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Local Artist Jane Mudd on Display in Bookmark Cafe

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During the fall semester, the work of Jane B. Mudd will be on display in Ellis Library’s Bookmark Cafe.

Jane Bick Mudd lives on a farm outside of Fulton, Missouri with her husband Tom. She has three grown children and is an Assistant Professor of Art at William Woods University in Fulton. She works in several medias and has a body of work that reflects many different themes. “The subject of my next painting or project is usually dictated by my daily experiences and exposures. I look for opportunities and challenges and I’m curious. I feel strongly about the environment, women’s issues, peace, and the importance of art in the world. I most often work directly from life but occasionally use other imagery for inspiration. Recently I have pursued several opportunities for public art.”

Learn more at The Fine Art of Jane B. Mudd website.

home Ellis Library, Resources and Services The Little Ice Cream Book Now Available on Digital Library

The Little Ice Cream Book Now Available on Digital Library

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Calling all ice cream lovers! How much do you know about MU’s favorite ice cream shop?

Located on the south side of Eckles Hall, Buck’s Ice Cream has been a favorite among Mizzou students since opening in 1989. Buck’s ice cream is produced with the help of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources and allows students to learn about the manufacturing and maintenance of ice cream. Beyond serving tasty treats on campus, Buck’s is a vital component of many Mizzou students’ education, but likely would have never opened without the support of two MU graduates. 

Determined to spread their love of ice cream to their alma mater, Wendell and Ruth Arbuckle established an endowment to support ice cream research at Mizzou in 1987. With the advancement of on-campus ice cream research, Buck’s was able to open its doors only two years later!

Well before the shop’s opening, Wendell Arbuckle wanted another way to share his love of ice cream with people of all ages. In 1981, Arbuckle decided to write a book answering every question he often received about the dessert and titled it The Little Ice Cream Book.

Recently digitized by MU’s Digital Initiatives department, Wendell Arbuckle’s The Little Ice Cream Book is now available on MU’s Digital Library. This book includes content such as the history of ice cream, famous recipes, and many fun facts and hand-drawn illustrations. If you are interested in this unique piece of Mizzou’s history, you can view The Little Ice Cream Book here. 

For more information on Buck’s Ice Cream, visit the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources site for its location, flavors, and additional history.

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Ellis Library Open 24/5

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Ellis Library Open 24-5

You may, or may not know, that Ellis Library is open 24/5 every week, except for holidays, breaks and extended hours during Finals.

From Sunday to Thursday, enjoy studying in Ellis Library 24 hours a day. On Friday the library is open 12am – 8pm and Saturday from 9am – 5pm. All library hours can be found at library.missouri.edu/hours.

Make sure you bring your Mizzou ID with you for late night studying. From 10pm-7am a valid Mizzou ID is required to come into the library.

While the library is open for studying, services like the check out and help desks are closed. If you need to check out a book, you can use the self check out station located by the west doors.

If you need research help, consider using our 24/7 chat service.

home Events and Exhibits Museum of Anthropology Exhibit: Alaska Native Heritage From the Bering Strait Region

Museum of Anthropology Exhibit: Alaska Native Heritage From the Bering Strait Region

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Come visit Ellis Library’s colonnade to see this exhibit put together by MU undergraduate students! Mizzou’s undergraduate Digital Indigenous Studies class put together an exhibit at the end of their semester to complement an online exhibit that they created during
their coursework. The exhibit uses objects from the museum’s collections and was done in consultation with the Kawerak people.

Since the Museum of Anthropology is still under construction, the exhibit is being displayed on the first floor of Ellis Library. To learn more and to see the digital exhibit, visit the the Museum of Anthropology’s website.

home Cycle of Success Welcome to Jill Kline

Welcome to Jill Kline

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The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Jill Kline has been hired as a student success librarian. Jill has a Master of Library and Information Science from MU and a Bachelor of Secondary Education from Union College. Jill has been working in libraries since 2013 starting as a student worker. After graduating from Union College, she worked as an English, art and yearbook teacher in Centralia, MO, then worked as a public services and outreach librarian at Union College for two years. She has also worked as part of a TRiO Student Support Services program at Doane University.

home Cycle of Success Welcome to Janet Hilts

Welcome to Janet Hilts

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The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Janet Hilts has been hired as arts and humanities librarian. Janet has a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Arts in ethnomusicology and musicology from York University. She previously worked as a research assistant with the project “Sounds of Home: Exploring Local Music Collections and Collecting in Canada,” and as a librarian for the Learning and Instruction Division at Simon Fraser University Library.

