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Librarians Present at the MOBIUS Conference

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It was great to see so many folks from MU at the MOBIUS conference earlier this week.  The MOBIUS conference, held each year, is a local, free opportunity to network and learn.  In addition to MOBIUS and Innovative updates, as well as training opportunities, librarians and library staff from around the state give presentations on a variety of topics.  The meals are great and there are chances to win raffle prizes too.  This year’s MU presenters included:

  • Freddy Martinez-Garcia, Jr., along with two colleagues from the MOBIUS Courier/Circulation Committee, co-presented “From a Bed to a Library Near You.  Bedbugs!” The presentation discussed best practices that are shared in a new document “Bed Bug Information and Best Practices.”
  • Jeannette Pierce and Grace Atkins presented “Leading Open Educational Resource Initiatives” sharing our experience with facilitating campus collaboration on OER at Mizzou.
  • Felicity Dykas led a panel presentation titled “Digital Collections in Missouri.”  Panelists from Saint Louis University, Truman State University, UMSL, and Lincoln University participated. 
  • Felcity also presented on "What's Coming in Cataloging."
  • Amanda Sprochi hosted a lunch time interest table called "RDA and the FRBR LRM."

Calls for presentations usually go out in the spring semester.  This year they were due in February. 

–Jeannette

Anderson and Johnson Participate at Medical Library Association

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  • On May 30th, Kate Anderson participated in a Technology Showcase at the Medical Library Association annual meeting in Seattle.

The Evolving Role of the Library in Institutional and Faculty Assessment – A Discussion of Research Metrics

Librarians have been redefining their role for the past 25 years. In today’s electronic world, librarians position themselves beyond traditional search experts: they focus their activities, expertise, and understanding of complex metrics can now serve a new audience: research administration and research program strategy. In this session, we will review these analytical use cases through the InCites™ platform and hear from Kate Anderson from the University of Missouri, Zalk Veterinary Medical Library, and Karen E. Gutzman, from Northwestern University’s Galter Health Sciences Library, and their role in the use of research performance metrics.

  • Diane Johnson judged papers for the research awards committee.

 

 

Healthy for Life Update

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Diversity 101 Online Course
Diversity 101 is a free, highly interactive, fully online professional development course that explores the concepts of diversity and inclusion particularly as they pertain to the higher education workplace. Click here to learn more about the course.

Summer Session*

When: July 7, 2017 – August 18, 2017

Cost: Free

Registration: Online

*Fall and Winter/Spring sessions are available, but are not eligible for Wellness Incentive points since they occur after the end of the 2017 Wellness Incentive.

As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 75 points for completing the Diversity 101 Summer course (7/7 – 8/18 only) by sending a copy of the certificate to Healthy for Life. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu with questions about the 2017 Wellness Incentive.

Weight Watchers Open House

Check out a meeting for free and go beyond the scale. 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.

When: June 8, 2017

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Quarterdeck Building, Room 162A 

Contact: Marion Spase at marion.l.spase@weightwatchers.com

DEAL DAYS: Sign up or renew your membership by 6/9/17 and get a discount.

Stay Strong Stay Healthy

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy – Level 2

This eight week advanced strength training program is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! In order to enroll in the Level 2 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 Sydney White at ssecm3@mail.missouri.edu or 573-882-2799.

When: June 12, 2017 – August 8, 2017

Time: Options

  • Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Mckee Gymnasium
  • Tuesday and Thursday 5:15 – 6-15 pm at Women’s and Children’s Hospital South Pavilion
  • Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Mckee Gymnasium
  • Tues and Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 pm at McKee Gymnasium

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

Cost: $50.00

As a Healthy for Life sponsored program, eligible employees can earn 100 points for attending a minimum of 14 of the 16 sessions offered during the 8-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program.

Women in Leadership Conference

The 2017 Women in Leadership Conference is meant to help all participants develop new skills so they can lead where they are. All are welcome to register for the event, but venue space is limited.

Interested in a conference sneak-peek? Women in Leadership Conference attendees will:

  • start the day off with a keynote by UM System Interim Vice President for Human Resources, E. Jill Pollock;
  • learn to thrive with Kim Becking;
  • explore Imposter Syndrome with Diana Alt;
  • uncover their blind spots with Carolyn Paris;
  • get a glimpse at the status of women in Missouri with Wendy Doyle;
  • engage in an in-depth panel discussion with women leaders across the UM System; and
  • much more!

When: June 15, 2017, an optional networking social will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Time: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Inn at Grand Glaize, Osage Beach, MO 

Cost: $25

Registration: Online

If you have questions about the conference, contact the Careers & Cultures Department at umhrcareersandculture@umsystem.edu.

As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the conference. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu with questions.

Enhance your Relationships with FREE Classes

ShowMe Healthy Relationships offers classes for couples and singles. Learn ways to choose a great partner when you’re ready or strengthen your current committed relationship. Sign up for 5-week classes starting in June!

  • For Couples: Seven Principles for a Healthy Relationship helps you and your partner enrich your relationship by practicing ways to build your friendship, manage conflict, and work as a team. Class will meet 5:30-7:30pm on Thursdays, June 1- June 29 and again Tuesdays, July 11- Aug. 8.
  • For Singles: PICK a Partner helps you be more mindful in choosing a good partner when you are ready for a happy, stable relationship. You will learn five key things to look for as you explore potential relationships, and how to pace your relationship to avoid “blind love.” Class will meet 5:30-7:30pm, Mondays, June 12- July 10.   

Click here or call Miriam Cullimore at (573) 882-4325 or Emily Logan at 882-3013 for more info!

MULSA’s Annual Picnic, June 16

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When – June 16, 2017 (Friday)

Time – 4:00 PM — till we run out of food & good times or the park closes whichever comes first!

Where – Stephen’s Lake Park, Gordon Shelter

What to Bring – Yourself, your family, your side dish….

Welcome Waldemar Bartikowski, Tom Barnes, and Ryan Tiefenthaler

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Please welcome the following new employees:

  • Waldemar Bartikowski – LTS.  Waldemar started as a Programmer/Analyst in LTS on Thursday, June, 1.
  • Tom Barnes – ACTS Accounting.  Tom will be starting as a Business Support Specialist II in ACTS Accounting on Monday, June 5.
  • Ryan Tiefenthaler – Health Sciences Library.  Ryan will be starting as a Library Information Assistant in Health Sciences Library Circulation on Monday, June 12.