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Barker and Cotner to Present at Celebration of Teaching and Writing

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Cindy Cotner and Anne Barker were asked to present at the upcoming Annual Composition Department’s Celebration of Teaching and Writing on Sat., April 29th. 

“Bringing the Library into the Classroom: Rethinking Library Resources,” 11:10am – 12noon, in Tate Hall 215 
Deanna Benjamin, Cindy Cotner, Anne Barker and Bailey Boyd, Virginia Muller (moderator)

Many of us have taken our classes to the library for the traditional “one-shot” instructional session, hoping that in that one session our students will absorb and remember how to use complex and confusing systems to do research. While a good start, we know that learning to use library resources takes trial and error, practice, and the support of a great librarian. This panel will explore some of the ways the library staff is partnering with English 1000 teachers to fill in the gaps left behind by the fifty-minute library visit, including how they work together over multiple class meetings to introduce and to reinforce the connections between good research and good writing. Join us for some ideas about how we can rethink the way we teach research.

Goodbye to Tony Schwartz

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After 30 years working for the University of Missouri Libraries, Tony Schwartz has decided to start a new adventure in Indiana. Tony started working as a student worker for Reserves, Reserves/Circulation, Current Periodicals and now at Interlibrary Loan Lending. His last day is Friday April 28th.

Sad News

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This morning I am sorry to report the death of our Ellis Library staff member Karla Geerlings. Karla began working here as a student in 1982. She joined the full-time staff in September of 1988, and was an active and  engaged employee in the Catalog Dept. She served on many library groups over the years, and had chaired MULSA. I know you all join me in sending sympathy and condolences to her family. 

–Ann

Healthy for Life Update

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Tier 1 of the 2017 Wellness Incentive, Final Month
April is your final month to work toward Tier 1 of the 2017 Wellness incentive. Complete Tier 1 on or before April 30, 2017, to earn $50 in your final May 2017 paycheck. If you successfully complete Tier 1, you can earn an additional $400* in your final October 2017 paycheck** by completing Tier 2 on or before September 30, 2017.

Access eligibility criteria and information on the program and payout at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/wellness_incentive

The 2017 Step Challenge is underway!
Step into summer with the 2017 Step Challenge, which runs April 3 – June 25. It is 12 week progressive step challenge to encourage you to increase your activity levels.

Week 2 – Your goal this week is to walk an average of 6,000 steps a day. By Sunday at midnight, you want to reach a minimum of 42,000 steps. Participants who meet the weekly goal will have a chance to win a $50 Clover’s gift card!

Click here to find tips to help you gradually work more steps into your day. To learn more, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/wellness/walking_challenge_toolkit#current. If you have any additional questions or need assistance, please feel free to email us at mustep2017@health.missouri.edu.

Eligible faculty and staff can earn 50 points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive for walking a minimum of 500,000 steps during the 2017 Step challenge. You must be registered with you University email to receive the wellness incentive points.

Nurse Liaison Presentation

Take 10: Asthma!
This Telepresence presentation will discuss Asthma, who is at risk, common triggers, preventative care, and resources available to members such as the Asthma Program offered through United Healthcare.

When: April 18, 2017
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm            
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online

Caroline will be available for free 1-on-1 consultations after the presentation on a first come first serve basis. To schedule a 1-on-1 consultation, email Caroline at caroline_murphy@uhc.com.

As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the Financial Wellness Workshops. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category.

Financial Wellness Seminar
Cultivating financial wellness can be as easy as completing a few steps annually. Check out the financial wellness webpage to access your one-stop-shop for financial information, tools, and events.

Budgeting for WEALTH

When: April 27, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm            
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online

As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the Financial Wellness Workshops. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category.

Upcoming DoIT Training Opportunities

Photography Days
Photowalk and Photography Classes with DoIT Training Spring is coming! Join us for two days of photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop training on April 20-21. Free Photowalk on April 20 requires no registration.

Administrative Professionals Week
IT Training Hosts Administrative Professionals Week special sessions Learn new skills that make work faster and easier! IT Training is hosting a week of productivity classes from April 25-28, just for you. Classes include: Outlook time savers, classes on going paperless (Acrobat Forms, iPad, Box), and many more.

Click here to view the full schedule.

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

 

 

 

 

 

University Librarians at ACRL in Baltimore

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  • Freddy Martinez-Garcia led a round table on ACRL’s Diversity Standards, and Noel & Felicity presented a poster session on their project to digitize 4H Circulars.

Re-steering the Standards:  Revisiting ACRL Diversity Standards and Cultural Competencies
The ACRL Diversity Committee has been tasked with revising the ACRL Diversity Standards. The feedback gathered from a survey initiated in the summer of 2015 presented key issues currently missing from the standards. This roundtable discussion will discuss the implications of revising the Diversity Standards, share new and revised concepts and terminology, and have participants critically examine their own work institutions and its commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice.

  • Noel Kopriva  and Felicity Dykas presented a poster session on their project to digitize 4H Circulars.

Bringing a Piece of 4H History into the 21st Century:  Creating a 4H Circulars Digital Collection at a Land-Grant Library
In 1922, the Missouri Extension Service published its first circular aimed directly at children, the Boys’ and Girls’ 4-H Club Circular. Like other Extension and 4-H serials, this circular was printed with two issue numbers, as an Extension publication and as a 4-H circular. Other issues are reprints, with handwritten notes about original publication dates. This project digitizes the entire eclectic run of the circulars in the Library’s collection and attempts to clarify its publication history.

  • Grace Atkins and Kate Wright received scholarships to attend the conference.