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Information About Your Wellness Incentive

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In order to receive your $100 wellness incentive, you must have a health screening and complete the online wellness questionnaire. More information about this process  can be found in the Healthy for Life Update. If you have completed these steps (you must do so by April 30), see the information below about checking on the status of your incentive.

myChoice
If you are enrolled in myChoice (the lower-deductible plan) the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) will be automatically set up. You can check the status of your $100 incentive by going to Coventry’s website, www.ummedcvty.com.

  • Set up your Coventry account: You’ll need your member ID number found on your Coventry card.
  • After creating your account: Click on Login or Register Now in the gray box that says, “My Online Services” on the right side.

Ø  Scroll over Benefits tab on the brown toolbar and then click on “Manage my HRA/HSA or Coventry Fund.”

Ø  Then, directly under “Manage Health Accounts,” click on My Coventry Consumer Choice Online or Coventry Fund Click Here.

Ø  On the left side, under “My Accounts,” is the word “more”. Clicking on this will show you the balance of $100 Wellness Reward.

  • Your health care provider visit: You will be responsible for any payments such as copays, deductible amounts, and/or coinsurance as usual. Coventry will then reimburse you for these amounts as they see them come through on claims. The reimbursement will accompany the EOB or if you receive your EOBs electronically, the check will be mailed.
  • Questions: Contact Coventry at 800-613-7721 or your Campus Benefit Representative.

myOptions
If you are enrolled in myOptions, (high-deductible plan), you will need to make sure that you have also enrolled for a Health Savings Account (HSA); otherwise, there is nowhere to place your incentive money. You can check the status of your $100 incentive by going to www.healthequity.com.

  • Set up your Health Equity account: You will need to click on Purple box that says “Activate Now.”
  • After creating your account: Click on Login box that says, and sign in.

Ø  Your HSA balance will show on the right side, under “Quick Stats.”

  • Additionally, you should be receiving a packet in the mail with full details about the HSA account along with your debit card.
  • Questions: Contact Health Equity at 877-372-5383.

Float Your Boat: Float for the Food Bank

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The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is teaming up with The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to present the first Mid-Missouri cardboard boat regatta!  This event will bring groups together to collaborate on an innovative, team-building project, culminating with a fun, unique competition — all the while supporting a great cause!

Students, faculty, staff and administrators…. can all participate! Teams are encouraged to get creative with their cardboard boats — go crazy with themed boats and costumes to match.

The regatta will be held Saturday, April 21, at Philips Lake Park in south Columbia. Learn more at http://floatforthefoodbank.org/

Completion of Reference Collection Shift

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Early last week, authorization was granted to move ceased titles of Reference indexes and abstracting sources to the three 202 study rooms—202H, 202I and 202J.  The following morning, that move was set in motion.  It is now complete.

Listed below are those indexes and abstracting sources that ceased publication, or subscriptions were cancelled.  Many of these print titles have been replaced by databases that now provide online access.  No dictionaries, encyclopedias or handbooks were included in this particular move.

The list is arranged by call numbers as they appear within the rooms in a continuous format, beginning in Room 202J and ending in Room 202H.  This is consistent with the sequence of the BIBLIO arrangement on the periphery in the outer large 202 reading room.  The list includes the last year of each publication, the amount of its shelf space and the new location in Bold, e.g., Room 202J.  Because each title now has a new location, MERLIN Catalog records will be changed, and new location labels will be applied to the physical volumes.

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Regarding the main Reference collection, that shift to the new footprint was completed March 5.  Various individuals are to be commended for their outstanding work in the completion of this major part of the overall project:

Nicki Everett and Brent Willman – for the necessary prep work in shifting

Pat Jones and Julie Rogers – for securing areas for construction, especially Room 202

Al Messner – for providing the necessary components for shelf installation

MRI crew – for installation of shelves, anchoring shelf ranges, and the major part of the book shifting, including 202 study rooms

Cindy Cotner and Michaelle Dorsey – for producing labels

Felicity Dykas and her crew – for MERLIN Catalog changes

The new Reference area is the former location of Documents Lite.  Because the Reference shift is now complete, the collection in the new footprint is now open to the public.  Reshelving has also moved, now on the last south shelving range.

Disassembly of the shelf ranges in the old footprint has begun in order to provide open space for new carpet to be placed.  This area is closed to the public.

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In Documents, almost all of the print materials, microfiche cabinets and map cases have been moved, but some bulk items need to be positioned.  Many of the tables in front of the Documents office have been placed there temporarily, some of which will probably be relocated to the new carpeted area.  As usual, aesthetics and function will be the guidelines for table selection and arrangement.

