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Staff Advisory Group, 2/7/17

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  • Guest speaker: Brittani Fults – Education and Prevention Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights & Title IX

    • Emphasized the important role the library can have in supporting and providing a safe and inclusive environment.It is all of our responsibilities to foster inclusivity through our personal interactions.We can also foster inclusivity by highlighting books, online representations, seminars, portraits, and media formats.She also encouraged us to keep the conversation going and to invite new people to the conversation.
    • Office for Civil Rights and Title IX wants to facilitate discussion.

      • The number of reports have increased year over year from 300 to 600.The Office attributes this to more people trusting the reporting & investigation process.
      • Library staff can make reports and encourage others to make reports in three ways: email: civilrights-titleix@missouri.edu, submitting an online incident report form or calling 573-882-3880
      • Support the process and walk individuals to the office in 202 Jesse, be members of hearing panels, and/or advisors to those working through the investigation process.
      • See the website for the 13 forms of reportable discrimination on campus. http://civilrights.missouri.edu/discrimination/
      • Library staff can call the Office for advice on how to handle hypothetical civil rights situations.
    • Other resources: http://ada.missouri.edu/, https://diversity.missouri.edu/, http://civilrights.missouri.edu/
  • Division reports

    • HSL and the Specialized Libraries – Deb Ward:

      • the specialized libraries are responding to cuts as they begin to understand the impact these cuts will have, while also emphasizing the campus wide benefits of libraries.
      • view the HSL Cycle of Success stories with contributions from Taira Meadowcroft
      • The work of the Libraries as a whole on the Mission, Vision, and Values has inspired HSL to take a look at their specific pieces
      • Working on moving Sandy Schiefer to Missourian Library full time.
      • With Judy Maseles retirement, we hope to provide a description for that position to the provost shortly.
  • RAIS – Jeannette Pierce:

    • the webpage: how we tell our users about ourselves, encouraged staff to spend some time on the page, see the scrolling bulletin and calendar of events, the new Ask a Librarian chat has really increased our contact with users, etc.
    • the learning management system changed from Blackboard to Canvas, faculty can make a librarian part of their class, MU Connect will tie subject librarians to students in a specific major
    • we want to build support for a Digital Media Commons, intention to transform 2 group study rooms to student recording rooms with green wall, carpet and sound buffering
    • considering moving microform off site to UMLD2 and weighing how we assess the condition of the microform
    • give support to our subject specialists who are taking the brunt of the discontent from the collections cuts
    • Head of Instruction position update, the search committee will meet this week, job posting is up on the university job board, want to have someone in place by fall
  • ACTS – Corrie Hutchinson:

    • reprocessing of the mold remediation will be largely finalized this spring
    • physical processing is going out for bid for a new commercial binder
    • hiring Technical Services Librarian for ACTS, candidate will serve both System and MU especially with Standalone in MOBIUS
    • working with the Missourian to preserve 1903 newspapers
    • will do a divisional annual report in the near future
  • Director’s report:

    • Council of Deans meetings largely discuss the future budget, we were asked to plan for 5% reduction and will now work on finding the remaining 4% to meet the announced 9% reduction in state funding,

      • Ann doesn’t want to lose any more positions, we do still have hiring needs in the areas of SCARAB and Engineering Librarian positions to fill by next spring 2018 as well a programmer in LTS
  • Old business:

    • Group charge, structure, procedures document and future meetings will be posted on Sharepoint https://sharepoint.missouri.edu/sites/mulibraries/staffadvisorygroup/SitePages/Home.aspx
    • Open forum format, open to feedback about what you want to know and to encourage communication within University Libraries
    • Structure: Noah Hartsburg is the SAG Chair, Kevin McFillen – Vice-Chair, Jacqueline Rash – note taker, Sheryl Cullina -ex officio
  • New business:

    • Update on Bookmark Café project:Will Libraries foot some of the bill?(Kathy)

      • SSFIC donated $50K to this project, we added additional electrical outlets and various seating options which put us over the donation from SSFIC
      • Additional money may come from other renovation work in Ellis that came in under budget or commission monies from last years Bookmark Café sales. Commissions from July to Dec. are a little higher than last year; giving us a projected $30K in commissions for this year..
  • Update on open positions (Sheryl)

    • Currently looking for several staff positions:

      • Programmer Analyst – LTS
      • Library Information Assistant – Circulation
      • Library Information Assistant – UMLD
      • Business Support Specialist – ACTS Accounting
    • On-campus interviews for Technical Services Librarian are being scheduled.
    • Search for Head of Instructional Services Librarian is underway.
  • Update on Library memberships to professional associations (Corrie)

