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 of these students to Jacqueline and Shannon at eibenj@missouri.edu and carysn@missouri.edu by December 1. Thanks!

Congratulations to Jara Anderson, the successful candidate for the RAIS position: Research and Instruction Librarian for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension. Jara will begin her new role, reporting to Rhonda Whithaus, on December 4th.

Starting September 25, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov. Officials say the tests are able to detect the latest variants and are intended to be used through the end of the year.

You can also get information on whether or not you can still use your old COVID-19 tests.

On-Campus Flu Shot Clinics Begin Sept. 20
On-campus flu shot clinics are available for faculty, staff and dependents (children 7 years and older accompanied by parent/guardian) enrolled in a university medical insurance plan. Appointments are required and can be made through the scheduling portal. Visit the Flu shots and health screenings webpage for additional information. Additional opportunities may be available at each campus.

MU Health Care Vaccine Clinics
MU Health Care will offer Saturday drive-thru vaccine events at South Providence Medical Park on Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Car-side flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be available. No appointment is needed but remember to bring your insurance information.

Ariel Walker is a new security officer. Ariel’s first day was September 6, and she is reporting to Larry Dietzel. Welcome!

Stara Herron accepted the position of senior library support specialist/E-Resources Unit supervisor. Her first day was August 24.

• Registration (early bird preferred and ends August 15th)
• Approved ticketed events (approval by Division Head)
• 50% meal per diem if at the conference more than 8 hours ($27.00) [Note – this is University policy.] • No mileage
• No hotel except for those in a leadership role with the conference (approval by Division Head)

Vaughan Dietzel will join the MU Libraries on August 14 as a senior security officer. Welcome, Vaughan!

Welcome to all our new librarians!

• Haley Lykins, temporary librarian in special collections
  Supervisor: Kelli Hansen
  Start date: June 1
• Janet Hilts, research and instructional services librarian
  Supervisor: Rhonda Whithaus
  Start date: July 14
• Jenny Thompson, associate university librarian for ACTS
  Supervisor: Deb Ward
  Start date: July 17
• Megan Ballengee, community engagement coordinator
  Supervisor: Deb Ward
  Start date: August 1
• Jill Kline, student success librarian
  Supervisor: Nav Khanal
  Start date: August 15
• Nicole Merzweiler, continuing resources catalog librarian
  Supervisor: Seth Huber
  Start date: September 1
• Katie Rahman, systems librarian
  Supervisor: Steven Pryor
  Start date: September 15

Ron Raines joined the MU Libraries on July 25 as senior security officer. Welcome, Ron!