“MU to Hold Eye Exams for Service Dogs”
MU News Bureau, May 4, 2011
“MU to Hold Eye Exams for Service Dogs”
MU News Bureau, May 4, 2011
Because of remodeling in the Student Success Center (SSC), there will be tutoring in Ellis Library, Room 202, during the Summer Session.
The Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee was formed in October of 2010, and is chaired by Pat Jones, Head of Security and Facilities in Ellis Library. The committee is charged with advising the Library Management Team on how to re-purpose, renovate, and reallocate space, furnishings, equipment and facilities in Ellis in order to meet user needs and to support the mission of the MU Libraries.
A web site has been created to inform the library community about the projects that have been completed and those that are in process. There is also a suggestion form, as comments and suggestions are welcome regarding space and facility issues in Ellis Library.
The site is located at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/esfac/default.htm. It can also be found from the Library Committees section on the Staff Web page.
159 Ellis Library
April 26, 2011
Present: Members: Bette Stuart (chair), June DeWeese, Laura Buck, Suzy Bent, Stephen Clayton, Stephen Stanton, Gary Cox, Mark Ellis, Matt Stottle, Erin Zeller, PT Martin*. Ex-officio: Jim Cogswell (Director) Felicity Dykas (MULAC), PT Martin (SRC)*. Guest: Leo Agnew. Absent:
*Listed twice as representative from LTS and ex-officio SRC Chair
If any employee would like to see the summary notes of the values statements discussion that took place during the Library Assembly meeting, please contact Mark Ellis or your Library Assembly Representative.
2-4 pm, 159 Ellis Library
Attendees: Jim Cogswell, Deb Ward, Mike Holland, Ann Riley,
Guest: Kate Anderson, Lee Anne Litzsinger, Carolyn Hamilton, Rebecca Moser
Support: Mark Ellis
Information Item: Update of Mizzou Advantage activity – Kate Anderson. Mizzou Advantage is “wrapping-up” first round of grants. Poster session of all First round grants: April 27, 4-6 pm. Reports will be due May 2nd. Mizzou Advantage is a centerpiece in new Campus Strategic Plan due out soon. A spreadsheet that tracks who at MU Libraries is doing what with Mizzou Advantage will be out soon. There has been positive and growing sense of collaboration. Librarians have been noticed at many Mizzou Advantage discussions.
Kate Anderson left meeting.
INFORMATION ITEM: LMT Retreat will be Thursday and Friday, June 16-17. Topic Suggestions so far: Succession Planning, A new ORTF? – Organizational Review Task Force – Is it time to pull together a team to look at some broad issues again? Topics and suggestions will continue to be discussed.
INFORMATION ITEM: Jim has assigned Mike Holland the task of developing a process to review and update the Library Policy. Mike Holland predicts a need for a policy on policies. It will include: a.) where policy/changes can be proposed/generated, b.) a path that leads eventually to hearing/approval by LMT. c.) Possible vetting through deliberative bodies such as MULAC and/or Library Assembly. d.) Final approval will remain in LMT.
Jim would like to Archives to be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date copy of official MU Libraries Policies.
INFROMATION ITEM: Jim asks for recommendations from LMT for annual MU Libraries’ Top Ten Accomplishments list FY 2011.
INFROMATION ITEM: Ellis Library Reference is considering a policy on Social Media. In light of previous discussion on policy review process, Deb and Ellis Library Reference will review proposal and prepare to submit at a later time.
INFROMATION/ACTION ITEM: Digital Scriptorium is changing from a contributory organization to a membership organization. Each member will be asked to pay an annual maintenance fee. MU Libraries Tier 1 Membership fee will be $1,750 per year. LMT resolved to pay fee. Discussion ensued about how to treat expense now and for future budget planning.
June 2, 2011 – A visual representation of disability throughout history, research by Dr. Brick Johnstone, School of Health Professions/Health Psychology.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis Library
Presenter: Dr. Brick Johnstone
Dr. Johnstone returns to present research on the visual representation of disability throughout history. He will expand the discussion her gave us in July of 2009, which left audience members spellbound.
This presentation offers an excellent opportunity to better understand the manner by which individuals with disabilities have been, and are currently, misperceived and mistreated in society. Review of art from prehistoric to modern times offers a wonderful opportunity to understand how misperceptions about physical, mental, and sensory disabilities have developed and been maintained throughout history.
Participants will have the opportunity to increase their understanding of the individual experience of disability. Given that 20% of the US population has a chronic disability, it is useful to provide a forum to mull over the possibility of our own potential misperceptions and biases. Release time is available with supervisor approval. Feel free to bring your lunch if this falls within your regular lunch time.
Congratulations to Ember Stevens, Government Documents, winner of the Student Excellence Award for the spring 2011 semester! The reasons given in support of her nominations include:
5/14/1979, Rich Rexroat
5/1/1988, Alla Barabtarlo
5/9/1996, James Keyzer-Andre
5/15/2000, Adam Banning
5/12/2003, Gary Cox
5/25/2004, Michelle Baggett
5/9/2005, Felicity Dykas
5/1/2006, Adrienne Arden
5/22/2006, Ralph Sieli
5/7/2007, Ruth Feldkamp
The 2011 Staff Recognition Week is scheduled for May 16 – 20. Human Resource Services is once again coordinating training programs for Staff Advisory Council that will be offered free to employees. For course schedule and enrollment information, go to http://hrs.missouri.edu/training/all-employees/staff-recognition-week-seminars/index.php. Employees in Administrative, Service & Support titles have first dibs on seating, but employees in academic titles can register and attend on a space-available basis.
A point of interest: Bob Almony will present two financial planning sessions during Staff Recognition Week at the request of Human Resources.
Taking Charge of Your Finances will be presented Wednesday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., N103B Stotler II, Memorial Union.
Invest Now on a Small Budget for Better Retirement will be presented Friday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., S206 Memorial Union.
A reminder that self-nominations are due by Friday, May 27, for membership on several library committees.
Nomination Form
All interested employees are encouraged to apply. Committee members whose terms are ending may apply to be reappointed. If you are interested in more than one committee, please prioritize your selection. Check with your supervisor before volunteering your services for a committee(s).
Name:______________________________________ Phone:________________ E-mail:__________________________
Place a 1 next to your first choice and a 2 next to your second choice (if you have one). Return this form to Leo Agnew, 104 Ellis Library. The preferred return deadline date is Friday, May 27, 2011, but self-nominations will be accepted until all positions are filled.
_____ Diversity Action Committee
_____ Exhibits Committee
_____ Faculty Lecture Series Committee
_____ Preservation Committee
_____ Research Paper Contest Committee
_____ Staff Development Committee