    • Cancelled 2 institutional memberships for 2017: CLIR and Medical Library Association memberships
    • SPARC and ORCID were discussed as additional possible memberships to cancel, but due to our desire to remain well-informed and connected, considering our status for research libraries, these memberships were covered by Administration funds
    • Others are being considered, but these are only decisions as of right now.
  • Student Services Enhancement Fees Referendum (Grace)

    • this endeavor comes out of the Student Affairs office, it’s not voted on yet, voting to add the referendum to the ballot will commence tomorrow, Wednesday 2/8/17
    • Students will vote on the referendum March 6-8
    • If passed, libraries will receive $12 per student to address student’s priorities of: extended specialized library hours, 24/5 Ellis hours, enhanced student learning spaces and to fund collections and resources as determined by the student satisfaction survey from last spring
  • Q and A

    • Staff member asked if notes are taken and posted for this meeting

      • Yes, Jacqueline will be taking notes and they will be posted to Sharepoint as well as shared on News Notes
  • Upcoming Events

    • Shannon mentioned reviewing News Notes and the event calendar:

      • Black History Event tomorrow, Feb. 8th114 Ellis,
      • DBRL and community conversations at Ellis Feb 15,
      • Trivia night teams are forming now Feb. 28
      • Celebration of Service, May 18
    • Sheryl:

      • Feb 15 is Green Dot training,
      • Future ideas include: stress life balance through EAP, resilience training, Title IX offers conflict resolution sessions, review website for many additional ways to meet the Wellness incentive points this year
  • Chair closing remarks:

    • Thank you for attending!
    • Please let Noah Hartsfield or Kevin McFillen know if you have any feedback
    • Next Meeting: March 2, 10-11:30am

From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation, Feb. 8

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Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00pm
Ellis Library, 114A

Speaker: Keeanga-Yamatta Taylor

In her new book, activist and scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor surveys the historical and contemporary ravages of racism and persistence of structural inequality such as mass incarceration and black unemployment. In this context, she argues that this new struggle against police violence holds the potential to reignite a broader push for black liberation.

Taylor is assistant professor of African American studies at Princeton University. She is working on a book, Race for Profit: Black Housing and the Urban Crisis of the 1970s. She earned a Ph.D from the Department of African American Studies at Northwestern University in 2013, and was the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Upcoming Events

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February 7
Grand Reopening of Bookmark Cafe
Bookmark Cafe
10 to 11:30am
Organizer: Pat Jones, Shannon Cary

February 8
From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation
114A
7 pm
Organizer: Paula Roper, Clarence Lo

February 15
DBRL Community Conversation for Librarians
114A
10 am
Organizer: Dorothy Carner

February 28
Black History Month Trivia Night
114A
6 to 8 pm
Organizer: Paula Roper and Rachel Brekhus

April 8
Friends of the Libraries Luncheon
Reynolds Alumni Center
11am to 1pm
Organizer: Sheila Voss

April 28
Library Society Reception
Grand Reading Room
4:30 to 7pm
Organizer: Sheila Voss

May 18
Celebration of Service
Grand Reading Room
11:30am to 1pm
Organizer: Sheryl Cullina

You’re Invited to a Community Conversation

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What would improve your quality of life? That’s the question Daniel Boone Regional Library staff will be asking at a series of community conversations to be held in Boone and Callaway Counties during February. One has been scheduled specifically for academic library staff on Wednesday, February 15 at 10 a.m. at Ellis Library. 

Please come to this informal one-hour session that will be led by a Daniel Boone Regional Library librarian who will ask conversation-starting questions. The library’s long-range planning team will review all the ideas and comments that come up, look for trends, set goals and brainstorm ways the library can enhance its current services.

“We’re starting our strategic planning process, and we want to know how the library can better serve the community,” said Melissa Carr, Daniel Boone Regional Library director. “By asking general questions about our communities as a whole, we can take a look at how the library might fit into the overall picture.” The new plan will begin 2018.

If you can’t attend this meeting, you’re welcome to fill out a brief online survey, attend one of the public community forums or host your own community conversation among friends, family or co-workers. Find details at www.dbrl.org/conversations.

 

Ask the Librarians Function Updated on Libraries’ Site

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The “Ask the Librarians!” pull-out tab (located on the right side of many of the libraries’ web pages) has been revised so that it defaults to our chat service.  Previously, it had offered a form that patrons could fill out and submit.

