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MULSA Book Sale

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The library offers used books for sale in the Digi-Print copy center located in the north side of the building, just inside the front entrance. Books are priced $1-4. The only exception are Savitars (the MU yearbook), which are priced individually. New books are put out each week on Wednesday mornings. Come in and browse – you never know what you might find!

The book sale funds the MU Libraries Staff Association, which maintains the Staff Lounge, provides donations, flowers, cards, etc., when happiness or disaster strikes a member of the MU Libraries staff; and sponsors parties, such as the New Staff Tea, Summer Picnic, Halloween Party, Christmas Party, retirement celebrations, and the annual Celebration of Service. MULSA also donates to Second Chance, Rainbow House and the Central Missouri Food Bank, and sponsors several families at Christmas. Your book purchase helps fund MULSA!

MOBIUS Conference Is Free, June 15-17

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The MOBIUS Annual Conference will be held June 15-17, 2010 and is free for employees of Missouri libraries. This conference is an incredibly affordable and valuable opportunity for library staff to swap ideas, network with colleagues, and learn new skills. (Do you know of any other FREE conferences?)

You can make the MOBIUS Annual Conference even better by submitting a proposal to present a session. The theme for the conference is “CONNECT, CONSTRUCT, COLLABORATE” and the fast approaching deadline for submitting a proposal is January 21, 2010! An exciting, well-known speaker (soon to be announced) has been engaged to deliver the keynote address. So participate with the best and consider sharing your expertise and experience with your friends and colleagues, making the 2010 MOBIUS Annual Conference the best yet!

Here’s the link – http://mobiusconference.org/information – Don’t procrastinate – PARTICIPATE!

Electronics Recyling Info From Greener MU Libraries Task Force

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Rock Bridge 4-H Club Electronics Recycling Event

Where: Rock Bridge Elementary Parking Lot, 5151 S. Highway 163
What: Electronics Recycling Community Service Project
When: Saturday, January 16, 2010
NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 a.m. – noon

All collected materials will be taken to Mid-Mo Recycling
Remove all personal information prior to drop off
Equipment does not need to be in working

Acceptable Items
keyboards
mice
lap tops
wires
CPUs
cell phones
printers
fax machines
stereos
Computer monitors ($5/ea.)
TVs ($10/ea.)
Microwaves ($5/ea.)
Copiers ($5/ea.)

NOTE: If you need information about cleaning your hard drive, check with PT.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: The Greener MU Libraries Task Force is planning a spring electronics recycling drive for MU Libraries staff.

Meatless Monday Munch

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MU Libraries Meatless Monday Munchers commit to bringing one meatless dish per month to the Ellis Library staff lounge…and get to sample three different meatless dishes every Monday!  Some MMM’s are vegetarians or vegans, but most of us are not…we’re just expanding our options and having a good time.

Some online sources for meatless recipes:

http://www.vegcooking.com/searchrecipes.asp

http://www.101cookbooks.com/

http://www.cookinglight.com/food/vegetarian/

http://www.usdrybeans.com/recipes/

Meatless Mondays in general: http://www.meatlessmonday.com/

If you’d like to learn more, or would like to be added to the Meatless Monday Munch signup list, contact Rachel Brekhus, brekhusr@missouri.edu.

Healthy for Life Update

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Healthy for Life would like to wish you a happy and healthy new year! We are committed to providing you with convenient, affordable, and effective programs in 2010. More information is available in the January Wellness Newsletter or on the Healthy for Life website.

Now Enrolling—Spring ACTHealthy classes!
Tired of setting health goals and not reaching them? ACTHealthy is a FREE 6-week class that teaches strategies and offers support to make healthy changes in your life in only 50-minutes, once a week, campus-wide Monday – Thursday at 12:05pm and Thursdays at 5:05pm. Orientation will be held the week of February 8. Space is limited; why not join now with a friend? Contact us at ACTHealthy@umsystem.edu.

ACTHealthy is a research study sponsored by Healthy for Life: the T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program and the School of Health Professions. The purpose of the project is to see if this workplace self-management education program can help employees make healthy changes in their lives. If this sounds like something you are interested in doing, contact us at ACTHealthy@umsystem.edu.

Stress Reduction- Now Enrolling!
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program is an 8 week class that teaches skills for responding to stress with greater skill and creativity using formal mindfulness skills(meditation, yoga, body scan) and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Participants will be expected to engage in daily practice exercises outside of class. Orientation: January 20 at 5:30.Class: Wednesdays (Jan. 27 – March 17)(5:30-7:30pm) at the Memorial Union. Full day retreat on March 6 (9am-4pm).Cost: $40 ($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes). SPACE IS LIMITED. For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy, RossyL@umsystem.edu.

Eat for Life Online- Now Enrolling!
Healthy for Life’s regular 10 week program on creating a healthy relationship with your food, body, and mind is now a course you can take online in your own home. Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you. Cost is $60 for course materials. The course starts the week of January 18. Contact BodlingA@health.missouri.edu to enroll. Click here for more information.

