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Schiefer, Brekhus, Maseles and Riley Present at MO Library Association

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Sandy Schiefer (Gov Docs) presented on “Lighthouses, Taxation, Women’s Rights and Molasses: Finding and Using Government Documents as Primary Sources.”  Rachel Brekhus (Ellis Reference) co-presented with Danielle Theiss-White of Rockhurst University, “Bibliographic Management Remix,” a comparison among and update on two free and two proprietary bibliographic management products. Judy Maseles ” LibX Toolbar: Maximize the Use of your Library resources,” which was sponsored by MACRL.  Ann Riley also presented with Neosha Mackey of Missouri State and Bonnie Postlewaite of UMKC on “New or Old: Getting Out There in the Library Job Market.”

Documentation and handouts from both October 8th presentations can be found on the Missouri Library Association Web site, http://molib.org/2010confpresentations.html.

October Exhibits in Ellis Library

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Check out the exhibits in the colonnade for October:

  • When bad things happen to good books. View the scary critters that can destroy books and the horrors wrought upon them by human hands. Not for the weak at heart! Presented by the Preservation Committee and Physical Processing.
  • Support the MU Libraries: An exhibit highlighting our major Development programs, Adopt-a-Book, Honor with Books, the Library Society and Friends of the Libraries. Prepared by Sheila Voss and Shannon Cary.
  • View the personal side of World War II. Read first-hand accounts of soldiers in the field, those held in prison camps and the lives of those left behind at home. Prepared by Amy Nickless, Graduate Research Assistant.
  • Looking for something to read? The library staff has recommended books of all genres. Take a look and get some ideas.

Health Sciences Librarians Present at the American School Health Association Conference in KC

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Barb Jones and Rebecca Graves presented papers at the 84th Annual American School Health Association Conference in Kansas City, MO.

“Information Literacy Skill-Building in School Nursing Practice”  Louise Miller, Marjorie Cole, Barbara Jones and Rebecca Graves.

“Communicating About Health Literacy: Empowering Individuals, Systems and Society” Susan Centner and Barbara Jones.

Renovation of Ellis Library Elevators

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The twin elevators in Ellis Library will be renovated starting Nov. 1 (approximately).  Campus found funding of $3 million for this project and one other similar project on campus. The money has be spent by June 2011. It will takes 12 weeks for each elevator to be renovated, and they will be done one at a time.  The renovation consists of replacement of all the elevator equipment, including the motor on top of building, and the elevator car. If during this process the elevator that is not currently being renovated malfunctions, repair men will be on site to handle these concerns immediately.

We know that this will slow some work processes down, but in the end we will have much better elevators.

If you have any additional concerns, please contact Pat Jones. Cindy Cotner will be handling any ADA issues that arise.

Mizzou Advantage Updates: Facebook and Inaugural Art Contest

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Mizzou Advantage is on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-MO/Mizzou-Advantage/151084541597168?v=wall

Check out upcoming Events and learn more about Mizzou Advantage.

You’ll also see information on the Mizzou Advantage Inaugural Juried Art Contest: http://www.missouri.edu/mizzou-advantage/art-contest/index.php

–Submitted by Kate Anderson, Mizzou Advantage Library Liaison

Healthy for Life Update

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Upcoming Faculty & Staff Wellness Fairs
Healthy for Life will be hosting its annual Faculty & Staff Wellness Fair this month—so mark your calendar now.

  • MU, UM System and Extension faculty, staff and retirees can join us Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Reynolds Alumni Center. UM Faculty & Staff Benefits will provide FREE flu shots to UM Choice Health Care members (9 years and older) who bring their Coventry card. For those who are not enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care program, the cost will be $25. Those between 9 and 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The fair will have FREE screenings for ALL employees and their family members: blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index. If you are a University of Missouri faculty or staff member, dependent or retiree enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care Program, you are eligible for a FREE vaccine. Bring your Coventry Health Care card to the flu vaccine site. If you are not enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care Program, there will be a $25 fee which may be paid in cash or check for the vaccine.

