Michael Wyss’s last day worked with MU Libraries in F.T. position was 09/27/12.
Length of service: 0 years, 8 mos, 24 days
Start date: 01/03/2012
Last day worked: 09/27/2012
Department: Circulation
Title: Library Information Assistant
A staff publication of the MU Libraries.
Yearly Archives: 2012
Shannon Transfers from ILL to Circulation/Reserve
We would like to welcome Brooke Shannon who transferred to the Circulation/Reserve Desk as of 9/24/12, from ILL department to fill in a vacancy of Library Information Assistant, position # C14115.
Healthy for Life Update
Get Moving…Avoid the Flu
Flu shots are now available through Healthy for Life, the faculty and staff wellness program. Mark your calendars for campus flu clinics listed below . Faculty, Staff and their dependents who are 12 years and older AND are enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a FREE flu shot. To do so, please bring your insurance card (for each individual receiving the vaccine) and a completed Flu Consent Form. No appointment needed, just show up!
Not a UM Health Care plan enrollee? That’s ok, those 12 years and older can still receive the vaccination. Please bring $15 (cash or check made payable to Healthy for Life), as well as a completed Flu Consent Form.
| Date | Time | Location |
| Oct. 1 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Veterinary School, Room W233 |
| Oct. 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hulston Hall (Law School), Fireplace Lounge |
| Oct. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Townsend Hall, Lobby |
| Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | MU Student Center, KC/STL Room |
| Oct. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | MU Student Center, KC/STL Room |
| Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Jesse Hall, Auditorium Lobby |
| Oct. 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge |
| Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | School of Nursing, Room S235 |
| Oct. 29 | 1-3 p.m. | MOREnet Office, Conference Room |
| Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lewis & Clark Hall, Lobby |
| Oct. 31 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge |
| Nov. 1 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ellis Library, Colonnade |
| Nov. 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | School of Medicine, Atrium |
Flu shots are sponsored by the University System’s myTotal Rewards, Healthy for Life, and the UM Faculty and Staff Benefits Office.
Get moving with physical activity classes
- Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu.
- Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu
- Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.
- Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Thursday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.
Chair Massage 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. |
Way We Serve Statement Discussion Group
A few of us attended an ALA Virtual Conference session presented by Steven Bell about “Way We Serve”statements.” A “Way We Serve” statement is an easily remembered phrase that provides employees a context for every decision they make in service to direct reports, team members and customers. We were interested in getting a group of interested MU Libraries employees together to discuss this topic and how such a statement might work for us. If you are interested, please contact me (Shannon) by next Friday, Oct. 5. After we find out who is interested, we will set up a time and place for the discussion.
–Shannon Cary and Darell Schmick
MU Libraries Birthday Card Photo Contest
The MU Libraries development office sends birthday cards to many of our donors and supporters.
We are encouraging staff members to submit photos that highlight the state of Missouri. These photos need to be high-resolution and color. The winning image will be used on our personalized birthday cards.
Please limit your submissions to five photos per person.
The photographer who submits the winning image will receive two Concert Series tickets or $25 gift certificate to the University Bookstore.
The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2. Send submissions (or questions) to Shannon Cary at carysn@missouri.edu.
MU Libraries Celebrate Information Literacy Month in October 2012
President Obama and governors in nine states now recognize October as Information Literacy Awareness Month. Information Literacy Awareness Month is an initiative of the National Forum on Information Literacy. When members of the MU Libraries Instruction Committee were contacted by NFIL over the summer, we asked Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to participate in the initiative, he issued Missouri’s proclamation, which reads, in part:
WHEREAS, information literacy provides the tools and skills need to find, evaluate and use credible information from all sources in our constantly evolving, information-inundated world; and […]
WHEREAS, information literacy is a crucial component of education and should be taught from kindergarten throughout an individual’s lifespan by schools and other agencies involved in the collection, conservation and dissemination of information […]
NOW THEREFORE, I, Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim October 2012 to be INFORMATION LITERACY MONTH IN MISSOURI.
In recognition of Governor Nixon’s proclamation, the MU Libraries and the MU Bookstore are sponsoring an online Information Literacy Quiz, to be open during the month of October. Two prizewinners will be selected from among all entrants with 100% correct answers on the quiz for bookstore gift certificates totaling $150.
Related links:
Full text of Obama’s proclamation (2009)
PDF: Full text of Nixon’s proclamation (2012)
New Posts, Sept. 17-21
Tech Tip, Avoid Phishing Scams
Phishing scams use email or pop-up messages to trick readers into disclosing user names and account passwords, credit card information, bank account information, Social Security numbers, or other confidential information. There has been an exponential increase in the number of phishing attempts against the University in recent weeks. Unfortunately, more University employees have been responding to these attacks resulting in adverse impacts to themselves and increasing the burden on University resources to remediate the mistake.
Phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated and thus seemingly legitimate to users. In order to gain trust, most cyber attackers will send spoof emails—claiming to be from a bank, university department, or IT professional—using company logos and company contact information which direct users to counterfeit URLs. While designed to appear authentic, these websites are actually controlled by the attacker. Please follow the tips below to make sure that you don’t take the bait and get “phished”!
How to Prevent Getting Phished …
• Before you act, carefully consider the type of information requested.
• If you are not sure of the sender, DO NOT click on web links or respond to the message in any way.
• Become familiar with our best practices regarding phishing at http://makeitsafe.missouri.edu/phishing.html.
If You Know That You Received a Phishing Message…
• DO NOT reply. The best approach is to simply delete the message. If you want to report it, you may send it to abuse@missouri.edu. When reporting phishing, please send the original email as an attachment by dragging and dropping it into a new message box.
• DO NOT click on links within the message or open any attachments.
• If you need further assistance, consult your IT support team or the IT Help Desk at 882-5000.
If You Think You Have Already Been Phished …
• If you are a victim of a phishing scam, reset your password immediately. For information about resetting passwords visit http://doit.missouri.edu/accounts/passwords.html.
• If this vulnerability relates to your University account, you are required to report the incident. Please review the mandatory reporting requirement at http://doit.missouri.edu/security/response/.
For more great tips, security news and all the latest alerts, visit http://makeitsafe.missouri.edu/.
Director’s Calendar: September 24 – 28th, 2012
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Monday, September 24th
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Council of Dean, Memorial Union
Tuesday, September 25th
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library
Wednesday, September 26th
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – MU Libraries United Way 2012 Kick Off Pizza Party, Ellis Library Staff Lounge
Thursday, September 27th
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Jefferson Club Event, Kansas City, MO
Goodbye to Nathan Marticke
Nathan S. Marticke last day worked with MU Libraries in F.T. position was 09/20/12.
Length of service: 0 years, 6 mos, 15 days
Start date: 03/05/2012
Last day worked: 09/20/2012
Department: Administrative Offices
Title: Director of Development