- Boyd Published in Medical Reference Book
- Healthy for Life Update
- Schmick Receives CHIS Designation
- Hello to Elaine Huntsucker and Regina Guccione
- Current MUSE Posts, Spotlight Winners and Web Tips
- Scoville Wins Award From Department of Child Health
- News From the Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee
- New University Smoking Policy
- Library Assembly Election Results
- July Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk
- Positions Open, 2 Library Information Assistants
A staff publication of the MU Libraries.
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Boyd Published in Medical Reference Book
Trenton Boyd contributed to many of the veterinary sections in this new book (destined to be a standard reference source for health sciences librarians):
The Medical Library Association’s master guide to authoritative information resources in the health sciences
http://merlin.lib.umsystem.edu/record=b8100231~S1
Healthy for Life Update
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.
- July 1-29: Yoga Flow Sampler. University Hospital, School of Nursing, Room N265. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $15 for the five-week session. ‘Flowing’ can be between poses, or the simple movement of breath. A complete workout containing cardiovascular work, strength, and flexibility. A mat is recommended but not required. All levels are welcome. Try something new with no long-term commitment. Minimum 10 participants to hold session. Click here to sign up with Rebecca Mars.
Kudos to National Bike Month winner
Healthy for Life congratulates Susan Tharp of OSEDA! Susan won our prize drawing by biking to work during National Bike to Work Week (May 16-20). Don’t let the celebration end, sign up for the Ride to Wellness Odometer Program to enjoy cycling this summer. We have odometers for $20 (payable by cash or check). Ride 500 miles and get your money back. If you already have an odometer, great. We will enroll you for FREE. By participating in the program, you’ll get prizes every 500 miles you ride. To enroll, contact Jenny.
For more information about National Bike Month, visit http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/index.php. For more information about Healthy for Life, visit http://wellness.umsystem.edu
A Healthy 4th of July Cooking Class
The West Broadway Hy-Vee is hosting a $5 class to learn how to cook a healthy Independence Day meal on June 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join Jessica Ellis, your Hy-Vee health and wellness specialist, as she brings tasty and simple recipes to life. Jessica will share nutritious recipes that won’t leave you missing your traditional holiday fare! Registration is required by calling 573-447-0133 or by email at jellis@hy-vee.com before June 29th.
Support Groups: Gluten–Free and Diabetes
The Rockbridge HyVee will be hosting a free support group for those interested in a gluten-free diet or those with celiac disease. Join Registered Dietitian Paula Vanderlicht from 2-4 p.m. on June 11.
At the same location, Paula will host a free diabetes support group from 10-11 a.m. on June 13. No RSVP needed for either event.
Pools are now open!
Beat the heat by enjoying some water fun at one of Columbia’s public pools this month. Click here for a list of facilities, operational hours and their fees. There’s something for everyone in the family—from adult laps times, to little swimmers and even pooches can splash around. For more information about Parks and Rec, visit http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/.
Schmick Recieves CHIS Designation
Congratulations to Darell Schmick, who has achieved Level 2 designation in the Consumer Health Information Specialization Program through the Medical Library Association.
http://www.mlanet.org/education/chc/#3
(This is their highest level of CHIS designation – he skipped right over level 1 and was able to achieve level 2!)
Hello to Elaine Huntsucker and Regina Guccione
Hello to Elaine Huntsucker and Regina Guccione, Imaging Technicians, Library Systems Operations. They begin their duties at the MU Libraries effective June 17, 2011.
