LIA/LIS Level Increase FYI

It has been a while since we have looked at the LIA/LIS level increase request process. Here are three documents which will help us get reacquainted with the process: Level and Competency Statements (Levels and Competency Statements); Level Assessment Form (Level Assessment Form); and Directions for Determining Competency Levels (Directions for Determining Competency Levels).

To access other documents and information associated with the level increase process, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/classification/reclassification.htm.

As indicated in Jim’s e-mail of 11/2/11, I will work to develop a timeline to guide the process of responding to competency increase requests. I expect that to identify a deadline in spring 2012 by which requests must be submitted. This should provide adequate time for both review and budget planning.

Lastly, I’ve received a suggestion to hold info sessions for individuals in LIA/LIS titles plus their supervisors…that sounds like a good idea to me. Look for announcements in future editions of News Notes.

Announcement From SDC – Group Process Training

What if you could lead meetings in such a way that you produced twice the results in half the time?  Yes, you read that correctly. 🙂

SDC is sponsoring a two-part training series on group process methods. Participants will learn how to more effectively facilitate any kind of group, from committees, to unit or department meetings, and so on. Participation is open to all library employees, regardless of whether you lead meetings or “just” participate in them.

Part I will be conducted by myself and involve three one-hour sessions which introduce you to group process tools and when they are most useful within a meeting.  These three sessions will take place in December and are prerequisites for Part II.

  • Agenda building for efficiency; cause-and-effect diagram, Dec. 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis
  • Brainstorming; Nominal Group Technique; Affinity diagram, Dec. 13, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis
  • Multivoting; Paired Comparisons, Dec. 20, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis

Part II will be conducted by Phil Shearrer, Debono Thinking Tools TM Consultant.  Phil also works as a Leadership Development Specialist at MU’s Women and Children’s Hospital. There is no charge to the library for Phil’s presentations.

Phil’s sessions will be half-day skill-building workshops on how to facilitate different meeting types:

  • How to run a problem-solving meeting, Jan. 5, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;
  • How to run a decision-making meeting Jan. 12, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;
  • How to run a creative thinking meeting Jan. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;
  • How to run a group self-assessment meeting Feb. 2, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;

Why target these four topics?

The first three courses give you agenda specific tools required to maximize group interaction for effective discussion and resolution of the three most common meeting types.

The last course helps you candidly assess the effectiveness of your current meetings.

NEW: Individuals who attend all sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion, with copies placed in their personnel files.

How do you register? I will send Outlook meeting notices; simply RSVP. Release time is available with supervisor approval.

Leo

New Posts, Oct. 31-Nov. 4

  1. Winners – MULSA 2011 Halloween Costume & Pumpkin Contest
  2. Update on Ellis Library Renovation
  3. Discovery Tools Presentations
  4. Reminder-Diversity Action Committee Invitation
  5. November Library Start Date Anniversary Recognition
  6. Healthy for Life Update
  7. Welcome to Annelise Freeman
  8. UM Benefit Plan Reminder
  9. Business Policy 1:010 -Canceling Classes and Suspending Operations Due to Inclement Weather
  10. Student Excellence Award
  11. LIA/LIS Level Increase FYI

Winners — MULSA 2011 Halloween Costume & Pumpkin Contest

Costumes:

Overall Favorite- Regina Guccione #5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scariest- Karen Eubanks #2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most Complicated Outfit- Dan Dodd #7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gutsiest to Wear- Adrienne Arden #8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkins:

1st place- Regina Guccione (A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd place- Adrienne Arden (B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional pictures will be on the MUSE site.

Update on Ellis Library Renovation

Starting today, Nov. 4, the Administration Offices are being moved temporarily to 102 Ellis Library (Access Services). 103 Ellis (ILL) will be used for Administration storage space. In the next several weeks all renovation of 104 Ellis (Administration) will be completed. This is primarily painting, removing flooring and re-carpeting. This should be completed by the beginning of December at which time the Administration Offices will be moved back to 104.

After the fall semester is completed, Access Services will move back into their original offices.

In addition, the ceiling in the staff lounge will be replaced next week.

Discovery Tools Presentations

We are entering the last year of the Summon contract.  The MERLIN libraries are reviewing discovery tools and presentations have been scheduled for MERLIN in the Telepresence Rooms.  Given the limited space available in that room, I have scheduled separate demos for the MU Libraries.

In addition to the demos for the discovery tools, the vendors have been asked to present on their open URL resolvers.

The presentations are open to any libraries’ staff member.

Tuesday, November 8, 8:30-11:00 – Room 4G41– WorldCat Local

Friday, November 11,  1:00-3:30  – Room 4F51A – Primo

Tuesday, November 15, 9:30-11:30 – Room 4F51A – Encore Synergy

Wednesday, November 16,  10:30-1:00 – Room 4F51A – EBSCO Discovery

Friday, November 18,  12:30-3:00 – Room 4F51A – Summon

Reminder – Diversity Action Committee Invitation

The Diversity Action Committee invites you to a presentation in conjunction with November’s theme of Native American Heritage Month. Dr. Dennis Kelley, Assistant Professor with the Department of Religious Studies, returns and brings a different topic (see below). Dr. Kelley’s biographical information can be reviewed at http://religiousstudies.missouri.edu/people/kelley.html.

