The Columbia Daily Tribune, May 31, 2008
A staff publication of the MU Libraries.
Monthly Archives: June 2008
MU Library Staff in the News
Ross Taylor, Office Support Staff III, Ellis Reference, was featured in the April 2008 issue of Inside Columbia in an article about the Independent Actors Theatre. To find our more about the IAT, visit www.iatheatre.org.
The June 2008 issue of Inside Columbia features a fashion spread entitled “Keep Your Cool.” Andrew Magana, student worker in Access Services, is one of the models for this article.
Goodbye to Michael Bland and Cathi Veach
Goodbye to Michael Bland, Head, Library Technology Services. He has accepted the position of Director, Information Technology at William Woods University.
Goodbye to Cathi Veach, Human Resources Assistant. She has accepted the position of Human Resources Administrative Associate at University Extension-Statewide Administration.
MULSA Election Results
Election of officers:
President- Tammy Green
Vice President – Michael Spears
Secretary – Ross Taylor
Treasurer – Jack Batterson
Social Chair – Judith Cooper
Staff Room Chair – Debbie Melvin
Courtesy Chair – Delores Fisher
Community Service Chair – Cindy Cotner
Muse Chair – Karla Geerlings and Rebecca Schedler
Book Sale Chair – Jerri Elridge, Ruthe Morse will be serving the second year of her two-year term
The following proposal passed:
Proposal: The Board shall be allowed to purchase an appliance that costs more than $300.
Reason: MULSA wants to establish a safe staff room with working appliances.
New MULSA Raffle Prizes Available
NEWS FLASH!!! It has just been reported that three new raffle prizes have been added to the already great stash of goodies being given away at the MULSA picnic. The three new additions are a pair of tickets to The Charlie Daniels Band, a pair of tickets to Ain’t Misbehavin’ and a pair of tickets to the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra. Each pair includes access to the reception/hospitality room. Raffle tickets are 50 cents each and can be bought from Mary Hainen and Cindy Cotner. Money from the raffle will go to the Mike Cook Medical Fund.
Catalog Department Can Now Add Series Records to WorldCat
In May, Wayne Sanders attended NACO series training at the Library of Congress. This means that the Catalog Department is now able to add authority records for series to OCLC WorldCat. In addition, the Library of Congress incorporates these records into their authority file. Prior to this training we were only able to create local records for MERLIN. Now the series authority records we create will be used by libraries worldwide and will ensure consistency in the work we all do.
Join us on the Red Carpet this year for the Annual MULSA picnic as we celebrate the Academy awards and movies!
All MU Libraries’ employees are invited to attend with their immediate family. There is no cost or membership fee required to come to the picnic!
Date: Friday June 20th 2008 (Gordon shelter at Stephen’s Park)
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm (dinner served at 6pm)
What to bring: A side dish, appetizer or dessert to share, and your own table service (plate, utensils, etc.).
Main dish catered by Jack’s Gourmet: Italian grilled chicken with tomato and basil, vegetarian lasagna
Drinks provided: tea, water and lemonade will be available. Virgin drinks will be served at our VIP bar
Please RSVP: E-mail Michelle Baggett at baggettm@missouri.edu As there is no cost this year we need everyone who plans to attend to RSVP. Please let us know how many will attend.
Dress up as your favorite movie star, movie character, movie, or just come as your own glamorous self ( read: costume is optional). Be sure and nominate your colleagues for their best performances at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=AkNyafbdhkdTW81UajBpYw_3d_3d
The Community Service Committee of MULSA will be:
- Collecting non-perishable food items or cash donations for the Central Missouri Food Bank
- Selling raffle tickets to benefit the Mike Cook Medical fund. These tickets will sell for 50 cents each. The Raffle prizes include a variety of electronic goodies (on display in Ellis Staff Lounge): Grand Prize: 20” widescreen LCD Monitor. You may purchase raffle tickets at the picnic, or beforehand if you wish. See Cindy Cotner (Ellis Ref.) or Mary Hainen (52 Tech ser.) for advanced ticket purchases. You need not be present to win.
Remember: donations to the Central Missouri Food Bank are always welcome.
MULSA hopes this year’s picnic is the best yet so please mark your calendar for June 20th and don’t forget to RSVP!