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Central Missouri Library Enthusiasts Meetup, July 18

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Please join us for the upcoming summer meetup of the Central Missouri Library Enthusiasts!

This is the MLA networking group in the Columbia/Jefferson City area for library staff, library students, librarians, and others interested in libraries.

Details:

Thursday, July 18th, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Shakespeare’s Pizza Downtown

225 South Ninth Street

Columbia, Missouri 65201

Please RSVP via our web form here: http://bit.ly/1aOgcK2

If you have questions, please email me (Abbie Brown) or Darell Schmick (schmickd@health.missouri.edu).

Find us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/midmolibrarians

MU International Center Presentation

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When: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Where: Ellis Library room 4F51A

This presentation by staff members of the MU International Center will focus on the international student population at MU and the role and responsibilities of the MU International Center.  There are many ways that community members and staff members can get involved with the international students, and this presentation will cover those programs as well.

This informal presentation will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for asking questions about MU’s international student population.  Working with and understanding international students can sometimes be confusing or challenging.  If you have any questions, please bring them!

This presentation is sponsored by the MU Libraries Diversity Action Committee.

Release time is with supervisor approval.

New MUSE Posts

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  • Web tip of the week, July 8, 2013: Locally grown fruits and vegetables http://extension.missouri.edu/p/MP909 Be sure to download the free app that helps find fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. There is practical information for everyone here such as simple recipes that help make your fruit and vegetables taste better.
  • Web tip of the week, July 1, 2013:Twit TV http://twit.tv/ There was a cable channel on TV called TechTV. The TechTV host Leo Laporte took this concept and moved it entirely online. It features weekly news about technology.
  • Web tip of the week, June 24, 2013: Naturalization test http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis This is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. Go to the Citizenship section and then click on “The Naturalization test”  to test your knowledge of U.S. history and government.
  • Web tip of the week, June 17, 2013:Internet radio http://www.windowsmedia.com/Mediaguide/US/Home Of special interest is the Internet radio that features 36 genres of music.
  • Web tip of the week, June 10, 2013:Roadfood www.roadfood.com Discover eateries that offer excellent food.
  • Web tip of the week, June 3, 2013:RoadsideAmerica www.RoadsideAmerica.com A way to find offbeat tourist attractions.
  • Web tip of the week, May 27, 2013:eNature www.eNature.com Online field guide to birds, butterflies and other animals, and plants.
  • Web tip of the week, May 20, 2013:Next door www.Nextdoor.com A great way to meet  and communicate with your neighbors. The service verifies member addresses and restricts access to all content, so you know exactly whom you’re dealing with.
  • Web tip of the week, May 13, 2013:Khanacademy https://www.khanacademy.org/ Learn almost anything for free by watching YouTube videos Submitted by Jack Batterson
  • Web tip of the week, May 6, 2013:Popurls http://popurls.com/ This is an url aggregator to a wide variety of news sources.
  • Web tip of the week, April 29 2013:Google url shorter http://goo.gl/ This will shorten long urls.
  • Web tip of the week, April 22 2013:Naked Security http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/ Award winning news, opinion, and advice from Sophos, a computer security firm. This is one place to check for the latest information on Microsoft and Apple updates along information/news about malware, vulnerability, data loss and privacy.
  • Web tip of the week, April 15 2013: Fishing contests http://www.americanfishingcontests.com/ This is a one stop place for all the fishing contests held in this country.  The advance search allows narrowing the search by state and city.
  • Web tip of the week, April 8 2013:Netlingo http://netlingo.com/ Be sure to look at the Internet Acronym of the Day or the Word of the Day. Also look at the list of smileys and emoticons!
  • Web tip of the week, April 1 2013:DogVacay http://dogvacay.com/ A listing of local homes that will take care of dog while on vacation. These people are hand approved by our approval team after filling out an extensive online application. Hosts are covered by the DogVacay Guarantee, which includes comprehensive protection for your pup and emergency support.
  • Web tip of the week, March 25 2013: Accessible travel information http://www.disabledtravelers.com/ A resource dedicated to accessible travel information. Of special interest is the “Travel Resources” link that provides wonderful additional information.

Submitted by Jack Batterson