MULSA cookbooks are available for $5.00 each. MULSA has cookbooks available from past printings. Check out the display cabinet outside of Ellis’ staff lounge. These books are full of wonderful, tired-and-true recipes that your fellow staff members (past and present) contributed. If you would like to have one (or both) or are looking for some unique gifts, please contact Karla Geerlings in 52 Ellis Library (Technical Services – Catalog Dept.).
The New Job Posting: Digital Curator-Journalism/Mass Media has formed a search committee and the members are as follows:
Michael Holland, Chair
Anselm Huelsbergen
Dorothy Carner
Ernest Shaw
Justin Giles
Keith Greenwood
Richard Shaw
Our update on activities for the month of October is now available:
http://www.hathitrust.org/updates_october2012
Top news this month includes the announcement of HathiTrust Executive Committee officers (within the Board of Governors), and information about funded opportunities for PhD students to work with the HathiTrust Research Center. The newsletter includes updates on copyright review, the new bibliographic data management system under development by California Digital Library, full-text search, and much more.
Best wishes,
Heather Christenson
on behalf of the HathiTrust Communications Working Group
In order to be ready to do the electrical work on Monday, Nov. 19, the construction crew will be drilling in Ellis Library next week. We will put up signs so that the patrons are aware of the construction. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Present: Jim Cogswell, Ann Riley, Mike Holland, Deb Ward. Guest: Ernest Shaw. Support: Mark Ellis
ACTION ITEM: LMT resolves to create a new User Services Analyst – entry level position and seek permission to post internally. If filled by an internal candidate, LMT will request permission to fill the formerly held position. The staffing plan will be updated. This position will report to LTS and will provide general computer support in Ellis Library and the branches.
INFORMATION ITEM: The search committee for the Library HR Manager will hold interviews for their top candidates in November. They hope to make a recommendation in early December 2012.
INFORMATION ITEM: Jim Cogswell has been invited to accompany a delegation from MU Chancellor’s Office to South Africa on a visit to the University of Western Cape (January 2013).
ACTION ITEM: Ann Riley was designated to work with the salvage team to finalize some quick reference documents related to the Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery Manual.
“Niche: A Weekly Peek at an Area Artist, Dirk Burhans”
The Columbia Tribune, Oct. 28, 2012
General Overview: The University of Missouri Libraries seeks a highly motivated professional to exercise leadership in strategically planning, developing, and implementing policies and practices relating to the management, preservation, and access to digital media and historical documents created by the journalism profession and allied organizations. Principal duties include formulating and executing a cohesive collection development plan for journalism records in all formats. Leads in the appraisal, inventory, acquisition and storage of journalism collections and works with Missouri School of Journalism staff and faculty to locate and solicit important primary source materials. Provides curatorial and archival guidance to programs of the Missouri School of Journalism and affiliated organizations. Assists the University Archivist in developing a business plan to create sustainable archival services for journalism associations and organizations.
The position will be filled at the Librarian/Archivist-II level, with salary depending upon the qualifications of the chosen candidate. Refer to the MU Library Governance Document for further information: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/hr/Gov_Doc/Governance%20Document_rev2012.pdf
The appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University. Circumstances affecting continued employment include, but are not limited to, work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities.
The position is dual-reporting to both the University Archivist and the Executive Director of the Reynolds Journalism Institute, with guidance from the Journalism Librarian, and with an office in the Missouri School of Journalism or the Reynolds Journalism Institute.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: (preference will be given to candidates with the strongest combination of the following qualifications)
Compensation: Salary minimum is $50K, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision care, educational) plus generous fringe benefits, such as a 75% tuition waiver. For more information on the University of Missouri “My Total Rewards” package go to http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/benefits.
To Apply: Preference for applications received by December 15, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Position is available immediately. Only online application materials will be accepted. To apply, go to MU campus Human Resources office at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/ and follow instructions to attach a cover letter, resume and the names of three references. The Job ID # is 8996.
Free Blood Pressure Screening Event
The Sinclair School of Nursing and Healthy for Life have partnered to offer a free blood pressure clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 13. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., you can stop by Memorial Union South, Room 110 without an appointment. School of Nursing students will take your blood pressure and provide educational information, as well as sell pedometers and odometers for Healthy for Life’s Million Step and Ride to Wellness programs. There will be a drawing for prizes for all who receive a blood pressure check.
Free Movie: Weight of the Nation
Make plans to attend the free screening of HBO’s Weight of the Nation on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services building at 1005 West Worley Street. RSVP by Nov. 9 by calling (573) 874-7345.
Get moving with physical activity classes
Spring Wellness Classes
Learn to eat for health and enjoyment
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life’s Eat for Life course. This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.
Columbia:
Lower your stress in just 8 weeks
Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at minimal cost to benefit-eligible employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. This is an 8–week class teaching meditation, yoga and other mind-body techniques for managing stress. There is a $40 registration fee, $20 reimbursement if you attend seven of the eight classes.
Columbia:
Get connected virtually with Wellness
Healthy for Life invites you to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. We update regularly with events and health-related information.
General Wellness on Twitter: http://twitter.com/healthy4lifemu
You will need an account to get started. Once you log in to Twitter, you can go to our page and click on the “Follow” button. That’s it, easy enough!
General Wellness on Facebook: Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness
To “Like” us, you’ll need a Facebook account. You can then click on our page and choose the “Like” button and you’re done.
Tasting Mindfulness blog: www.tastingmindfulness.com
Tasting Mindfulness on Facebook: Tasting Mindfulness
To “Like” us, you’ll need a Facebook account. You can then click on our page and choose the “Like” button and you’re done.
Dr Lynn Rossy on Twitter: DrLynnRossy
You will need an account to get started. Once you log in to Twitter, you can go to our page and click on the “Follow” button. That’s it, easy enough!
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Blaine Snow
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness
myTotal Rewards, Wellness
Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care
205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)
Faculty & Staff: To earn your $100 Wellness Incentive, visit www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu