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Monthly Archives: April 2010
News From Cataloging
Sometimes people ask or wonder what really happens in Cataloging. The Department cataloged 31,537 new titles so far this year, including doing 4,508 original records. Most of what we catalog is books (print and online): 23,436 including theses and dissertations. GPO retro cataloged 11,785 titles. That is a big plus for access to our government documents collection. 7,032 titles of the 31,537 are online resources.
Breakdown by format, which shows the variety of material we catalog:
• Books = 22,782
• Serials = 4350
• Integrating Res = 107
• Visual Mat = 318
• Sound Rec = 277
• Scores = 99
• Maps = 2947
• Theses/Diss = 654
• Kits/Mixed = 0
• Manuscripts = 0
• Collections = 2
• Other = 1
Authority reports
For FY2010 so far: 15,969 bibs have been edited. That is a lot of MERLIN records that have been improved! 2,405 new authority records have been added to MERLIN, too. This is on top of what we get via our authority vendor.
NACO
NACO stats (through February), show 401 new authority records added to WorldCat. Last year we added 303 for the whole year. These numbers are from the official stats posted on the NACO web site.
MERLIN
2,464 volumes have been transferred + 17,873 volumes transferred to UMLD. We have a number of transfer and withdrawal projects, which is why our withdrawn statistics are up: 16,713 volumes have been withdrawn, compared to 14,022 for all of last year.
In addition, 117 volumes were reinstated and 110 replacement volumes were processed.
Projects
At one time there were more than pre-2008 10,839 temporary MARCIVE records for MU government documents in MERLIN. Now there are only 6,815!
We changed the way we process OCLC Bibliographic Notification reports, so we don’t know the number of table of contents and subject headings added to MERLIN. What we do know is that in March 5,314 record updates were processed.
Production continues to be strong – which is good!
Statistics don’t show the whole picture. From the numbers, you can’t tell the time spent in tracking down good subject headings, responding to requests from others, and participating in committees that benefit us all.
Notes From the Director, April 2010
First, I would like to make an announcement about Mizzou Advantage. Kate Anderson has been selected to serve as the Mizzou Advantage Library Liaison. She will spend 50% of her time on Mizzou Advantage and the other 50% on her former duties at the Health Sciences Library (HSL) and the Veterinary Medicine Library. Her official start date is February 1. Due to Kate’s appointment and other changes at HSL that are listed below, I will be requesting an additional librarian position for HSL.
With the loss of the Assistant Director of User Services position, several organization and staffing changes had to be made. Deb Ward has been named Interim Associate Director of the Research and Information Services Division. This new division is made up of the Ellis Library Reference Department plus the remaining branch libraries, which are Engineering, Geology, Journalism and Math. Deb is still Director of the Health Sciences Libraries, which includes HSL and Vet Med.
To enable Deb to spend time in Ellis Library involved with her new duties, two more changes have been made. Diane Johnson and Rich Rexroat also have new titles and new responsibilities. Diane is now Assistant Director of Health Sciences Library Information Services and Resources. Diane will handle more external communications with users regarding information resources and services, in addition to managing the information services department. Rich is now also an Assistant Director, and is in charge of Circulation, with Terri Hall reporting to him. Rich is also assisting with HSL facility management and administration, in addition to managing HSL cataloging and collection management.
Ann Riley will serve as the Associate Director of the Access, Collections and Technical Services Division. This new division is the former Technical Services Division plus Access Services. Ann also chairs the Collections Services Committee, and Hunter Kevil now reports to her while also retaining his role in Reference.
Mike Holland’s title is Assistant Director of the Special Collections and Rare Books Division. There are no changes to the former organizational structure that affect this division.
In addition, Duane Bittle, Lead Delivery Attendant, will go back to reporting to Ellen Blair. Al Messner has been temporarily assisting Duane since Jeremy Clark’s resignation. We have received permission to fill a part-time (50%) position to replace Jeremy.
I want to thank everyone who is adjusting their duties to make sure that the MU Libraries continues to serve patrons effectively and efficiently. Please contact me or your division head if you have any questions.
I hope to see all of you on May 19 for a Mizzou Advantage strategy meeting.
What’s New in the MUSE?
Haven’t looked at the MUSE lately? Make it a habit.
Time-sensitive announcements for awareness events, concerts, special deals and fundraisers are rotated out once their date has passed, so you need to look at the MUSE at least once a week!
Still-active posts you may not have seen include:
Staff Spotlight, April 2010: Ellen Blair & Julie Rogers
Staff Spotlight, March 2010: Alan Jones & Debbie Melvin
Books I’ve Stumbled Upon, Pt.II—Great or Near-Great Fiction, by John Wesselmann
Staff Spotlight, February 2010: Pearl Newbrough & Sheena Waggoner
Staff Spotlight, January 2010: Kris Anstine & Gena Scott
Visit us today at: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/
Graves Nominated for the Excellence in Education Award
On Tuesday, Rebecca Graves was recognized for being one of 20 MU faculty, advisers or academic administrators nominated for the Excellence in Education award. This award is given by the Division of Student Affairs and the MU Parents Association to faculty members, advisers and academic administrators who make “significant contributions to the out-of-class learning experiences of MU students and who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to student learning and personal development.”
Tech Tip
Planning a road trip?
For national traffic and road closure information, go to http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm
For scenic byways throughout the nation, go to http://www.byways.org/explore/ For traffic and road closure information in Missouri, go to http://maps.modot.mo.gov/travelerinformation/
For local traffic and road closure information, go to the site for Missouri and click on the link for “Get local MoDOT Info” in the left column. Click on the central region of the map for Columbia and Jefferson City.
