Poetry Reading by Missouri’s First Poet Laureate at Ellis Library, April 9

Celebrate National Poetry Month! The MU Libraries are hosting a reading and signing by Walter Bargen, the first Poet Laureate of Missouri. As Poet Laureate, Mr. Bargen is responsible for promoting the arts in Missouri and for composing an original poem in honor of Missouri. Mr. Bargen, of Ashland, has published nine books and two …

Free 2008 MU Libraries Calendar Available

The 2008 MU Libraries calendar posters are now available at the North entrance security desk. Please stop by and pick up your free calendar or contact Shannon Cary at carysn@missouri.edu or (573) 882-4703.

LMT Meeting Notes 5/15/2025

Library Management Team (LMT) Meeting 5/15/2025 at 2:00 PM Attendees: S. Cary, M. Gaunt, A. Huelsbergen, K. Peters, J. Pierce, S. Pryor, E. Shaw, J. Thompson, K. Whatley Support: N. Whyte VP Updates (Kara) Admin Office Reorganization (Kara) • A shuffle of office spaces is planned to bring division heads closer together in the 104 …

Please Send Us Names of Graduating Student Workers

We have a small gift for all graduating student workers, and we will acknowledge them on social media (with their permission). So please send the names and emails of these students to Shannon (carysn@missouri.edu) by April 25. Thanks!

Please Send Us Names of Graduating Student Workers

We have a small gift for all graduating student workers, and we will acknowledge them on social media (with their permission). So please send the names and emails of these students to Shannon (carysn@missouri.edu) by December 4. Thanks!

Become a Mizzou Libraries Social Media Ambassador

This year, the marketing team is trying something different this year for National Library Week (April 4-10). We are looking for social media ambassadors to post about Mizzou Libraries, on their social media, 1-2 times that week. Very low time commitment and super easy. Those who participate will receive specials edition Mizzou Libraries stickers and …

Volunteers Needed for Ellis Library Escape Room Event

For the second year, the University Libraries will hold an escape room activity in Ellis Library for Welcome Week. This is a fun opportunity for new students to set foot in the library. Teams of students will navigate the library, find clues, and solve puzzles. Librarian volunteers are needed or a variety of tasks. Contact …

Volunteers Needed for Welcome Week Escape Room Event

For the second year, the University Libraries will hold an escape room activity in Ellis Library for Welcome Week. This is a fun opportunity for new students to set foot in the library. Teams of students will navigate the library, find clues, and solve puzzles. Librarian volunteers are needed or a variety of tasks. Contact …