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Welcome to the Libraries: An Introduction for Savvy Student Scholars
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Wednesday, September 15
11 am. to Noon
Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom
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Wednesday, September 15
3 to 4 p.m.
Need a different date or time? Groups of five or more can request additional sessions of these workshops at:
library.missouri.edu/workshops
Workshop recordings at:
libraryguides.missouri.edu/recordingsandtutorials
Looking for a place to store your items and charge your phone? Personal storage lockers with USB chargers are available in Ellis Library, next to the elevators on the main floor.
These lockers are free to use, but a Mizzou TigerCard (MU ID) is required for access. These lockers were purchased with funds from the Enhance Mizzou student fee.
Spacesaver Lockers
Instructions
If you have any problems using the lockers, contact the Building Coordinator at 115 Ellis Library (by the North Entrance) or the Ellis Safety Team at the West Entrance Desk.
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
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Copyright raises many questions: What can I use freely? When do I need to get permission? How do I protect my intellectual property? This workshop will provide an overview of U.S. copyright law in the academic setting and point the way to resources that help in making decisions and knowing when to seek legal advice.
Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact
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Wednesday, September 8
3 to 4 p.m.
PowerNotes: Organize and Write While You Research
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Thursday, September 9
1 to 2 p.m.
114A Ellis Library
Need a different date or time? Groups of five or more can request additional sessions of these workshops at:
library.missouri.edu/workshops
Workshop recordings at:
libraryguides.missouri.edu/recordingsandtutorials
Students returning to Ellis Library’s Grand Reading Room this fall will be greeted by four new inspiring sculptures – Lunas, Lightspire, Photon and Solaris. The bronze sculptures, by contemporary master, M.L. Snowden, were given to the University Libraries by Drs. Holly Orr and Mark Haskell Monroe. Mark’s father, Haskell Monroe, served as the University of Missouri’s chancellor from 1987 to 1993.
M.L. Snowden is the sole living inheritor of select 19th century marble carving, finishing, casting and bronze patination techniques from the Paris studios of Auguste Rodin and Antonin Mercié. She sculpted alongside her father for seventeen years as an apprentice and as a professional in Snowden Studios. In 1990, she inherited a collection of 38 of the original sculpting tools from the Rodin Studios. Rodin’s tools were bequeathed to M.L. Snowden’s father by the Swiss sculptor, Robert Georges Eberhard.
M.L. Snowden has won the world’s most prestigious sculpture prize, The International Rodin Competition in Tokyo, Japan, and most recently was awarded the inaugural Presidential Order of Merit “In Recognition of Significant Contributions to the Betterment of Humanity Through Art,” presented by the Fine Art Foundation with the sculptor’s work recently added to the Presidential art collection at the White House. The sculptor maintains studios in southern California, Paris and Austria.
Learn more about the artist and her art:
M.L. Snowden Art
The M.L. Snowden Museum
Looking to take a break from studying or wanting a comfy chair to sit on while you study? We got you covered.
We recently reconfigured Room 115 as our new lounge area, located by the north entrance and behind the safety desk.
With plenty of natural light and various types of furniture, you will be sure to find the best space for all your studying needs.
A portion of this project was funded by the Enhance Mizzou Student Fee.
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: 114A Ellis Library
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The PowerNotes browser extension allows you to automatically capture text, take notes, and export citations in an outline format, all without ever leaving the article PDF or website you’re currently reading. Designed to seamlessly integrate research into writing, the outline you build in PowerNotes while researching can be exported into either a Word document or Excel file (perfect for those systematic review tables).
This workshop will focus on learning the basics of PowerNotes, identifying ways that it can make your research and writing easier. It will also briefly touch on ways this tool can be used for instruction, helping guide your students through interaction with readings and source material.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their personal laptops to this event.
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
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Learn how to effectively use researcher profiles and scholarly communications networks to develop and manage your online scholarly presence. Utilize ORCID, Google Scholar Profile, MOspace, h-index, impact factors and more to maximize your professional impact.
September 17 is Constitution Day, commemorating the September 17, 1787, signing of the United States Constitution. MU is one of many educational institutions across the nation which will be honoring this day through teaching and learning opportunities. Be sure to check your course syllabuses and school calendars for September 17 happenings, such as the lectures hosted by the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy.
In addition, the University Libraries support all such scholarship by offering hundreds of books and electronic resources on the U.S. Constitution. Our librarians are happy to provide expert assistance with primary and secondary sources. Contact us to learn more!
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
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Hey, undergraduates and grad students: set yourself up for success with this introduction to the University of Missouri Libraries! Get the basics on our locations, services, and collections, and learn some handy tips, tricks, and tools for getting started with college-level research. Ask questions, get answers!