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Information Update From Campus Facilities

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The carpet for DigiPrint/Copy Service and Circulation/Access Services/ILL has shipped and we are currently waiting for it to arrive at the installer’s warehouse. Allen Floors is scheduled to start Copy Service on Monday, 10/24. There may be some parallel installation work going on in 101/102/103 while Copy Service moves things around for their installation. We anticipate that the flooring installation will be complete in these two areas by Friday, Nov 4th. At that time, we would like to schedule for Circulation/Access Services/ILL to move back into their space, with their temporary furniture, if possible. There are still many things that have not been decided regarding the condition/refurbish/replacement of the systems furniture for this space and therefore, we will not be reinstalling that yet. Actual moving dates will need to be verified and confirmed with Moving Services/MR Installation, but the soonest that moving would start would be Monday, Nov 7th.

The carpet for Admin/Gov Docs is currently with Allen Floors for estimating and we anticipate those orders will be placed early next week. We anticipate that once Circulation/Access Services/ILL is back to their space with temporary furniture, by Friday, 11/11 at the latest, that Admin will be moved to CPRR with some of their furniture, if possible, or that there might be additional temp furniture for those that we can’t easily move and set up for use. I anticipate moving to start around the end of the week, 11/11 or even Monday, 11/14. Construction Work will be done to the Admin area and at this time, we don’t know that timeline, but I would at least estimate a minimum of two weeks and up to a month to be vacated from that space. We will schedule carpet installation following that work.

For Government Doc Stacks/OaSys, we are looking into the electrical that was there, what needs to be replaced, etc. and the round brass outlets that were uncovered when the flooring was removed. I don’t know the extent of that electrical work, yet. Once we have confirmation of a ship date on Gov Docs carpet, we can then narrow in on our approach to that space.

Reminder – 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. 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 personal/professional development.

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.

MU Policy – HR 411 Voting

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With the Nov. 8, 2011 elections date just around the corner, it seems like a good time to review HR 411, the University’s policy on voting and related requests for time off. To highlight the main points:

MU Policy – HR 411 Voting

The main points:

  • Employees may be excused from work for time necessary to allow them to vote (this includes time away for absentee voting, if necessary).
  • This time may be up to, but not exceed, three (3) successive hours for the purpose of voting.
  • Such period of time includes any off-duty time between the opening and closing of the polls (e.g., lunch).
  • Employees shall be paid for any time requiring absence from duty to allow up to three (3) successive hours; provided, however, that such absence is requested prior to the election. Such time must be recorded on a time sheet or a monthly absence form.
  • Supervisors have the right to specify the time an employee may be absent for voting (e.g. for coverage issues).
  • Employees whose work hours permit three (3) successive hours between the opening and closing of the polls when not on duty will not be eligible for any paid time off for the purpose of voting.

Feel free to contact Leo at 882-9166 or agnewl@missouri.edu if additional information is needed.

New Posts, Oct. 10-14

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  1. Meet the Candidate: Ellen McLain
  2. Director’s Calendar: October 17-21
  3. United Way: Aaaand the Winners Are. . .
  4. Families Welcome at Ellis Library Open House
  5. MU Librarians and Staff Participate at MLA Conference
  6. Congratulations at Yasuyo Knoll
  7. Current MUSE Posts, Web Tips
  8. MULSA Halloween Party, Oct. 31
  9. United  Way Reminder
  10. MU Libraries in the News
  11. MU Libraries Sponsor DuraSpace
  12. Open Access Event on Oct. 19
  13. 2011 Human Resource Services Training Conference
  14. Supervisor 101 – Call for Next Round of Next Participants
  15. Oct. 18 – A Presentation on Banned Books and Freedom of Speech
  16. Release Time for Flu Shots

Meet the Candidate: Ellen McLain

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Ellen McLain, a candidate for the Library Development Director position,  will give a open presentation on the subject Challenges and Opportunities in Fundraising for Academic Libraries.  The short presentation (15 minutes) will take place Wednesday, October 19th 2011, 4 PM, in 4F51A Ellis Library.  It will be followed by a question/answer session.  All MU Libraries employees are welcome to attend.

 

Director’s Calendar: October 17-21

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Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries

Wednesday, October 19th
10: 00 AM Open Access Event – Speaker A. Townsend Peterson, Ellis Library Colonnade

11:00 AM Open Access Event – MU Panel Discussion, Ellis Library Colonnade

2:30 PM Meet Director of Library Development Candidate Ellen McClain, 4F51A Ellis Library

3:00 PM Meeting with LMT and Director of Development Candidate, 4F51A Ellis Library

4:00 PM Open Presentation and Q&A meeting – MU Libraries and Ellen McClain, 4F51A Ellis Library

United Way: Aaaaaand the Winners are…..

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The winners of the October 14th MU Libraries United Way participation drawing are Sue Barnes and Karen Eubanks.

Congratulations!  Sue and Karen have each just won a pair of tickets to a performance of a Concert Series show at Jesse Hall Auditorium. We will be drawing two more names for concert series tickets next Friday, October 21st.

All Library participants will also be eligible for the following prizes which will be drawn at the end of the MU Libraries United Way campaign.

  • $10 Bookmark Café gift certificate
  • $25 University Bookstore Gift certificate
  • $100 cash (cash equivalent) to be used anywhere

If you haven’t pledged yet, please go to www.unitedway.missouri.edu

Participants will also be eligible for the campus-wide “30 for 30” prize drawings.

Please let one of the MU Libraries United Way Tri-chairs know if you are having trouble with the online form or would like to pledge by paper card this year.  MU Libraries United Way Tri-Chairs are Paula Roper, Mary Hainen and Ann Riley.  You may also notify the MU Libraries United Way support person Mark Ellis.

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.