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Digitization Interest Group Meeting on April 15

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The Digitization Interest Group will be meeting on Monday, April 15. This is an informal group that meets to share information about the digitization related activities at MU Libraries. All are welcome!

Monday, April 15
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Ellis 4F51A

Updates:
1) Catalog Department digitization activities – Felicity Dykas
2) MOspace Digital Library (Islandora) – Felicity Dykas and LTS/LSO
3) New MU Libraries Digitization Advisory Committee – Anselm Huelsbergen
4) Digital Humanities activities at MU – Anne Barker
5) Digital Curator-Journalism/Mass Media position – Dorothy Carner
6) Other updates

MERLIN Catalog Changes for RDA – Update #2

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More changes have been made by the Catalog Department to update MERLIN to conform to the new international cataloging rules – RDA (Resource Description and Access). Here are a couple of major changes:

1) Subject and uniform title access points for Bible have been updated:

Before: Bible. N.T.
Now: Bible. New Testament

Before: Bible. O.T.
Now: Bible. Old Testament

Under AACR2 individual books in the Bible were listed under N.T. or O.T. Now the name of the book is directly after Bible.

Before: Bible. N.T. Luke
Now: Bible. Luke

Before: Bible. O.T. Genesis
Now: Bible. Genesis.

2) Subject and uniform title access point for Koran have been updated to Qur’an. Note, that you will still retrieve many entries under Koran, because that is the actual title of resource.

Before: Koran
Now: Qur’an

Pins Available to Wear on Denim Day, April 25

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Denim Day has been internationally celebrated since 1999 in protest of an Italian High Court ruling that overturned a rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans.  The justices reasoned that since the victim wore very tight jeans, the man who was accused of raping her could not have removed her jeans by himself, so the victim must have willingly participated. Enraged by the verdict, women of the Italian Legislature protested the decision by wearing jeans. As news of the decision spread, so did the protest.

Blue jeans are worn by millions of Americans every day, but students, faculty and staff at the University of Missouri have been asked to wear denim on Thursday, April 25th for a special reason – to step forward and take a stand against rape and sexual violence.

The RSVP (Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention) Center, in partnership with the Craft Studio and True North, will sponsor a Denim Day rape and sexual assault awareness event on campus from 10:00am-2:00pm on Thursday, April 25th in front of the MU Student Center.

Denim Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness and prevent sexual assault against women.  If you would like to participate in Denim Day, wear your denim and/or the MU student-designed Denim Day logo pins on Thursday, April 25th. Sheryl Cullina will be working with the RSVP Center to obtain Denim Day pins for any Library staff who want them.  If you are interested in getting a pin, please let Sheryl know by Monday, April 15.  Pins will also be available at the Denim Day table the day of the event.

For more information about Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month events, contact the RSVP Center by phone at (573) 882-6638, by e-mail at RSVP@missouri.edu or visit the website: http://RSVP.missouri.edu

Healthy for Life Update

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Only a few weeks left to earn your money
Don’t miss out on your $100 wellness incentive. You only have until Apr. 30, 2013 to complete your personal health assessment, free health screening and 240 minutes of everyday activity. These steps don’t take long, so act now. Active, primary subscribers to the UM health plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2013 Benefit Plan year. Everyone who completes all three steps will be automatically entered into weekly drawings for FitBit Zip pedometers. Congratulations to recent winners Mariah Thomas, Mary Wissman, Jill McGinnis, Jennifer West, Melissa Larew, Alisa Broughton, Heidi Salter, Amanda Winters, Olivia Gill, and Michelle Woltering! Recent TAG winners include Rita Wells, Brenda Dudley, Patricia Snellen and Holli Richardson!

1) Who’s eligible?

2) Get started now

3) Campus health screening schedule

4) Already visited your doctor?

5) Get your screening at home


Improve your relationship with your food and your body. Register for Summer Eat for Life online course.
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.

Online Course:

  • Online Orientation: week of May 31
  • Online Class: week of June 7 –  week August 9
  • Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 refunded with full participation); $180 for community members

Program is taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy, health psychologist. Register by emailing Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.  For more information: watch informational videos


Be more healthy, more energized, and more productive at work and home – Sign up Now!
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 employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness.  There is a $40 registration fee (University of Missouri faculty/staff , retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 reimbursement at the end of the class.

Orientation: Wednesday, June 5 (Memorial Union) at 5:00 p.m.

Class: Wednesdays (June 12-July 31) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. *June 26 class will be from 6-8 p.m.

Retreat: Saturday, July 20 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.  Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.

 


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!
Research Opportunities

  • Study: Physical activity in people with knee pain
    • Sponsor: Mizzou’s Department of Physical Therapy
    • Requirements: Age 40 years or older, who HAVE been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, HAVE knee pain using stairs, and HAVE been told to exercise by their physician. The three lab visits will include questionnaires, an interview, and measures of leg speed and strength. Completing all the visits will take a total of about 6 hours. You will be compensated for your time. (Participation is not connected to any medical care or services.) For more information, please contact a program staff member at: 573-884-7823. Your participation would be greatly appreciated and we look forward to meeting you!
    • Study: Impact of fruit & vegetable juice concentrate on inflammation (see attached flyer)
    • Study: Overnight glucose study (see attached flyer)


Be informed about tobacco cessation & blood pressure
Healthy for Life will have tables set up on campus to provide wellness information through the end of this semester. You can learn more about tobacco cessation resources as Mizzou will be smoke-free starting July 1, 2013. In addition, you can get a free blood pressure screening and education on how to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.


FRIDAYS
10a.m.-2p.m Student Center

MONDAYS
10a.m.-2p.m Memorial Union


Kudos to Kate Walker
Congratulations to Wellness Ambassador Kate Walker (Campus Facilities Training & Development Coordinator) for competing in the USAPL Powerlifting Missouri/Ozark Championships in St. Louis on Mar. 23.  USA Powerlifting was founded in 1982 and is the USA’s oldest drug tested powerlifting organization. At Saturday’s event, Kate took gold as well as setting a new Missouri record and two American records!


5K Run/Walk on April 6, still time to register
Help your heart and your health by running or walking the Health Sciences Graduate Student Association’s 5K on Saturday, April 6th at 9 a.m. Packet pick-up and race day registration is from 8-8:45 a.m. on race day (April 6th) at Stephens Lake Park (Gordon Shelter). Parking is available. Late registration (03/16/2013-04/05/2013) is $17. Event day registration (April 6th) is $20. Contact: Laura Ortinau (e-mail: LCO6G7@mail.missouri.edu) for registration form.