- Clarification of Quiet Study Areas in Ellis Library
- Recyclemania at MU
- Summon@MU Video
- Healthy for Life Update
- ASI/Flexible Spending Reminder
- No Space Heaters in MU Libraries
- Feb. Exhibit in Ellis Library: Documenting the Black Experience in Small Town Missouri
- Seminar on Construction and Repair of Books, Feb. 3
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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Clarification of Quiet Study Areas in Ellis Library
LMT recently discussed concerns about quiet study areas in Ellis Library. After designating and defining quiet areas, they formed a group to update policy, determine signage and communicate this information to staff and users.
Quiet Study Areas Working Group Members: Shannon Cary, Cindy Cotner, Tammy Green, Julie Rogers and Karen Witt
Based on discussions by LMT and the Quiet Study Areas Working Group, the following distinctions were given to areas of Ellis Library based on acceptable levels of noise.
Not Quiet Areas:
• Bookmark Café
• First Floor (except CPRR)
• Group Study Rooms
Absolutely Quiet Areas:
• Current Periodicals Reading Room (CPRR)
• Room 201 (including area directly outside room and breezeway above room)
• Room 202
Generally Quiet Areas (hushed conversations allowed):
• Floor 2 (except for 201 and 202)
• Floors 3 (except 201 breezeway) and 4
Special Rules for the Absolutely Quiet Areas
To accommodate users who need a completely quiet study environment, the Library has designated the CPRR, Room 201 and of 202 as “absolutely quiet” areas. The quiet rules for these floors are more stringent and are more stringently enforced. If users cannot abide by these rules, they should avoid these areas.
• No talking above a whisper.
• No extended conversations, even at a whisper.
• No use of cell phones whatsoever.
• No other noise sources are permitted on the floor.
Special enforcement provisions for the absolutely quiet areas:
• There will be periodic walkthroughs by Library Security to enforce quiet and other rules.
• Library staff will respond promptly to requests for enforcement from users.
• All staff members have responsibility for enforcing the quiet policy in a polite and friendly manner. If a staff member is uncomfortable with enforcing the policy, please contact Library Security.
• Rooms 201 and 202 are occasionally used for events. Signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of use of these rooms, so that users can find alternate study space.
We will be communicating these quiet study area designations to users through signs and periodic announcements on the gateway.
Reminders for Staff
• If you are teaching in room 213, please close the door within 10 minutes of the beginning of class.
• If you walk through the building for recreation or exercise, please refrain from conversations or keep conversations quiet as is appropriate for the section of the building you are walking through.
• In the “generally quiet” areas it is expected that there will be some noise from staff members who are working or leading groups through the library. Please try to keep noise at a reasonable level especially when users are studying in these areas.
Please contact any of the members of the Working Group if you have questions, comments or suggestions.
Recyclemania at MU
Recycling is a small contribution with a HUGE impact on our environment. One way everyone can help, and have fun recycling, is to become an MU team player in Recyclemania, a ten-week competition for colleges and universities to reduce waste. We, along with over 600 other schools, are reporting our recycling weights every week from January 17 until March 27.
Put us on top by simply disposing of recyclable materials properly on campus. Here are a few suggestions:
- Break down cardboard and set aside for convenient removal by custodians (we have box cutter key chains we can give you).
- Recycle all acceptable beverage containers, inside and outside of buildings.
- Recycle office paper, magazines, food boxboards, newspapers, phone books, and catalogs.
- Consider starting an indoor beverage program in your building if you have not already.
- Have individual desk-side recycling containers delivered to your building for convenience in recycling.
Let us know if we can help in any way by emailing mucfsustainability@missouri.edu or morelandja@missouri.edu
Look for updates on MU Info and on our website.
There is a prize for the winning school!
Acknowledge Winners
2010 national winners will receive a permanent award with their school name, competition category and year inscribed. Winners will be acknowledged in a public awards ceremony at a recycling industry event to be determined.
GO TIGERS!
Summon@MU Video
Check out the new animated Summon video that was created by Rachel Brekhus. There is a link to the video from our home page, and there will also be a link in an upcoming MU Info.
Healthy for Life Update
H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics
Healthy for Life, T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program is pleased to coordinate H1N1 flu shot clinics on the MU campus. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services has generously offered to provide H1N1 vaccines at no charge to all MU and UM faculty, staff, family members, and students. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
A clinic will be held:
• Friday, January 29th, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Stotler Lounge
For more information about the H1N1 vaccine, please contact the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services at 573-874-7356.
Weight Watchers Open House—Clark Hall (Needs 5 more members!)
Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an open house meeting Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Clark Hall, Rm. 542 from 12-1 p.m. No need to register, just show up!
At this time there are 10 confirmed participants, Weight Watchers requires 15. So if you or a friend are considering joining this group, now is the time to act.
These meetings are open to everyone, so if you have a friend who’s not an employee, bring them along. This 13-week session costs $156 (cash, check or credit card).Payments can be made in three installments of $52 each to be taken at the first meeting and deposited monthly. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of the 13 classes qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. For more information, visit Healthy for Life’s website or e-mail Melissa Willett, willettmd@umsystem.edu.
Weight Watchers—University Hospital (Needs 5 more members!)
Weight Watchers at Work at University Hospital is looking for 5 more members to join its group that meets on Wednesdays in Room M586 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. If you or a friend are interested in joining this group, e-mail Amanda Scott, amanda.scott@mchsi.com, by Friday, Jan. 29. These meetings are open to everyone, so if you have a friend who’s not an employee, bring them along. This 13-week session costs $156 (cash, check or credit card).Payments can be made in three installments of $52 each to be taken at the first meeting and deposited monthly. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of the 13 classes qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. If you have questions about the program, visit Healthy for Life’s website or e-mail Melissa Willett, willettmd@umsystem.edu.
Strength Conditioning
Strength Conditioning classes are currently being offered at Memorial Union and Ellis Library from 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. on various days. Click here for a schedule. Classes are $1 each and there is no need to register. All experience levels are welcome. The instructor encourages attendees to bring a towel or mat. Strength Conditioning is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. Please post the this schedule in a highly visible location in your department and bring a friend to this class!
Affordable Fitness Classes at Work!
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in comfortable work clothes.
• Office Class: Jan 29 – Mar. 19 Lewis Hall room 3. Class meets Fridays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan.22. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Shoulders, Back and Hips: Feb. 2 – Mar. 23 (No class Feb. 9 or Mar. 2) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Tuesdays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan. 26. All exercises can be performed in work clothes. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Back Health Mobility: Feb. 2 – Mar. 23 Ellis Library room 4F51-A. Tuesdays 1:10-1:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan. 29. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Yoga/Office Stretching: Feb. 3- Mar. 10 at Dalton Research Library Rm 132. Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan 29. To sign up, e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Yoga Flow: Feb 4-Mar 11 at Lewis Hall room 3. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan 28. To sign up, e-mail Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com.
• Office Class: Feb 4-Mar 11 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan 28. This is a non-intimidating environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Mat Yoga: Feb. 8 – Mar. 15 at Physics Library. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 1. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• YogaFit Flow Mat Class: Feb. 9 – Mar. 23 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15pm and costs $21 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 5. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Mat Yoga: Feb. 17 – Mar. 24 at Ellis Fischel 707A/B. Class meets on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:55 p.m. and costs $12 for 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Dec. 30. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Core Conditioning Mat Yoga: Feb. 17 – Mar. 24 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 12. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Yoga: Mar. 1-Apr. 2 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 22. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Kate Walker, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
• Yoga: Mar. 5-Apr. 16 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 26. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Kate Walker, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
Healthy for Life Workplace Presentations
Healthy for Life’s Jenny Workman, MU/UM program manager, and Armine Alioto, MUHS Nurse Manager, would like to give a brief wellness presentation during one of your staff meetings this semester! The presentation can be as tailored to meet your needs. They will inform your staff about all of the Healthy for Life offerings available for free or at a low-cost. Please contact Jenny, workmanjl@umsystem.edu, or Armine, aliotoa@umsystem.edu, to discuss details.
Friday Night Rec Center opportunities
Members of the Mizzou campus community who are not already members of the Student Recreation Center are welcome to attend every Friday night from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Each one-time pass costs $2 per person and a valid Mizzou ID is required. For more information, please call the Student Recreation Center Membership Desk at 882-2066 or visit the Mizzou Rec website.
National Wear Red Day
Show your support for the fight against heart disease in women by participating in National Wear Red Day on February 5th! Wear Red Day is designed to bring awareness of heart disease to women in hopes of making a difference. In 2009, over 5,000 companies showed their support by organizing a Wear Red Day and other fundraising events, all proceeds going to the American Heart Association. If you would like to set up a Wear Red Day in you department, visit the Wear Red Day website and click on the “ Wear Red Day kit” and create a “group”. If you need additional items such as posters, stickers or bookmarks you can contact Go Red for Women at: (573)446-3000 ext. 3119.
