Library Administration has decided to create a small group of MU Libraries employees to plan and implement the 2009 Celebration of Service event in the spring. This group will consist of two representatives from Administration (Shannon Cary and Mark Ellis), one representative from MULSA (to be announced), one additional staff member from any department and one librarian.
If you are interested in volunteering for this group, please contact Shannon Cary (carysn@missouri.edu) by November 14.
POETRY AND TRUTH: A CELEBRATION OF THE BOOK
Sponsored by the Missouri Center for the Book and The Stephens College English/Creative Writing Department
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
The Celebration of the Book will take place on the Stephens College campus, Saturday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Panels and poetry readings will be scheduled throughout the day, with a midday plenary session featuring Missouri Poet Laureate, Walter Bargen.
Poets who will read include Scott Cairns, Aliki Barnstone, Pamela McClure, Stanley Banks, Emily Rosko, Wayne Miller and Gabriel Fried. A special panel on graphic fiction and memoir will feature two authors of graphic novels, Cullen Bunn and Matt Kindt. Other panels will focus on “Fact and Fiction” and “Getting Published” and the future of the book in the digital age.
Authors will have books available for sale and signing.
Parking will be available on the south side of Broadway, across from the entrance to the Columbia Foyer, where the registration will be located, and also in a lot on the south side of Walnut St. (one block from Broadway), next to the Stephens library.
Support for this Celebration comes from the Missouri Arts Council, and anonymous donors.
Don’t forget to turn in your United Way pledge card to Mark Ellis (104 Ellis) by the end of the day Friday, Oct. 31st, to be eligible for our Early Bird Prize drawing! Please contact Nora Tamm, Michelle Baggett or Paula Roper with any questions about the United Way or the Campaign.
Giving to the United Way through payroll deduction provides a painless way to have a major impact on the lives of people in our community. Read on to find out how even a small gift can make a big difference… When you give $1 per month, the Central Missouri Food Bank and Pantry will feed a family of three five meals… that’s 180 meals you will provide for hungry people in our community in one year. And a single $20 donation buys 400 pounds of food!
Amy Arnott, dean of UMSL libraries, passed away Tuesday, October 28. Amy had worked at UMSL for three decades, beginning as a student employee in 1978.
The following comment was recently submitted to the Gateway Suggestion Form:
“I don’t have any problems or complaints. I’ve been working on a research project for class and have found the online resources amazingly helpful. There have been very few journals or articles that I have not been able to access via the MU Libraries databases. So, thanks for making my job as a student, a little bit easier.”
Nutrition consultation on a variety of health topics is now available. Consultations are available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a small fee. Please contact Julie Tobias, M.Ed., R.D., MU Wellness Coordinator and Registered Dietitian, at 882-1752 or email at tobiasja@missouri.edu .
Join us for The Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop. This FREE six week series is open to individuals with chronic conditions and their family members or caregivers. Chronic conditions include arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease and many more. Please see attachment for more information.
Country Line Dance lessons are coming soon! Starting in January 2009, Healthy for Life will be coordinating Country Line Dance lessons for a minimal fee of $2. These lessons will be after work, however dates and times are TBA.
The MERLIN Task Force on New Discovery Tools, formed in July 2008, has been working on a list of key tasks and requirements for a new discovery tool or search overlay to improve access to materials for library users (attached). The Task Force has scheduled several demonstrations as part of our investigations, and hope many of you will be able to join us for them (schedule below). The list of key tasks will be shared with the presenters beforehand to enable them to focus on UM’s needs at these sessions. The Task Force welcomes all input and comments.
RSVP to rileyac@missouri.edu, 573-882-1685 by three days before each session or call or email for more information and parking passes.
Columbia, Oct. 20, Ellis Library Room 4G41
10 am Primo
1 pm VUFind
Kansas City, Oct. 30, Location to be scheduled
10 am AquaBrowser
1 pm Encore
Columbia, Nov. 4, Ellis Library Room 4G41
10 am WorldCat Local
With less than three weeks to election day, I want to remind you of the MU voting policy and to encourage you to head to the polls on November 4th. You can find your polling place at http://www.showmeboone.com/CLERK/.
Jim Cogswell
Don’t forget to submit your child’s or grandchild’s pictures illustrating the theme of helping others for our United Way Art Contest by Thursday, October 23rd! Artwork will be exhibited and voted on at the MU Libraries United Way Campaign Kick-off Luncheon. The display will be moved to the staff lounge following this event. The creator of the winning entry in each age category will receive a $10 Barnes & Noble gift card. (Final age categories are TBD based on the submissions received.) All entrants will receive a small treat as a thank you for their participation.
A few guidelines to keep in mind:
• All artwork must be 8.5” x 11” size. 2-dimensional art only.
• Include the following information on a separate sheet attached to each submission: Child’s name and age, parent or grandparent’s name, library department and relationship to child.
• Please drop off your submissions by Thursday, October 23rd at the library’s administrative offices (104 Ellis) or mail them to Michelle Baggett at the Engineering Library.
• The pizza luncheon will take place on October 27th from 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room.
• Our program will run from approximately 12-12:30 p.m. and includes Alana Coon of the Boys & Girls Town of Missouri and Dave Holtgraewe of the Heart of Missouri United Way, who will tell us more about how United Way works and share stories about people who have received help from United Way funded programs.
• When you pick up and return your pledge card during this event, you will be eligible to win a book store gift card. Small door prizes will also be awarded.
• This will also be your opportunity to cast a vote for the winners of our Children’s Art Contest.
Please RSVP to Nora Tamm (tammn@missouri.edu) by Thursday, Oct. 23rd, if you would like pizza.