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Welcome Megan Ballengee

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The MU Libraries are pleased to announce that Megan Ballengee has been hired as the community engagement coordinator. Megan has a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Bachelor of Arts in art history and Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking from St. Cloud State University. She previously worked as an instructional services librarian at Heartland Community College and an undergraduate instruction & outreach librarian at Texas State University.

home Staff news Jennifer Thompson Hired as Associate University Librarian for Acquisitions, Collections and Technical Services

Jennifer Thompson Hired as Associate University Librarian for Acquisitions, Collections and Technical Services

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In July, the University Libraries hired Jennifer Thompson as associate university librarian for Acquisitions, Collections and Technical Services. Jennifer has a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia, where she studied religious studies and architectural history. She was inspired to become a librarian while studying the design of the Boston Public Library. The architects intended the design to reflect the importance of public spaces in a democratic society and the ability of learning to improve lives – two concepts with which Jennifer wholeheartedly aligns. Previously Jennifer served as electronic resources librarian for the University of Missouri System, technology and resource sharing consultant for the Missouri State Library, and library director at the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, SC.

 

 

home Ellis Library, Resources and Services Fall Theses and Dissertations Now on MOspace

Fall Theses and Dissertations Now on MOspace

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Fall 2022 theses and dissertations are now freely available to view on MOspace. MOspace is an online repository that permanently houses all theses and dissertations written by MU students. Feel free to explore the full collection, which highlights student research back to 1896.

The Fall 2022 batch adds 32 theses and 61 dissertations to our expanding collection of online MU scholarship, with an additional 47 items embargoed until December 2023.

View the full collection on MOspace.

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Books to Celebrate Pride

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It’s officially Pride Month and to help celebrate this month of love and acceptance, we asked our Mizzou Librarians what stories they’d like to celebrate.

Below are just a few of the recommendations that tell stories of triumphs and struggles of the LGBTQ community, all of which are available to request. You can view the whole list of recommended reads here.

Be sure to search the library catalog to see what else we have.

Have book recommendation? Let us know here.

BirthdayBirthday by Meredith Russo

Eric and Morgan decided they were best friends for life. They’ve stuck by each other’s side as Morgan’s mom died, as he moved across town, as Eric joined the football team, as his parents started fighting. But Morgan feels trapped in a mixed-up body, in a wrong life, in Nowheresville, Tennessee, on repeat. With a dad who cares about his football team more than his son, and a best friend who can never know his biggest secret. Six years of birthdays reveal Eric and Morgan’s destiny as they come together, drift apart, fall in love, and discover who they’re meant to be– and if they’re meant to be together.

 

Golden Boy Golden boy a novel Abigail Tartellin.

The Walker family is good at keeping secrets from the world. They are even better at keeping them from each other. Max Walker is a golden boy, with a secret that the world may not be ready for. This novel is a riveting tale of a family in crisis, a fascinating exploration of identity, and a coming-of-age story like no other.

 

 

I am Your Sister: Collected and Unpublished Writings of Audre LordeI am your sister collected and unpublished writings of Audre Lorde

I Am Your Sister is a collection of Lorde’s non-fiction prose, written between 1976 and 1990, and it introduces new perspectives on the depth and range of Lorde’s intellectual interests and her commitments to progressive social change. Presented here, for the first time in print, is a major body of Lorde’s speeches and essays, along with the complete text of A Burst of Light and Lorde’s landmark prose works Sister Outsider and The Cancer Journals. Together, these writings reveal Lorde’s commitment to a radical course of thought and action, situating her works within the women’s, gay and lesbian, and African American Civil Rights movements.

 

Legends & LattesLegends lattes a novel of high fantasy and low stakes Travis Baldree.

After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won’t be able to go it alone. But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.

 

Out at the Movies: A history of Gay CinemaOut at the Movies A history of Gay Cinema

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community’s journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicised dramas like Victim in the 60s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 70s, and the AIDS cinema of the 80s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay life-styles. Gay films have undergone a major shift, from the fringe to the mainstream and 2005s Academy Awards were dubbed the Gay Oscars with gongs going to Brokeback Mountain, Capote and Transamerica. Producers began clamouring to back gay-themed movies and the most high profile of these is Gus Van Sant’s MILK, starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, the first prominent American political figure to be elected to office on an openly gay ticket back in the 70s. The book also includes information on gay filmmakers and actors and their influence within the industry. Interspersed throughout the book are some of the most iconic scenes from gay cinema and the most memorable dialogue from key films.

 

Stella Brings the FamilyStella Brings the Family

Stella’s class is having a Mother’s Day celebration, but what’s a girl with two daddies to do? It’s not that she doesn’t have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn’t have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.