Have a safe and fun road trip.
–Jack Batterson
Healthy for Life Update
Weight Watchers at Work
Weight Watchers will be hosting open house meetings on Wednesday, May 5th in the following locations:
Clark Hall, Room 542 from 12-1 p.m.
University Hospital, School of Medicine, Room M586 from 11:45 a.m.-12 45 p.m.
These 13-week series are open to everyone and costs $156. Faculty & Staff who miss no more than once receive a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Enroll this time for a special WW deal: 8 weeks of FREE e-tools and 6 months FREE WW magazines. Payment options are available. WW accepts cash, check or credit card. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Questions? Call 884-1397.
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, tailored to meet your needs. They will inform your staff about free or low cost Healthy for Life programs available. Please contact Jenny, workmanjl@umsystem.edu, or Armine, aliotoa@umsystem.edu, to discuss details.
Stress Less this Spring
Celebrate spring with a massage! Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides clinical massage therapy in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). Employees receive a discount: 30m-$30, 60m-$45, 90m-$65. Schedule your appointment today by calling 884-1312. Jeff is available Mon/Tues 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed. 1-7 p.m.; and Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. If you’d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital or the Healthy for Life office in 205 Heinkel Building on campus.
Eat for Life- Offered Online
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 $50 for materials ($25 refunded with full participation in the class). The course starts the week of May 24. To enroll, contact Angie Bodling, bodlinga@health.missouri.edu. More info click here.
Workplace Fitness Opportunities
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 work clothes.
• Maguire Atrium Stretching/Toning: Apr 27-Jun 15 at 2800 Maguire Atrium. Class meets Tuesdays 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. and costs $8 for the 8 week session. This is a standing class that focuses on toning the lower body and stretching. To sign up please e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Basic mat yoga: Apr 27th – Jun 15 at University Press- 2910 Lemone Ind Blvd. Class meets Tuesdays from 12:10 – 12:55 p.m. This class is designed for all levels of fitness. The cost for class is $16 for the 8 week series, and pre-registration is required by Apr 25. To sign up, email Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Maguire Yogic/Toning: Apr 29-Jun 17 at 2800 Maguire Atrium. Class meets Thursdays 4:15 – 4:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. For more information or to sign up please e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Yoga: May 3-Jun 14 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. (No class on May 21st) Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is May 1. To sign up, email Kate, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
• Yoga: May 7-Jun 18 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 May 5. To sign up, email Kate, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
• Zakti Yoga: May 6 – May 27 Memorial Union Various Rooms. Thursdays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 4. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com.
• MOREnet Yoga Flow: May 14 – June 4 at MOREnet room 224-225. Class meets Fridays and will cost $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 12. Please email Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com, to sign up.
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Missouri’s Regional Arthritis Centers are here to help you learn how to manage arthritis so it doesn’t manage you. Visit www.moarthritis.org to learn more about physical activity and self-management programs and locate a class near you. You can also sign up to receive arthritis updates delivered to your email in-box.
Healthy Eating Lunch ‘n Learn
The Campus Facilities Training Unit is hosting a “Healthy Eating” discussion by Paula Vandelicht, Hy-Vee Dietician. Bring your lunch, but leave room for samples. Join the fun May 5th from 12:00-12:30 p.m. in the General Services Building Lunch Room. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. If you are not a Campus Facilities employee and would like to attend, please e-mail Kate Walker, WalkerJa@Missouri.edu.
Seeking Healthy Men
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is seeking individuals for a study on how different types of weight-bearing exercise affect bone health. We are looking for healthy men, 25-60 years old who are currently participating in 4hr/wk of physical activity for the last 2 years and not currently participating in strength or plyometric (jumping) training . You will receive free and supervised resistance training or plyometric training, body composition testing, bone mineral density assessment and payment after completing the study. If interested, please call 882-9917 or email mubonestudy@gmail.com.
Spring Health and Fitness Expo
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 8th from 6-7:30 p.m. The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health will be sponsoring a health expo prior to the YouZeum’s annual Starlight Bike Ramble at 608 E. Cherry St. Stop by for health screenings, healthy snacks, vendor give-a-ways, and information on fitness classes and upcoming activities. No need to register, and the event is free.
Starlight Bike Ramble
Join us Saturday, May 8th at 8:00 p.m. for a night of fun for all ages! The Starlight Bike Ramble is a recreational bike ride for cyclists of all abilities through downtown Columbia at dusk. Join the YouZeum for an after ramble street party with prizes, food and drink. To register your team, email info@youzeum.org or visit the Starlight Bike Ramble link.
New Posts, April 19-23
Summer Session Hours
The summer hours are now posted at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/about/hours.htm. Please feel free to print out as needed for your areas.
Please contact me if you need me to provide you with print copies.
Thanks,
Shannon
ACRL Keynote Speakers Announced
The ACRL 2011 National Conference will feature three keynote speakers, who double as activists, filmmakers, authors, and television personalities:
- Tiffany Shlain (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)
Tiffany Shlain is an award-winning filmmaker, artist, Internet pioneer, and activist. - Raj Patel (Thursday, March 31, 2011)
Activist, academic, and much-in-demand speaker, Raj Patel is an authority on the world economic system and the international food crisis. - Clinton Kelly (Saturday, April 2, 2011)
A renowned fashion expert and author who specializes in helping individuals achieve personal and professional transformations, Kelly will discuss why we are often averse to change and how to turn this fear into positive action.
June DeWeese served on the ACRL Conference Keynote Speaker Committee.