Follow-Up on Extended Hours at Ellis Library During Finals

Based on the number of students who used Ellis Library during the extended (until 4 a.m.) finals hours last semester, it has been decided that we will continue to have extended hours next fall and spring semester. Ellis Library will have extended hours (open until 4am) on Sunday of finals week and continue through Thursday. Our statistics showed that both weekends (Friday and Saturday) were underwhelming as far as turnout. However, Sunday through Wednesday showed significant numbers of students taking advantage of the extended hours.

Local Collection Heading Updated in MERLIN

The Catalog Department recently updated the local collection headings we use in MERLIN. All generally follow one standard now: Collection name (University of Missouri—Columbia. Libraries).

Background: Local collection headings are created to pull together resources received or purchased as gifts (William Peden Short Story Collection) and to provide a way to access material that is treated as a collection (World War II Poster Collection).

Over the years we have used formal and informal headings; some were available as subject searches and some as author searches. We reviewed all the headings several months ago, studied Library of Congress practices, and discussed current headings with public services staff in the areas that have the collections. Based on the information we gathered we standardized what we are using.

A list of the headings is available on the Catalog Department web site: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/catalogdept/collectionheadings.htm.
You can retrieve these in MERLIN with the author search: MU Collections.

Former headings are still in MERLIN. We will leave them on records through July to give everyone a chance to update information you have.

–Felicity Dykas

Libraries Appointed Committees – Call for Self-Nominations

Libraries Appointed Committees – Call for Self-Nominations

It’s that time of year again to let you know that replacements are needed for several vacancies on various MU Libraries committees for 2010-2012. All MU Libraries employees are encouraged to apply for committee membership with supervisor approval. Current committee members may apply for reappointment. The new committee appointments will be announced in August and will be effective no later than Sept. 1.

The following list provides information on the composition of the committees. For information on the charge of each committee, click on the associated url.

Staff Development Committee – Three librarians, not from the same division, three members of the support staff, not from the same division, and the Library Administrative Associate (ex officio). http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/policies/POL09.htm;

Diversity Action Committee – Five to seven members representing all levels of full-time staff. http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/affirmativeaction/default.htm:

Preservation Committee – The Committee will consist of at least seven library staff members. A mix of members from Technical Services and Public Services, as well as branches and Ellis Library is desirable. http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/disastermanual/section_9.htm;

Exhibits Committee – The committee’s policy does not prescribe membership criteria or numbers. http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/policies/POL33.htm.

Replacements Needed – Libraries Appointed Committees—2010-2012

Diversity Action Committee Members
Leo Agnew Chair
Adrienne Arden (08-10)
Stephen Clayton (09-11)
Jee Davis (08-10)
Ivy Hui (09-11)
Yasuyo Knoll (09-11)
Mat Miller (08-10)
Karen Witt (09-11)

Need replacements for:
Adrienne Arden
Jee Davis
Mat Miller

Ellis Exhibits Committee Members
Anne Barker, Chair (09-11)
Alla Barabtarlo (09-11)
Marie Concannon (08-10)
Paula Roper (08-10)
Sandy Schiefer (09-11)
Bette Stuart (08-10)

Need replacements for:
Marie Concannon
Paula Roper
Bette Stuart

Preservation Committee Members
Nina Johnson, (08-10) Chair
Michaelle Dorsey (ex officio)
Michael Holland (ex officio)
Ann Riley (ex-officio)
Mary Amann (09-11)
Katie Carr (09-11)
Gary Cox (08-10)
Dan Dodd (09-11)
Alan Jones (09-11)
Ruthe Morse (09-11)
Amanda Sprochi (08-10)

Need replacements for:
Nina Johnson
Katie Carr
Gary Cox
Amanda Sprochi

Staff Development Committee Members
Leo Agnew, Chair
Cindy Cotner (09-11)
Colleen Smith (09-11)
Stephen Stanton (08-10)
Karen Witt (08-10)

Need a replacement for:
Stephen Stanton
Karen Witt
A total of 4 new members are needed – 2 from the academic rank and 2 from the classified staff rank.

NOMINATION FORM
All interested employees are encouraged to apply. Committee members whose terms are ending may apply to be reappointed. If you are interested in more than one committee, please prioritize your selection.

Name:__________________________________________ Phone:________________ E-mail:__________________________

Committee(s): #1___________________________________________________#2________________________________________

Check with your supervisor before volunteering your services for a committee(s). Return this form to Leo Agnew, 104 Ellis Library. The preferred return deadline date is Wednesday, June 30, 2010, but self-nominations will be accepted until all positions are filled.