The presentation will take place Thursday, Nov. 10, from 11-12, room 4G41 Ellis Library. Release time is available with supervisor approval. RSPV’s are not required.

Leo

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Topic:

“The Oral Tradition as Text, History as Myth: Columbus, Thanksgiving, and the Meaning of American Indians”

This talk will explore the relationship between Native and Non-native America in terms of making meaning. Using America’s origin myths, the Columbian event and the Mayflower Colony, we will explore what meaning we as a society make out of the aboriginal inhabitants of this continent, and the use of that meaning in contemporary literary forms, both Native and non-Native.

Healthy for Life Update

Flu Shots and Health Screenings
The University of Missouri Total Rewards invites you to join Healthy for Life, an incentive-based wellness program designed to help you actively manage your health. By completing a personal health assessment and health screening, primary subscribers to the UM Health Care plan will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year.

This year, we’re partnering with Cerner Health to provide straightforward tools to help you work toward better health. You can participate in the program now. It’s simple. Here’s how:

  1. Create your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
  2. Enter your email address and join the program.
  3. Complete your personal health assessment – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.
  4. Schedule your FREE health screening at a convenient time and location on campus. Your health screening provide you a look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. If your screening is before noon, fasting for 9 hours is recommended, but not required (6 hours if pregnant) and drinking 64 ounces of water the day before is suggested.

 

 

Date: Weekdays except Thursday (Healthcare employees only)
Time:
6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location:
Staff Health

* APPOINTMENTS ARE ONLY NEEDED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES, ALL OTHER HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES ARE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE

This event is done in conjunction with the annual health screening and is co-sponsored by Staff Health and Healthy for Life


Date:
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Time:
8-11 a.m.
Location:
Wellness Resource Center, Room G202

* THIS EVENT IS FOR SCREENINGS ONLY, NO APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.

*This event is co-sponsored by the Wellness Resource Center and Healthy for Life


Date:
Nov. 7
Time:
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location:
Heinkel Building, Room 200 (Healthy for Life lobby)

* THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.


Date:
Nov. 8
Time:
1-4 p.m.
Location:
MU Ellis Library

* FLU SHOTS ONLY, NO SCREENINGS

*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life


Date:
Nov. 9
Time:
9-11 a.m.
Location:
Center for Family Policy & Research, Room 1400 (Entrance #6)

* SCREENINGS BY APPOINMENT ONLY

*NO APPOINTMENT FOR FLU SHOTS

*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life


Date:
Nov. 9
Time:
1-4 p.m.
Location:
Hulston Hall, Room

*SCREENINGS BY APPOINMENT ONLY

*NO APPOINTMENT FOR FLU SHOTS

*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life


Date:
Nov. 10
Time:
1-5 p.m.
Location:
Townsend Hall, Room

*SCREENINGS BY APPOINMENT ONLY

*NO APPOINTMENT FOR FLU SHOTS

*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life


*Smaller screening clinics are available, please check your Cerner Health account for dates/locations.

FREE flu shots will be provided for those 12 years and older enrolled in a UM Health Care plan. To receive the vaccination, bring your health insurance card and a completed Flu Vaccine form. Those not enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a vaccination for $15 cash or check, along with the completed Flu Vaccine form.

To receive the $100 Incentive, complete both the personal health assessment and health screening by April 30, 2012.

I want to learn more about the Healthy for Life program.

 

Share your Success Story
Do you have wellness success story or know of one that may motivate others to become healthier? Have you stopped smoking, lost weight, or decreased stress in your life? If so, we would love to hear about it! E-mail Melissa Willett with your accomplishments or contact information for the person you are suggesting by give her a call at (573) 884-1397.


Tips for Mindful Eating Blog

Tips for Mindful Eating
: It’s more than just about food’ is a new blog that offers a weekly post with tips, articles, research, reflections, and opportunities to practice mindful eating and living through the way that you eat, move, work, play and relate to yourself, others, and the world. It grew out of the ten week program entitled “Eat for Life” developed by Dr. Lynn Rossy and Hannah Bush, M.A. offered through the wellness program. Click here to subscribe to weekly posts.


Massage Therapy Services—Faculty/Staff Discounts Available

De-stress this semester through massage therapy. Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides this service in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. To schedule an individual appointment or chair massage, call Healthy for Life at 884-1312.

If you’d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital, the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus, OR  drop a check in campus mail to 205 Heinkel Building specifying the length of session you want. Make checks payable to Healthy for Life.

Faculty and staff  receive a discount: Hours of availability:
30 minutes: $35 Mondays & Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
60 minutes: $50 Wednesdays: 1-7 p.m.
90 minutes: $70 Thursdays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

 

Campus Dining Services offers Zoutrition
Zoutrition is an online tool that provides users with nutritional information for 15 of Mizzou’ s restaurants. In addition to providing nutritional information, Zoutrition assists customers in making wise choices to meet their nutritional goals when dining on-campus. To experience Zoutrition, visit dining.missouri.edu and click the Zoutrition logo in the lower right hand corner.  This tool helpful to:

o   Identify and select well-balanced meals.

o   Confirm the nutritional content of their food choices.

o   Identify possible allergens and food intolerances.

o   Select preferences for specific types of diets such as vegetarian or vegan.