ASI/Flexible Spending Reminder
The 2009 flexible spending plan year ends 12/31/09; however MU adopted a grace period for health care account participants that allows them to incur expenses through 3/15/10 and use any funds that might be remaining (so that employees don’t forfeit the funds). The deadline to submit claims for the 2009 plan year is 4/15/10 in order to receive all funds from this account. This also means that if you are enrolled in the 2010 plan year, you will have an overlapping period of coverage (1/1/10-3/15/10) so reimbursement will be made from the oldest account first.
No Space Heaters in MU Libraries
As a follow up to my announcement during the recent all-staff meeting, I want to remind you that space heaters are not to be used in MU Libraries.
Along with the obvious fire hazard that they present, individual space heaters create a strain on electrical resources and undermine campus-wide efforts to conserve energy.
During the recent spell of cold weather in the area, most everyone who works for MU Libraries experienced colder-than-usual work areas. Now that more normal temperatures have returned, I encourage you to contact your building coordinator if temperatures are still uncomfortable in your workplace. By working with Campus Facilities, your building coordinator should be able to make adjustments to the heat settings in your specific work area or to make other accommodations to deal with the cold temperature. Caulking of windows or improved insulation may improve your workspace while also conserving the energy resources. In some cases, it may be necessary to reposition workstations to relieve the problem.
For safety and liability reasons, library employees should not keep space heaters in work areas, even if not currently in use.
In Ellis Library, the building coordinator is Pat Jones. You may contact her at 882-4220 or by emailing JonesPA@missouri.edu
In the branch libraries, please contact your building coordinator or contact Mark Ellis at 882-9169 or via email: EllisMW@missouri.edu
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Jim Cogswell
From Campus Facilities Newsletter
Avoid using space heaters. Space heaters use a lot of energy, often cause breakers to trip, and are dangerous when left unattended. One space heater can consume the same amount of power that it takes to run fifty-six (56) four-foot fluorescent lamps! The average space heater consumes about 93% of the load a 20-amp circuit breaker can handle. Combined with the use of another appliance, such as a PC, the circuit breaker can trip. If not properly safe-guarded, such sudden power outages can damage electronic equipment and cause data loss. Please avoid using space heaters on campus. If your space is cold, call 882-8211 and we will do our best to help make you more comfortable.
Feb. Exhibit in Ellis Library: Documenting the Black Experience in Small Town Missouri
This exhibit explores the lives of African Americans in small towns. From schools to churches to homes, Blacks built their own community within the larger community. They had to, since they were often shut out by “whites only” attitudes and laws. With the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling in 1954 that mandated school desegregation and The Voting Rights Act of 1965, integration wended its way across the state, but the Black experience remains singular.
These images are selected from the archive of The Missouri Photo Workshop, which was founded in 1949 by Clifton Edom of the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, MPW has recorded rural life for six decades. Over the years, more than 2000 photographers have documented 43 Missouri communities. The towns are a laboratory for photographers to hone their visual storytelling skills under the guidance of a demanding faculty, some of the nation’s top picture editors and photographers. It’s a rigorous week for the photographers, who are expected to follow Edom’s prescription for making meaningful pictures: intensive research, followed by intent observation and judicious timing.
Workshop photographers study lives of individuals, structure of families, issues of the day. By investing significant amounts of time getting to know their subjects and building a trusting relationship, photographers’ portrayals provide intimate insight and savor a slice of time. Often, an image transcends a single moment and represents a universal experience. Cumulatively, the photographs provide a visual record of Missouri’s small towns.
The Missouri Photo Workshop is sponsored by the Missouri School of Journalism, with educational grants from the Missouri Press Association Foundation and Nikon Professional Services. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.mophotoworkshop.org.
Seminar on Construction and Repair of Books, Feb. 3
- Image by ‘Lil via Flickr
The Rare Books and Special Collections Department would like to invite any interested MU Libraries staff members to attend a seminar on book history and conservation. On Wednesday, February 3rd, from 10 a.m. to noon in Ellis 4F51A, James Downey will present a seminar on the construction and repair of books for Professor Anne Stanton’s graduate seminar on medieval manuscripts. Due to general interest, the Rare Books and Special Collections Department requested that Professor Stanton allow this seminar to be open to the MU Libraries’ staff.
Columbia resident James Downey has operated Legacy Bookbindery since 1992, offering book and document conservation services to private collectors and institutions, including the University of Missouri’s Rare Books and Special Collections department. He trained at the University of Iowa Center for the Book, one of the premier book-arts programs in the United States, where he studied letterpress printing, paper making, and paper decoration, but was primarily focused on book structures and conservation.
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