A reminder that self-nominations are due by Friday, May 27, for membership on several library committees. The following committees could use another 1-2 nominations: Diversity Action Committee, Exhibits Committee, Preservation Committee, and the Staff Development Committee.

Nomination Form
All interested employees are encouraged to apply. Committee members whose terms are ending may apply to be reappointed. If you are interested in more than one committee, please prioritize your selection. Check with your supervisor before volunteering your services for a committee(s).

Name:______________________________________      Phone:________________      E-mail:__________________________

Place a 1 next to your first choice and a 2 next to your second choice (if you have one). Return this form to Leo Agnew, 104 Ellis Library. The preferred return deadline date is Friday, May 27, 2011, but self-nominations will be accepted until all positions are filled.

 

_____    Diversity Action Committee

_____    Exhibits Committee

_____    Faculty Lecture Series Committee

_____    Preservation Committee

_____    Research Paper Contest Committee

_____    Staff Development Committee

Congratulations to Ember Stevens, Government Documents, winner of the Student Excellence Award for the spring 2011 semester! The reasons given in support of her nominations include:

• She takes on tasks beyond the usual range of student assistants and accomplishes them with exceptional speed and accuracy.
• Her list of accomplishments include drawing a scale model of the floor plan in Ellis 1 East and making movable, color-coded magnetic pieces representing various types of library furniture and shelving, and developing a decision-making flow-chart used to process a large backlog of unprocessed materials.
• Her list of accomplishments is even more impressive considering she worked an average of only six hours per week!

5/14/1979, Rich Rexroat

5/1/1988, Alla Barabtarlo

5/9/1996, James Keyzer-Andre

5/15/2000, Adam Banning

5/12/2003, Gary Cox

5/25/2004, Michelle Baggett

5/9/2005, Felicity Dykas

5/1/2006, Adrienne Arden

5/22/2006, Ralph Sieli

5/7/2007, Ruth Feldkamp

The 2011 Staff Recognition Week is scheduled for May 16 – 20.  Human Resource Services is once again coordinating training programs for Staff Advisory Council that will be offered free to employees. For course schedule and enrollment information, go to http://hrs.missouri.edu/training/all-employees/staff-recognition-week-seminars/index.php. Employees in Administrative, Service & Support titles have first dibs on seating, but employees in academic titles can register and attend on a space-available basis.

A point of interest: Bob Almony will present two financial planning sessions during Staff Recognition Week at the request of Human Resources.

Taking Charge of Your Finances will be presented Wednesday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., N103B Stotler II, Memorial Union.

Invest Now on a Small Budget for Better Retirement will be presented Friday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., S206 Memorial Union.

 

A reminder that self-nominations are due by Friday, May 27, for membership on several library committees.

Nomination Form

All interested employees are encouraged to apply. Committee members whose terms are ending may apply to be reappointed. If you are interested in more than one committee, please prioritize your selection. Check with your supervisor before volunteering your services for a committee(s).

 

Name:______________________________________      Phone:________________      E-mail:__________________________

 

Place a 1 next to your first choice and a 2 next to your second choice (if you have one). Return this form to Leo Agnew, 104 Ellis Library. The preferred return deadline date is Friday, May 27, 2011, but self-nominations will be accepted until all positions are filled.

 

_____    Diversity Action Committee

_____    Exhibits Committee

_____    Faculty Lecture Series Committee

_____    Preservation Committee

_____    Research Paper Contest Committee

_____    Staff Development Committee

 

Additional information will be posted on the SAC website, http://staffcouncil.missouri.edu, as it becomes available.