Children 9 years and older enrolled in UM Choice Health Care Program, accompanied by a parent or guardian, may receive the vaccine. Due to different vaccination needs, children age 8 and younger may obtain their flu vaccine from their healthcare provider, health department or community clinic.

Along with your insurance card, bring your COMPLETED FLU SHOT FORM to the vaccination site. Find the form on the flu shot page for your campus on the Healthy for Life website.

Alternate Dates for MU, UM System and Extension faculty, staff and retirees to receive flu shots (see eligibility and requirements in the section directly above):

Ø  Oct. 25: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. RADIL, Multipurpose Room (4011 Discovery Drive)

Ø  Oct. 25: 2-4 p.m. Printing Services Building, Foyer (2800 Maguire Blvd.)

Ø  Nov. 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. General Services Building, Room 25

Ø  Nov. 9: 2-4 p.m. Animal Science Research center, S119-120


Workplace Fitness Opportunities—Fall Semester
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.

Healthy for Life Fitness Class Registration Policy:

  • Reserving your space in a class requires a payment of the entire session.
  • Payment must be paid in full due on the first class and cannot be divided.
  • If you miss a class, you cannot make it up in another class.
  • If you choose to join a session in progress, it is your responsibility to pay the full registration fee.
  • Drop-ins are not allowed.

Please respect this policy so that we may continue to enjoy physical education sessions for the bargain.

Please note that each instructor is a private contractor. They are not paid by the University of Missouri but are willing to offer faculty and staff a very discounted rate.

  • Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
  • Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
  • Oct. 27-Dec. 1: Flow Show. The wellness variety show. Classes will vary from Yoga to Core; from Upper and Lower Body focus to PiYo and more! Come and learn to go with the flow. All levels welcome. Fun music, atmosphere, and alternative lunch. Email click here for more details or to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
  • Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $8 for the four-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques. Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual’s needs in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Nov. 27. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
  • Dec. 3-Dec. 10: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $6 for the three-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques. Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual’s needs in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Dec. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

October is Way to Go to Work Month–FREE Brown Bag Lunch Seminar
October is Way to Go to Work Month and GetAbout Columbia is sponsoring the FREE Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Wednesday, October 27 from 12–1 p.m. at the School of Engineering, Lafferre Hall, Room W 1004.

Bring your lunch and get active commuting advice from people who do it every day. Learn about bike commuting gear, safety and riding skills, and what to take to work to freshen up once you get there. We’ll even help you plan your route!  Participants will receive free commuting gear like bike light sets, canvas bags and reflective leg/arm bands – while supplies last!  For more information, please call 573-268-8816.

  • Way to Go to Work Pledge Card

Participate in Way to Go to Work month by filling out a Way to Go Card and register to win a swanky commuter bag, perfect for walking or biking!   Pick up a card at the brown bag lunch seminar, the ARC, City Hall or the Columbia Public Library or download one online at GetAbout.   Entry deadline is November 5.

Search Update – Special Collections Librarian/Archivist I (Print Collections)

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The search committee for the position of Special Collections Librarian/Archivist has identified another candidate to interview. The candidate’s resumes, cover letters, and reference letters will be forwarded to library staff as part of an Outlook schedule-a-meeting notice. The itinerary and evaluation form will be distributed closer to the interview date. A third candidate was invited to interview but withdrew from the search.

Elspeth Healey will interview Wednesday, Nov. 3. Ms. Hansen recently completed her MSIS at the University of Texas at Austin (Aug. 2010). She has a Masters (2003) and a PhD (2008) in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. Dr. Healey’s work experience includes a Public Services Internship at Harry Ransom Center, UT-Austin (2008-2010), a Text Editor for EEBO – Text Creation Partnership, Univ. of Michigan (2005-2008), and a Preservation Assistant at the John Hay Library, Brown University (1997-1999).

Dr. Healey’s presentation will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., room 4F51-A Ellis Library .The topic is “Assuming you believe an academic library’s special collections and rare books department to be an important teaching tool and a resource for scholarly research, what are three concrete ways the Special Collections and Rare Books unit of the MU Libraries can make its collections and services more relevant in the academic curriculum of the University of Missouri?”