off at the corner of Hitt/Univ and enter through the North entrance –OR– at the corner of Hitt/Rollins and enter through the West entrance.
Keep in mind that both North and West entrances are cleared before the loading dock area. Staff should not plan to use the loading dock as a winter weather entrance/exit.
The closest MODOT maintained street to Ellis Library is College Avenue. The City has designated campus streets as a Priority Area (indicated in Orange on the map below). To view more information about City-maintained streets, please visit https://www.como.gov/comosnow/priority-snow-routes/. An interactive map is available to view the latest information about road conditions.
The Steam Tunnel project construction is currently scheduled to keep Ninth St closed through May 2018.
Marketing Highlights
We are often surprised by what posts and tweets our social media followers respond to the most. Last week a story from Access Services about an overdue book, sparked a lot of interest on Facebook. Thanks to Charlotte Landreth for posting this story.
Jeannette Pierce Selected as Association of Research Libraries Fellow
Jeannette Pierce, associate university librarian for research, access, and instructional services, has been named a 2018-2019 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellow. The ARL Leadership Fellows program facilitates the development of future senior-level leaders in large research libraries and archives. The Association has selected 30 individuals to participate in the 2018–2019 cohort of this executive leadership program.
Pierce stated, “I am honored to be selected as a 2018-2019 ARL Leadership Fellow. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a cohort of peers who are passionate about developing the knowledge and leadership skills needed to ensure that research libraries continue to be vital to the success of our students, faculty, and institutions now and in the future. Many thanks to Vice Provost & University Librarian Ann Campion Riley and my colleagues at the University of Missouri Libraries for supporting my participation in the program.”
In response to a continued need to develop future leaders of ARL member institutions, the ARL Leadership Fellows program is designed to build on self-assessment and reflection and to explore a personal/professional area of interest in the context of a group setting. During the course of the program, each fellow will construct a learning plan; engage in a customized, immersive experience to shadow a library director; participate in three weeklong institutes hosted by sponsoring ARL institutions; participate in online synchronous sessions; and attend semiannual Association Meetings.
Ann Riley, vice provost and university librarian, said, “All of us at the Libraries are delighted to hear of Jeannette’s selection for this honor. She’s very deserving and reflective of the excellence of our librarians.”
The 2018–2019 Leadership Fellows applicant pool was highly competitive. The new fellows represent a broad array of backgrounds, experiences, and institutions.
New MUSE Posts
Law Library Policies During Exam Weeks
I wanted to give you advance heads up that the Law Library will be closed to non-law students the weekends of December 2-3 and December 9-10 in order to help make the library a quieter place for their two weeks of exams.
However, we do want to accommodate anyone with a need for materials located in our library. This is the approach we’ve used in the past and it seemed to work well:
(1) If a patron notifies someone at Ellis Library that they need to browse the collection at the law library then you can call our Circ. Desk (882-1123) and one of our people will meet them at the doors and let them in the library to use the collection.
(2) We have notices on the doors of Hulston Hall to let people know they can check in or call the circ desk if they need to use the collection in the law library.
It might be helpful for me to clarify the law library access policy. During the typical school year our library is open to anyone (non-law students included) who needs to do legal research, and make use of any materials in our library. It is not open for students to use the space to just study; students need to have a need for materials in our collection. We are particularly vigilant in enforcing this policy during exam season as it is a stressful time. Typically for law students the final exam is the only opportunity to affect their grade, and the exam season is two weeks long.
Employment Opportunity
The Libraries have an immediate opening for the following staff position:
- Library Information Assistant UMLD (part time) – 24862
For additional information, including the job description, salary, and shift, please visit the Libraries webpage at http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/employopp/#staff_job_openings.
In the News
Seasonal Decoration Guidelines
With the calendar year coming to an end, it’s that time of year to review safety procedures for use of fresh cut trees/foliage and other seasonal decorations in University facilities.
Fresh cut natural trees and evergreen decorations must be sprayed with a fire retardant material. The MU Forestry Club will provide this service upon request when purchasing trees during their annual sale which is scheduled for December 2 and 3 from 8am to 8 pm at Entrance 2W to Memorial Stadium (west side). Live trees may not be used in unsprinklered facilities.
Seasonal decorations may be put up no earlier than November 22, 2017 and must be removed from the site on or before January 7, 2018. All trees/foliage and other decorations in residence halls and family student housing that will be unoccupied during the semester break should be disposed of before December 15, 2017. If trees or other decorations become dry before these dates they must be removed immediately. Please remember that the danger of fire increases each day the tree is up. Seasonal lights should be inspected for loose connections, broken or cracked sockets, or frayed or bare wires.
If you have any questions concerning this information, please call David Dorth or Josh Pauley at Environmental Health & Safety at 573-882-7018.