 

Monday, May 16

8:00 Education Endowment Online Silent Auction begins

11:30 Mizzou Arena Tour

12 – 1 Power walks (Jesse Hall South, Mumford Hall, Dalton Research Center, Reynolds Alumni Center)

11 & 12 MizzouRec Center Tours

1:30-3:30 Chancellor’s Award Ceremony (Reception to follow)

 

Tuesday, May 17

8 – 9:30 Greenhouse Tours

12 – 1 Power walks (Jesse Hall South, Mumford Hall, Dalton Research Center, Reynolds Alumni Center, Mizzou Recreation Trail)

12:00 – 1:00 Garden walk > Butterfly Garden (Eckles Hall)

11 & 12 MizzouRec Center Tours

12:00 Opening – Arts & Crafts Showcase (201 Ellis Library)

 

Wednesday, May 18

12 – 1 Power walks (Jesse Hall South, Mumford Hall, Dalton Research Center, Reynolds Alumni Center)

12:00 – 1:00 Garden walk > Perennial Flowers (Ellis Library)

8 – 4 Arts & Crafts Showcase (201 Ellis Library)

11:30 -1 Ice Cream Social (Plaza 900)

11-1 Chancellor’s Residence Open House

11:30 Mizzou Arena Tour

2-4 Enns Entomology Museum Tours

 

Thursday, May 19

8 – 9:30 Greenhouse Tours

12 – 1 Power walks (Jesse Hall South, Mumford Hall, Dalton Research Center, Hitt St & Rollins, Reynolds Alumni Center)

12:00 – 1:00 Garden walk > Discovery Garden (Life Sciences Building)

12 & 1 MizzouRec Center Tours

8 -3:30 Closing Arts & Crafts Showcase (201 Ellis Library)

 

Friday, May 20

Historical Dress Day (see website for details)

11 – 1 Reynolds Journalism Institute Green Screen Room Historical Dress photo op

Noon Education Endowment Silent Auction Ends

12 – 1 Power walks (Jesse Hall South, Mumford Hall, Dalton Research Center)

12:00 – 1:00 Garden walk > Sustainable Landscapes (Rollins and Virginia)

12:10 – 1:00 Museum of Art & Archaeology Tour

HR Seminars, Monday – Friday Visit http://hrs.missouri.edu/training/all-employees/staff-recognition-week-seminars/index.php for more information.

Thirty-four staff members participated in the recently-completed Skills Awareness Workshops. The workshops provided participants information on skills needed to develop or increase individual capacities in the areas of effective listening, conflict competency, emotional intelligence, and team building/leadership. The four workshops averaged 20 participants, contributing to lively and rich discussions.

On a personal note, I was very pleased with the attendance numbers, given participation was voluntary. I wish to thank participants and to acknowledge supervisors and co-workers who helped make it possible for people to attend. On a related note, I’ve received several requests to repeat the series and will do so, once I line up commitment from the presenters.

Leo Agnew
HR Manager

The next Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will take place Friday,  April 22, 2010, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., in 159 Ellis Library.

This is an opportunity for MU Libraries employees to gather informally over lunch and share quotes or brief passages from books or articles on the topic of leadership or management that seem especially pertinent for MU Libraries right now. This is open to all library employees as it seems sensible to hear from current and emerging leaders within the organization in terms of what they are reading on the topic.

Attendance is voluntary but compensable for non-exempt supervisors since the discussion applies to the workplace. As such, schedule adjustments may be needed to offset overtime considerations. RSVP’s are not required.

But, we ask you bring a brief something to share with the group, e.g., copies of the talking points of the book or journal article. For examples of documents shared at past sessions, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/default.htm – this leads to a SharePoint site.

The April Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will take place on the 22th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., in 159 Ellis.

This is an opportunity for MU Libraries employees to gather informally over lunch and share quotes from books or articles on the topic of leadership or management that seem especially pertinent for MU Libraries right now. This is open to all library employees as it seems sensible to hear from current and emerging leaders within the organization in terms of what they are reading on the topic.

Attendance is voluntary but compensable for non-exempt supervisors since the discussion applies to the workplace. As such, schedule adjustments may be needed to offset overtime considerations. RSVP’s are not required.

But, we ask you bring a brief something to share with the group, e.g., copies of the talking points of the book or journal article. For examples of documents shared at recent sessions, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/default.htm – this leads to a SharePoint site.