–Wayne Barnes
Ceased Titles in 202 Study Rooms

1.     Arts & Humanities Citation Index.    REF AI 3 .A7    Last 1979.    1 shelf.
Room 202J
2.     Science Abstracts, Section A:  Physics/Physics Abstracts.    REF Q 1 .S3    Last 1968.    7 shelves.
Room 202J

3.     Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts.    REF QB 1 .A84    Last 2000.    5.2 shelves.
Room 202J

4.     Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts.    REF QH 90 .A633    Last 2007.    13.5 shelves.
Room 202J

5.     Biological Abstracts.    REF QH 301 .B37    Last 1979.    29 shelves.
Room 202J

6.     Genetics Abstracts.    REF QH 431 .G432    Last 2006.    10 shelves.
Room 202J

7.     Applied Ecology Abstracts.    REF QH 540 .A73    Last 1979.    1 shelf.
Room 202J

8.     Ecological Abstracts.    REF QH 540 .E27    Last 2000.    3.5 shelves.
Room 202J

9.     Entomology Abstracts.    REF QL 461 .E9853    Last 2000.    4.5 shelves.
Rooms 202I & 202J

10.     Behavioural Biology Abstracts, Section A:  Animal Behaviour/Animal Behavior Abstracts.
REF QL 750 .B4212    Last 2007.    3.5 shelves.
Room 202I

11.     Nucleic Acids Abstracts.    REF QP 551 .N82    Last 1979.    1.5 shelves.
Room 202I

12.     Fertilizer Abstracts.    REF S 631 .F4    Last 1981.    1 shelf.
Room 202I

13.     Agricultural and Horticultural Engineering Abstracts.    REF S 671 .A3    Last 1966.    0.5 shelf.
Room 202I

14.     Tropical Abstracts.    REF SB 111 .A2 A198    Last 1974.    1.5 shelves.
Room 202I

15.     Abstracts on Tropical Agriculture.    REF SB 111 .A2 A2    Last 1995.    3.2 shelves.
Room 202I
16.     Agriculture and Environment for Developing Regions.    REF SB 111 .A2 A37    Last 1999.
0.6 shelf.
Room 202I

17.     Tobacco Abstracts.    REF SB 273 .T6    Last 2001.    4.2 shelves.
Room 202I

18.     Sport Fishery Abstracts/Fisheries Review.    REF SH 1 .S82    Last 1995.    2.5 shelves.
Room 202I

19.     Wildlife Abstracts.    REF SK 351 .U52    Last 1980.    0.4 shelf.
Room 202I

20.     Wildlife Review.    REF SK 351 .W58    Last 1995.    3.7 shelves.
Room 202I

21.     Textile Technology Digest.    REF TS 1300 .T35    Last 1999.    4.5 shelves.
Room 202I

22.     Agricultural Index/Biological & Agricultural Index.    READY REFERENCE Z 5073 .B5    Last 2000.
5.5 shelves.
Room 202I

23.     Education Index.    REF Z 5813. E23    Last 1970.    1.7 shelves.
Room 202I

24.     Mass Spectrometry Bulletin.    REF Z 7144 .S7 M3    Last 2008.    2.2 shelves.
Room 202I

25.     P.A.I.S. Bulletin.    REF Z 7163 .P9    Last 1990.    4.5 shelves.
Room 202I

26.     P.A.I.S. International in Print.    REF Z 7163 .P912    Last 2003.    1 shelf.
Room 202I

27.     Cumulative Subject Index to the Public Affairs Information Service Bulletins, 1915-1974.
REF Z 7163 .P914    Last 1974.    1 shelf.
Room 202I

28.     Social Sciences Citation Index.    REF Z 7163 .S6    Last 2000.    11 shelves.
Rooms 202H & 202I

29.     Accountants’ Index Supplement.    REF Z 7164 .C81 A5    Last 1991.    3.2 shelves.
Room 202H

30.     Accounting & Tax Index.    REF Z 7164 .C81 A52    Last 2000.    0.8 shelf.
Room 202H

31.     Business Periodicals Index.    REF Z 7164 .C81 B983    Last 2003.    4 shelves.
Room 202H

32.     Current Literature on Aging/Abstracts in Social Gerontology.    REF Z 7164 .O4 C8    Last 2000.
1 shelf.
Room 202H

