It’s that time again, the “holidays”.  Can you believe how early they started the commercials!  And here I am adding to the frenzy.  But isn’t it a nice way to begin the season, helping those who have less to look forward to?  This year we are sponsoring two families: Yesenia and Juan Carlos and their sons Angel and Alexander; and George and Amanda and their daughter Qiriona and son Latrale.  See the MULSA page for the wish list: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/mulsa/AdoptedFamilies/adoptedmain.htm

Our delivery date is December 12^th, which means we need your donations here by the 7^th so that we can do any extra shopping and wrap it all on the 9^th. The VAC discourages the adults in a family from asking for personal items so I’ve added gift cards for them.

If you’d like a printable list, I can email you a spreadsheet.  I’ll be sending around donation envelopes as well for the shopping challenged.  If you enjoy wrapping presents, please join us in the Cataloging Dept. on the 9^th.

Thanks, Ruthe
morsel@missouri.edu or 884-8757

MULSA will be sponsoring a food drive and contest to benefit the Columbia Area Food Bank, as well as Second Chance (for animals), beginning this Friday, November 18th and culminating on Thursday, December 15th, just before the Winter Holiday Party.  We will provide each department and branch that wishes to participate with donation boxes, or you can obtain boxes at the loading dock and/or in copy service.  Over the next four weeks we encourage library staff to bring in and donate non-perishable food items, or, if you prefer, cash.  At the annual Holiday Party we’ll announce the two departments or branches that have donated the most items.  There will be prizes for those who have donated the most pounds in food items, and the most in cash.  Let’s fill those boxes up!

If you have any questions please contact Steve Clayton at the Journalism Library, 882-7502, or claytonsp@missouri.edu.

A “Day of Thanksgiving” has been proclaimed to celebrate another year of employment among good friends; it’s the Annual MULSA Thanksgiving Feast.

When:  Thursday, November 17th, 2011
11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where:  Ellis Library’s Staff Lounge

Why:  Free food!  Bring yourself and, if so inclined, a side dish or dessert to share.

Tofurkey will be served for those interested in a vegetarian/vegan main dish.  If you would like a serving of Tofurky in our celebration, please let Ruthe Morse (morsel@missouri.edu) know as soon as possible.

The Greener Library Committee reminds you to help “save the planet” by bringing your own table service please. It will be provided if you forget.

Catering by Jack’s Gourmet.  Sponsored and organized by the MU Libraries Staff Association.  Social Co-Chairs 11/12 – Ruth Feldkamp & Ruthe Morse

Muse Spotlight Award Winner for November 2011: Diane Johnson

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/11/10/diane-johnson-november-2011-spotlight-award-winner/
Recipe: Regina’s Crisp Rice Treats (from the Halloween party)

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/11/09/recipe-reginas-crisp-rice-treats/
Recipe: Susan’s Buffalo Chicken Dip (as seen at a Tech Services birthday event)

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/11/10/recipe-susans-buffalo-chicken-dip/
MULSA Halloween Party Photos

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/11/07/mulsa-halloween-party-photos/
Web tip of the week, nov. 7 2011 – Library link of the day

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/11/09/web-tip-of-the-week-nov-7-2011-library-link-of-the-day/
Web tip of the week, Nov. 14 2011 – countdown to Black Friday

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/11/09/web-tip-of-the-week-nov-14-2011-countdown-to-black-friday/

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Additional pictures will be on the MUSE site.

Web tip of the week, Oct. 24, 2011- Downtown sales tax

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/26/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-24-2011-downtown-sales-tax/
Web tip of the week, Oct. 31, 2011- financial resources

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/26/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-31-2011-financial-resources/

In response to requests from the membership, MULSA will be bringing back the pumpkin carving contest of previous years. Individuals or departments are welcome to enter. Small prizes for first and second in the categories of Scariest, Funniest, and Voter’s Favorite will be distributed after votes are tallied.

Pumpkin Carving Contest Guidelines:

(1.)     Pumpkins may be any size, but must be real and all carving completed before the beginning of the party.

(2.)      We don’t think we have to say this, but, please keep it clean. Spooky, scary, goofy, even gross are fine, but not obscene.

(3.)      Candles of any kind are not permitted. Keep us out of trouble with Security! We have candle-style electric lights that can be used to light the pumpkins.

(4.)     Pumpkins will be judged by popular vote during the party and by email vote (on photographs) after the party. Votes will be totaled Thurs, Nov. 3, to allow for the photographs to be sent around and give everyone a chance to vote.

There will also, as mentioned on the flyer, be a costume contest as in previous years.

Web tip of the week, Oct. 3, 2011 – Towd: one-stop directory of tourism offices
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/13/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-3-2011-towd-one-stop-directory-of-tourism-offices/

Web tip of the week, Oct. 10 2011 – search engine duckduckgo
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/13/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-10-2011-search-engine-duckduckgo/

Web tip of the week, Oct. 17 2011 – corn mazes
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/10/13/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-17-2011-corn-mazes/

Web tip of the week, Sept. 19, 2011 – Slips and Falls

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/09/29/web-tip-of-the-week-sept-19-2011-slips-and-falls/

 

Web tip of the week, Sept. 26 2011 – MU Healthe

http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/09/29/web-tip-of-the-week-sept-26-2011-mu-healthe/