Web Feedback Site for Library Staff

Mathew Stephen has set up a web feedback site for library staff.   Please use this form if you need to report a broken link, outdated information or any other problems you see with our web site.  We also require the URL of the site which contains the broken link along with a specific description of which link is broken.  This speeds up the process.  Thanks!

The link to feedback page is at the top of the staff web page: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/default.htm

The direct link can be found here: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/staffcomments/website.aspx

Thanks!

Judy Maseles

Healthy for Life Update

Upcoming Faculty & Staff Flu Clinics

Dates for MU, UM System and Extension faculty, staff and retirees to receive flu shots (see eligibility and requirements below):

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

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.


Weight Watchers Open House: Clark Hall, MU Campus
Join Weight Watchers on Nov. 13th at Clark Hall, Room 542 at 12:15 p.m. No need for pre-registration, just show up! This group has lost more than 500 pounds and four members have reached their lifetime goal. The 13-week series is open to everyone and costs $156. Faculty & Staff who miss no more than once receive a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Payment options are available–cash, check or credit card. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Visit Healthy for Life’s website for more information.


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.
  • 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.

Come Join the Celebration
The Health Connection, University of Missouri; School of Health Professions is celebrating 20 years! Join them for these great activities on the Stephens College Campus, Hillcrest Hall:

  • Nov. 8th-12th: Free access to THC gym & classes to all non-members; daily give-a-ways
  • Nov. 12th: Anniversary Party 9-11 a.m. with guest speaker Dean Richard Oliver

For More Information call:  573-882-1718

Current MUSE Posts

Spotlight winner for October 2010: Mary Claire Amann http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2010/10/28/october-2010-spotlight-winner-mary-claire-amann/

Spotlight winner for October 2010: Karla Geerlings:  http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2010/10/28/october-2010-spotlight-winner-karla-geerlings/

Web tip of the week: Information about flu shots at UM:  http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2010/10/27/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-27-2010/

New Posts, Oct. 25-29

  1. Tom Before Tenn: A Dramatic Reading of Tennessee Williams’ Early Works
  2. 2011 MU Libraries Poster Calendars Are Here
  3. Update From the Ellis Reference Department
  4. Agnew and Dykas Present at MO Library Association
  5. MU Libraries in the News
  6. Key Card Access to State Historical Society
  7. Tech Tip – Printing From Outlook
  8. Sanders Attends ACRL RBMS Regional Workshop
  9. Library Assembly Minutes, Sept. 28
  10. Job Posting: Fiscal Assistant
  11. Search Update – Metadata and Catalog Librarian

Update From the Ellis Reference Department

We have been busy…
In September, the Ellis Reference Department did 69 instruction sessions reaching over 1340 students.  Additionally, we did 65 FIG and other freshmen orientations sessions (a total of 115 tours) reaching over 1000 freshmen.  In August we were all over campus representing MU Libraries at various campus orientations including Graduate and Professional Student Fall Orientation, Minority Graduate Student Orientation, Residential Life Staff Resource Training, New Faculty Orientation, International Student Orientation, etc. reaching over 1000 students, faculty and staff.

Agnew and Dykas Present at MO Library Association

Leo and Jean Darbyshire, Kansas State University Libraries-Director Emeritus and human capacity development/organization development consultant, co-facilitated a workshop at MOLA on positive approaches to organizational change. This was the second year they gave the workshop at MOLA. Of note, Leo, Jean and their colleague from the KU Libraries, Keith Russell, Life Sciences Librarian and learning and development specialist, have now presented their workshop at conferences in four states: MO, KS, OK, and AL.

Felicity Dykas gave a presentation on “Getting Ready for RDA.” Power Point slides of the presentation are available at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/catalogdept/presentations/rda2010oct.ppt