33.     Alternative Press Index.    REF Z 7164 .S66 .A42    Last 2007.    2 shelves.
Room 202H

34.     Current Literature in Traffic and Transportation.    REF Z 7164 .T5 C8    Last 2000.    0.5 shelf.
Room 202H

35.     Environment Information Access.    REF Z 7171 .E59    Last 1973.    0.5 shelf.
Room 202H

36.     Environment Abstracts/Environment Abstracts Annual.    REF Z 7171 .E592    Last 2002.
4.5 shelves.
Room 202H

37.     The Environment Index.    REF Z 7171 .E594    Last 1987.    1 shelf.
Room 202H

38.     Catalogue of Scientific Papers.    REF Z 7403 .R88    Last 1900.  1.5 shelves.
Room 202H

39.     Catalogue of Scientific Papers, Subject Index, 1800-1900.    REF Z 7403 .R881    Last 1900.
0.2 shelf.
Room 202H

40.     Science Citation Index.    REF Z 7403 .S3    Last 1999.    19.2 shelves.
Room 202H

41.     The Industrial Arts Index.    REF Z 7913 .I7    Last 1957.    4 shelves.
Room 202H

42.     Women Studies Abstracts.    REF Z 7962 .W65    Last 2001.    1.3 shelves.
Room 202H

43.     Zoological Record.    REF Z 7991 .Z87    Last 2004.    25.3 shelves.
Room 202H

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Total shelves:  197.7

Healthy for Life Update

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Wellness Incentive
Faculty & Staff—the clock is ticking to earn your Wellness Incentive and Healthy for Life doesn’t want anyone eligible to miss out! More than 3,000 of your peers have completed the program. Simply complete a personal health assessment (15 minutes) and a FREE health screening, which you can get at our largest screening event this semester. Primary subscribers to the UM Medical plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year. The requirements must be completed by April 30, 2012.

Get started now:
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.

Upcoming Screening Events
Mar. 13    8-12 p.m.    Jesse Hall Auditorium, Lobby
Mar. 14    9-12 p.m.    Heinkel Bldg, Room 205
Mar. 14    8-11 a.m.    Wellness Resource Center, Room G202 (WALK-INS ONLY)
Mar. 16    8-12 p.m.    University Hospital, Missouri Psychiatric Center 005
Mar. 20    8-11 a.m.    Hulston Hall, Room 204
Mar. 21    10 a.m.-2 p.m.    Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Mar. 23    8-12 p.m.    University Hospital, Missouri Psychiatric Center 005
*SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu
Questions? Email Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu


Physical Activity classes now enrolling
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.
•    Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class (Fee is donated to the food bank). No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
•    Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class (Fee is donated to the food bank). No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda.


Get moving in March—participate in a 5K!
Support your health and the Health Sciences Graduate Student Association by participating in its HSGSA 5K on Mar. 10th at 9 a.m. Packet pick-up and race day registration is from 8-8:45am on race day at the North entrance of the Veterinary Medicine Building. Race begins and ends at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Parking is available. Early registration (by Feb.18) is $12 and guarantees a race T-shirt. Late registration (Feb. 19-Mar. 9) is $15. Event day registration is $20. Contact: Leryn (e-mail ljbq58@mail.missouri.edu; phone 573-882-6892) for registration form.

“Food Sense” taking registrations
Join the MU Life Sciences & Society Program at its annual symposium “Food Sense,” Mar. 16-18, 2012 on the Columbia campus. The department’s website says this about the event:

“Can sensible eating be reconciled with the sensory gratification of taste? And where does our sense of a normal or a healthy diet come from? This symposium will investigate how our taste for food is shaped by biological triggers, cultural norms, economic activity, and social surroundings and will examine how individuals, communities, and societies can make healthy choices about food in this context. We will gather experts in nutrition, taste science, psychology, cultural studies, marketing analysis, and food-science journalism, as well as chefs, to explore why we eat the way we do.”

Register on the department website: http://lssp.missouri.edu/foodsense

Cataloging and Preservation Webinars

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Below are some upcoming webinars that the Catalog Department has scheduled.  You’re invited to join us at any of them.


RDA and Moving Images (ALCTS webinar)
Wednesday, March 14, 1:00-2:00 pm
Ellis 4F51a

This presentation will provide an overview of the cataloging of moving image content using RDA, focusing on areas that differ from AACR2, are challenging to interpret, or are in need of community consensus. Examples include DVD, Blu-ray, streaming video, and video games.


Digital Preservation: Storing and Managing Digital Collections (California State Library and the California Preservation Program webinar)
Thursday, March 15, 9:00-10:00 am
Ellis 4F51a

This webinar will present and explain:

  • core concepts in the storage and maintenance of digital collections.
  • how computers store data and the significant aspects of disk- and tape- based systems, including RAID arrays and “cloud” storage
  • basic trends in storage pricing and availability
  • common reference and assessment models for digital libraries, including the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) and Trusted Repository Audit and Certification (TRAC)
  • how these technologies and standards manifest themselves in a some common digital repository and content management systems.

Participants will be able to evaluate costs and benefits of different storage methods, the applicability of repository software for their needs, and gain a framework for evaluating their immediate and hypothetical storage needs.


Libraries and MARC Holdings: From Works to Items (ALCTS webinar)
Wednesday, March 21, 1:00-2:00 pm
Ellis 4F51a

This session provides a brief introduction to and overview of the MARC21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD) and ANSI/NISO Z39.71. Discussion topics include the importance of standardized holdings for such mission-critical library efforts as Item-Level Inventory Control, InterLibrary Loan (ILL) & Resource Sharing, and OffSite Storage.


Cataloging Three-Dimensional Objects and Kits with RDA (ALCTS webinar)
Wednesday, March 28, 1:00-2:00 pm
Ellis 4F51a

This presentation will cover highlights of RDA instructions related to cataloging kits and three-dimensional forms (objects), such as models, toys, artifacts, and naturally occurring objects, in an educational setting.