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MU Librarians and Staff Participate at MLA Conference

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Leo Agnew (Administration) co-presented the pre-conference “Positive Techniques for Envisioning Tomorrow, and Making It Happen.” Envisioning tomorrow requires the ability to engage in productive conversations about the future, issues, and opportunities, and coupled with surfacing stakeholder’s viewpoints, to identify solutions and bring unity of vision and purpose. This workshop highlights 10+ timeless, positive approaches to leading, influencing, envisioning, and facilitating organizational change.

Brian Cain (Cataloging, formerly U2) co-presented a session on “Using Omeka to Create a Simple and Elegant Digital Library” in which the presenters described a KOPN 89.5 FM project to create a digital library of archived radio broadcasts using Omeka open source web publishing software.

Anselm Huelsbergen (Archives) co-presented”Usability Study on MU Libraries: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition: 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.” The presentation will discuss a usability study performed in February of 2011 on the University of Missouri Digital Library collection: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Highlights from the study will be examined, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of the collection, as well as an overview of usability. The ramifications of the usability findings and the potential implementation of key findings will be discussed.

Amy Lana (Acquisitions) and Jackie Blonigen (Cataloging) facilitated a table talk discussion on institutional repositories called “Send Us Your Articles, Your Data Sets, Your Grey Literature Yearning to be Read: Managing and Publicizing an Institutional Repository.”  Their goal was explore the challenges of managing and publicizing an institutional repository from the perspective of those on the front lines.

Sandy Schiefer (Government Documents) presented a session on using Google Maps and Google Earth to create maps for library patrons. A demonstration was given on how to create a Google Map, along with tips on using both products. Google Maps can be created to highlight local history, show library branches, or create a walking tour.

Current MUSE Posts, Web Tips

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Web tip of the week, Oct. 3, 2011 – Towd: one-stop directory of tourism offices
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/13/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-3-2011-towd-one-stop-directory-of-tourism-offices/

Web tip of the week, Oct. 10 2011 – search engine duckduckgo
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/13/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-10-2011-search-engine-duckduckgo/

Web tip of the week, Oct. 17 2011 – corn mazes
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/13/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-17-2011-corn-mazes/

United Way Reminder

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Dear Colleagues,

We are in the midst of the 2011 United Way Campaign.  For decades the United Way has helped us assist our neighbors in need.  This year for the first time, instead of paper forms, you can follow this link to pledge online www.unitedway.missouri.edu.   If you prefer paper, please print a copy of the form at the above URL and send the completed pledge to Mark Ellis, 104 Ellis Library.  If you have any questions, please call Mark or contact one of the MU Libraries’  2011 United Way Campaign Tri-Chairs:  Mary Hainen,  Ann Riley or Paula Roper.

Participation in the campaign makes you eligible for prizes made available by the United Way leadership team including press box seats to homecoming, tickets to University Concert Series events, a $500 VISA gift card donated by Providence Bank, and many others.

Moreover employees of the MU libraries who participate in the drive are also eligible to win:

  • A $10 Bookmark Café gift certificate
  • Concert series tickets
  • A $25 campus bookstore gift certificate

  • $100

Those who pledge by Nov. 4th will have their names entered in the drawing for the tickets and the other incentives.

Thank you for supporting the United Way.

Mary Hainen                                       Ann Riley                                             Paula Roper

 

MU Libraries Sponsor DuraSpace

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The MU Libraries have become a sponsor of DuraSpace, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to preserve the scholarly record for future generations. In addition to providing leadership and guidance to DSpace and Fedora, DuraSpace has built new open source technologies, like DuraCloud, which can help institutions make use of the cloud to archive, manage and preserve digital content. You can read more about DuraSpace in their annual report (http://www.duraspace.org/about.php).

A list of DuraSpace Bronze Sponsors, including the MU Libraries, can be found at http://www.duraspace.org/bronze_sponsors.

2011 Human Resource Services Training Conference

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Human Resource Services is sponsoring its Annual Training Conference on November 1 & 2, 2011 at Memorial Union. Most sessions are intended for Columbia Campus, UM System and UOEXT staff employees, however, the KEYNOTE presentation by Suzanne Hart, Director Faculty & Staff Benefits, and a demonstration of the new SkillSoft online training software, myLEARN, purchased by UM System, are open to faculty as well as staff.

Overall, there will be 50 sessions covering diverse topics for managers, supervisors, professionals, office, technical and service/maintenance staff. All sessions are free and this is a great opportunity to set aside a couple of days for development for you and/or your staff. The speakers are primarily MU staff and faculty who are all experts in their fields. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and attend as many sessions as you can during this two day training.

The follow link goes to a HR website http://hrs.missouri.edu/training/all-employees/hrs-training-conference/index.php] where you can find a complete course description and a link to register on-line. Supervisor approval is required to attend. If granted, attendance is considered release time. As in the past, individuals with academic titles can register for any course and attendance will be considered by HR on a space-available basis.

Of note: Bob Almony returns to campus to conduct two financial planning courses as part of the conference:

Take Charge of Your Finances, Nov. 2

Time: 8:30-12:00 Noon

Location: S203 AES

Presenter: Bob Almony, Beth Steele

This course deals with misconceptions about money management, your net worth, and tracking your cash flow each month. Learn to set up a real budget, handle debt, and discuss the 10 leading causes of overspending. We will review the overall personal budget process

 

Principles of Investing on a Shoestring Budget, Nov. 2

Time: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: S203 AES

Presenter: Bob Almony, Stacey Josey

Learn the principles of investing for the long-term accumulation of wealth, especially for a comfortable retirement. We will discuss the issues of 403(b), IRA, Roth IRA, 401(1), 456, etc., and which one you should use in your retirement planning and why.

In addition, Leo and his colleagues with the MU Trainers’ Network will present the teambuilding/leadership skit based on the book by Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

Nov. 2

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: N103 A&B Stotler Lounge

Presenter: Members of the MU Trainers’ Network

Learn the principles of investing for the long-term accumulation of wealth, especially for a comfortable retirement. We will discuss the issues of 403(b), IRA, Roth IRA, 401(1), 456, etc., and which one you should use in your retirement planning and why.