Current MUSE Posts, Spotlight Winners and Web Tips
November 2010 Spotlight Co-Winner: Sharon Gaughan http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/06/07/november-2010-spotlight-co-winner-sharon-gaughan/
December 2010 Spotlight Co-Winner: Mark William Ellis http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/06/22/december-2010-spotlight-co-winner-mark-william-ellis/
Web tip of the week, June 6 2011 – costhelper http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/06/22/web-tip-of-the-week-june-6-2011-costhelper/
February 2011 Spotlight Co-Winner: Wayne Barnes http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/06/22/february-2011-spotlight-co-winner-wayne-barnes/
Web tip of the week, June 13, 2011 – buying a laptop http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/06/22/web-tip-of-the-week-june-13-2011-buying-a-laptop/
Web tip of the week for June 20 2011 – All About Birds http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/06/22/web-tip-of-the-week-for-june-20-2011-all-about-birds/
Scoville Wins Award From Department of Child Health
Congratulations to HSL librarian Caryn Scoville, winner of the Outstanding Clinical Educator Award for the Department of Child Health. At the recent annual awards banquet, Caryn was recognized for the librarian/informationist support she provides to the Child Health department. Caryn participates in the education program by providing training, research support and consultations in conjunction with the Evidence Based Medicine Journal Club and Morning Report. Caryn holds degrees in biology and library science from the University of Missouri. She began working with the Child Health Department in 2008, and has been a librarian at the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library since 1999.
News From the Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee
The Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee (ESFAC) has some new projects underway.
ESFAC is currently working on: the removal of the CPRR marble counter, renovating the women’s restroom on the first floor, compiling data for Ellis Library’s current signage dilemma, posting location guides outside of the elevators for our patrons, and researching a student’s request to have cushioned chairs in Ellis Library along with the projects below.
- To create more student study space, the short shelf located at the south end of the reference books will be removed. To allow for this, the reference books are being shifted to clear the shelf. Photo 1
- Two ranges of government documents shelves are being removed from 1 Central to make room for more student study areas. Ranges to be Removed – After Photo 1 – After Photo 2
- The boards and wires which remain after the removal of the phones in the entrances will be removed and the walls painted. West Entrance Phone board – North Entrance Phone board
- The scanners located at the south side of the DOIT computers have been moved next to the KIC scanner. Before Photo 1 – Before Photo 2 – After Photo 1 – After Photo 2
As you can see, ESFAC members are actively working on small and large projects. In addition to a list of considerations the committee members are strategically working through at every ESFAC meeting. All substantial considerations are submitted to the Library Management Team (LMT) as a proposal. The LMT members have the final word as to whether or not a consideration will be approved.
Lastly, all recommendations/considerations will be reviewed but may not be addressed by the committee.
Thank you,
ESFAC
New University Smoking Policy
The University Smoking Policy will be effective July 1, 2011.
To review the University of Missouri smoking policy please see link below:
http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_160.html
If you should have questions about the implementation, compliance tips, map of designated smoking areas, smoking-cessation resources, and just general questions to ask please refer to the link below:
http://smokefree.missouri.edu/index.php
The University will be providing FREE smoking cessation programs, access to one-on-one counseling, assistance in developing a personalized quit plan and peer support, along with FREE gum, patches and lozenges to employees. Please see the link below for more information:
http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/programs#tobacco
Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee (ESFAC) will be placing signs at the West and North entrances reminding students and patrons about the new University smoking policy.
Recent questions asked are:
- Does this mean that people will no longer be permitted to smoke in front of the library entrances starting on July 1?
Yes, please see: Smoking Policy below
http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_160.html
- Effective July 1, 2011 smoking will be permitted only in designated outdoor areas. No smoking is permitted indoors in any university-owned or university-leased buildings or vehicles.
- What do we do if someone is smoking?
Please see: Addressing a violation
http://smokefree.missouri.edu/policy/compliance-tips.php
- If we get complaints from patrons about it and it is not a designated smoking area, how is library staff supposed to handle it?
Please see: Implementation
http://smokefree.missouri.edu/policy/implementation.php
Lastly, building director will also be able to address complaints and violators.
Thank you,
ESFAC
Library Assembly Election Results
Three departments have representatives to Library Assembly with terms of service that expire this month. Elections were held recently and the following individuals will represent their departments starting July 1, 2011. Each will serve a three-year term.
Jack Batterson, ACTS-Cataloging
Libby Myre, ACTS-Acquisitions
Karen Witt, SCARaB-Special Collections
Congratulations to the new members…and Thanks to the outgoing members: Suzy Bent, Bette Stuart, and Erin Zellers.