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Monthly Archives: September 2014
MU Libraries Well Represented at Chancellor’s Inauguration
Here is the link to the inauguration event held yesterday to officially install Chancellor Loftin. The weather was beautiful, the libraries were represented, and the ceremony was very well-done.
The Librarians were an official group in the processional.
http://mizzouweekly.missouri.edu/archive/2014/36-4/inuguration/index.php
Information and Action Items from Library Management Team 9/15/14
Action Item: Jim Cogswell and LMT have sent a draft of a new Student Library Fee proposal to the Chancellor’s office for review and feedback. (As a reminder, Chancellor Loftin invited MU Libraries to work with him in creating a new student fee to provide enhanced library services, spaces and collections.) Related to this effort LMT is establishing a working group to assist in publicizing and promoting a new Library fee, with the ultimate goal of having principal student groups on campus endorse the plan via letters to the UM Board of Curators. Invitations have been sent to suggested members of this group.
The group will have weekly, one-hour meetings beginning on Tuesday, September 23, from 4pm to 5pm, and continuing each Tuesday until December 16.
At the first meeting, Jim will present an outline of the fee proposal along with a preliminary calendar of meetings and events surrounding the campaign to promote the fee.
Director’s Calendar September 22-26th
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Tuesday, September 23rd
1:00-2:00 p.m. – Library Assembly, Ellis Library
2:00-4:00 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library
Wednesday, September 24th
2:00-4:00 p.m. – ALA Exhibit – Lincoln, the Constitution and the Civil War Opening Event: The History of Freedom Suits in Missouri, with Presenter Kenneth Winn, State Historical Society
Thursday, September 25th
11:30-1:30 – MU Libraries United Way Campaign Kick-Off, Ellis Library Staff Lounge
Muse Blog Posts
Amigos Update
New Quiet Study Area on the First Floor of Ellis Library!
Late last week, a new quiet study area opened on the first floor of Ellis Library. Room 156 – formerly a work room in the West Reference office area for graduate students and library staff — has been converted into public space for quiet study. It is available for quiet study all hours that Ellis library is open. Thanks to funds from the Student Fee Capital Improvement Committee, the room was repainted and now has eight tables and seating for about 26 people. Check out the lovely new study space!
New Posts, Sept. 8-12
- Director's Calendar, Sept. 15-19
- Author Talk at Yellow Dog Bookshop: Rebecca Coffey, Sept. 21
- Summer Issue of Library Connections Now Online
- Is Liberal Education Out of Style?: A Conversation with UM President Emeritus Mel George and Interim Deputy Provost Patricia Okker, Sept. 16
- Live Streaming of Chancellor's Inauguration, Sept. 18
- Fitbit Devices Now on Sale at UM Bookstores
- User Experience: Seeing Your Library Through the User's Eyes
Director’s Calendar September 15-19th
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Monday, September 15th
2:00-4:00 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library
Tuesday, September 16th
3:00-4:30 p.m. – “Is Liberal Education Out of Style” – an MU Libraries sponsored event on the occasion of the 175th commemorative week, Memorial Union
Wednesday, September 17th
9:00 a.m. – Jim will attend a portion of the MULAC meeting, Ellis Library
Thursday, September 18th
2:00-5:00 p.m. – Jim will take part in various activities surrounding the Inauguration of Chancellor Loftin, Columbia, Missouri
Author Talk at Yellow Dog Bookshop: Rebecca Coffey, Sept. 21