This will allow our patrons to connect with assistance in real-time from almost any of our web pages, giving us the opportunity to help them when and where they need it on our site. Chat service is staffed almost 24/7 – with service provided by MU librarians and graduate assistants during the weekdays and by a third-party chat service after hours and on weekends.

Many thanks to Judy and Mathew for updating our pages.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Rhonda

Wellness Update

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NEW! Caught in the Act is Underway! January 17th – February 28th

Caught in the Act is now underway. 22 employees have been nominated from MU Campus for practicing Random Acts of Wellness. The winner from week 2 is Michelle Nutter who was nominated by Leigh Ann Clayton. Michelle will be receiving a prize of choice. Many employees are practicing random acts of wellness, like the examples listed below; so let us know who they are. Get in on the act!

Make sure you’re the one CAUGHT IN THE ACT. … http://umurl.us/CITA

This year, anyone can submit a colleague’s name via the Caught in the Act form.

NEW! Stay Strong Stay Healthy

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
This eight week strength training program can get your fitness journey (re)started, right here on campus! Participants will be guided safely by a trained instructor through warm up, 8 muscle strengthening exercises and cool down. Geared toward older adults or sedentary middle-aged females who want to improve strength, balance and flexibility. All equipment provided. For more information contact Susan Mills-Gray at mills-grays@missouri.edu

When: January 23, 2017 – March 17, 2017

Time and Location: 3 options

  • Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Mckee Gymnasium OR
  • Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Mckee Gymnasium OR
  • Monday and Wednesday, 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm at Med School MA302

Registration: :  http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/wellnessclasses.htm (taking registrations through Tuesday)

Cost: $50.00

Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
This eight week advanced strength training program is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! In order to enroll in the Advanced program, you must have completed the basic Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program at least twice and/or have approval from the instructor. All equipment provided. For more information contact Susan Mills-Gray at mills-grays@missouri.edu

When: January 23, 2017 – March 17, 2017

Time: 2 options

  • Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm OR
  • Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Registration: http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/wellnessclasses.htm

Cost: $50.00

Where: McKee Gymnasium

As a Healthy for Life sponsored program, eligible employees can earn 100 points for completing the 8-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program. There are a maximum of 200 points possible for this category.

NEW! Physical Activity Classes on Campus
Did you know a variety of low-cost and free physical activity classes are offered on campus? View the calendar of events to find a class near you. Check out some new opportunities below:

Cardio & Strength Training

Time and Location: Come to the cardio class, the strength class, or both!

  • Cardio workout on Tuesdays, 5:00 – 5:50 pm at MUPC Gymnasium
  • Strength training on Wednesday, 5:00 – 5:50 pm at Cardiac Rehabilitation Center (must have employee access to CRC)

Registration: Contact Dusti, ISSA certified PFT, deebug10588@yahoo.com

Cost: First class is $10. Buy 5 classes for $50 or 10 classes for $80. Bring a friend and your class is free! (Must have class punch card to obtain free class.) Cash or PayPal accepted.

MU EMPLOYEE BOOTCAMP

When: New 5-week session starts 2/6/17

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 5:00 am – 6:00 am at the Human Performance Institute
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 6:00 am – 7:00 am at the Human Performance Institute
  • Tuesday and Thursday

Cost: $100 per 5-week session; OR take advantage of a group discount rate of $75 per person per 5-week session for groups of 5 or more

Registration: Contact Courtney Meyers at meyersca@health.missouri.edu

Participants can attend any of the classes days/times listed. There is no limit to the number of classes a participant can attend during the 5-week session.

Eligible Faculty and Staff can earn up to 100 points for engaging in physical activity. Participation in this event must be self-reported in the Cerner Wellness Portal in the ‘Engage in Activity’ category to receive incentive points. Visit www.umurl.us/Wellness to discover other activities and resources to help you Be Active.

Weight Watchers
The new Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale program helps you eat healthier, get active at your own pace, and discover new ways to define success. Enjoy the convenience of meeting on campus and get inspiration from the success of a Weight Watchers Leader and from your peers. Click here to watch a video and learn more about Weight Watchers-Beyond the Scale program.

When: January 26, 2017 – April 06, 2017

Time: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm  

Registration: Contact Marion Spase at lspase@gmail.com

Cost: $156 for 12 weeks

Where: Quarterdeck, QD162A

Eligible employees can earn 100 points toward Tier 2 of the Wellness Incentive for attending three months of classes. In addition, faculty and staff who have a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) may be able to use pre-tax dollars to pay Weight Watchers fees. Click here to learn more.