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.

• Yoga: Jan. 8- Feb. 19 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan 7. To sign up, email Kate Walker, Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Office Stretching: Jan 12-Feb 16 at 2800 Maguire Atrium (Printing Services). Class meets on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:00 and costs $6 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan 11. To sign up, email Lisa Nagy, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.

• YogaFit Mat Class: Jan.26-Mar.2 at Lewis Hall Room 3. Session meets Tuesdays from 4:10-4:50 p.m. and costs $12 for 6-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan. 22. Click here to sign up or email Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Office Fitness for Men: Jan. 28 – Mar. 18 at Physics Library. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan 21. To sign up, email Nani Fudge, fudge@missouri.edu.

• Office Class: Jan. 29 – Mar. 19 Lewis Hall room 3. Class meets Fridays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $16.00 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan.22. To sign up click here or email Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• 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, email Lisa Nagy, 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, email 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. Click here to sign up or email Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

Weight Watchers Open House- MU Campus
Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an open house meeting, Jan. 20 at Clark Hall, Room 542 from 12-1 p.m. No need to register, just show up! 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. Questions? E-mail Melissa Willett, WillettMD@umsystem.edu.

Weight Watchers Open House- University Hospital
Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an open house meeting Jan. 27 at University Hospital, Room M586 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. No need to register, just show up! These meetings are open to everyone, so if you have a friend who’s not an employee, bring them along. This 17-week session costs $186 (cash, check or credit card). Payments can be made in three installments of $62 each to be taken at the first meeting and deposited monthly. All faculty and staff who miss no more than one class qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Questions? E-mail Melissa Willett, WillettMD@umsystem.edu.

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.

Volunteers needed for Exercise Study
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is seeking men and women with type 2 diabetes between 30 and 65 years of age to participate in a physical activity study in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Specifically, we are seeking non-smoking individuals who complete less than 60 minutes of planned exercise each week. The study involves completing a 5-10 day exercise program while changes in your blood glucose levels and cardiovascular health are measured. Participants will undergo body composition, fitness and general health assessments. Monetary compensation is available. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Study Coordinator at 882-6892 or umchesexphysstudy@missouri.edu.

EPI Student Sponsorship

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The MU Libraries will again host an international student via the English and Professional Immersion (EPI) program offered through MU’s Asian Affairs Center. EPI is for university students from Pacific Rim countries with English skills, high academic standing and a desire to experience American life. Students go through a selection process at their home universities to attend this intense, six-week program.

Jeon Han is our sponsee and will be on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 12 through Feb. 11. Her career interests include libraries and editing. Jeon will spend time at Ellis, Health Sciences, and Journalism libraries.

Announcing the Launch of WebJunction Missouri!

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The State Library is pleased to introduce a new education and training portal for Missouri library staff, trustees and volunteers. This new portal, at mo.webjunction.org, is built to work in conjunction with the State Library’s official Web site and enhance the online resources already available for libraries at the national WebJunction.org site. WebJunction Missouri allows you to connect with your library peers, take mini-courses to update skills and keep up with Missouri library news — all at one central online location.

The Home page includes a Missouri Library News discussion list; libraries are invited to share their news and photos via the Missouri Library News Thread. This discussion list is a good place to post information about groundbreakings, new buildings and renovations; new library directors; election results; major donations and grants; or new services offered by your library. Several other areas of the site, such as youth services, adult services, grants, library management, technology tips, training resources and Missouri Digital Heritage among others, also host discussion lists. Identify your areas of interest, connect with your peers and get the conversations started!

Missouri Courses offers over 100 online trainings available at a discount. Course topics cover multiple aspects of library service, including but not limited to, managing technology, software applications, services to various library customer groups, management and planning. Most courses are self-paced, which provide staff and trustees the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skill level at their convenience. Please review the course use policies posted at Missouri Course Policy. Missouri Courses also includes a new CE Calendar listing the offerings of the State Library, MLNC, MOREnet and other training providers in Missouri, with links for registering for the selected events.

Anyone can view information available on Webjunction Missouri, but you must establish your affiliation as a WebJunction Missouri member to post documents, join discussions and access the discounted online courses. To join, go to WebJunction Missouri and create an account. You will create a profile that includes the name of the library for which you work, volunteer, or serve as a trustee. On the Affiliations tab in your profile, check the box to join Missouri. Your request will be processed to verify your eligibility as a Missouri member within 1-2 business days and a confirmation e-mail sent.

State Library staff is eager to use our new online venue to engage with Missouri’s library community. Watch for more information on developments in WebJunction Missouri throughout the coming months. Your suggestions for expanding and improving this new means of learning, sharing ideas, and improving library services are welcome and encouraged.

From Barbara Reading, Library Development Director, Missouri State Library