Meet the Candidate: Ellen McLain

Ellen McLain, a candidate for the Library Development Director position,  will give a open presentation on the subject Challenges and Opportunities in Fundraising for Academic Libraries.  The short presentation (15 minutes) will take place Wednesday, October 19th 2011, 4 PM, in 4F51A Ellis Library.  It will be followed by a question/answer session.  All MU Libraries employees are welcome to attend.

 

MU Librarians and Staff Participate at MLA Conference

Leo Agnew (Administration) co-presented the pre-conference “Positive Techniques for Envisioning Tomorrow, and Making It Happen.” Envisioning tomorrow requires the ability to engage in productive conversations about the future, issues, and opportunities, and coupled with surfacing stakeholder’s viewpoints, to identify solutions and bring unity of vision and purpose. This workshop highlights 10+ timeless, positive approaches to leading, influencing, envisioning, and facilitating organizational change.

Brian Cain (Cataloging, formerly U2) co-presented a session on “Using Omeka to Create a Simple and Elegant Digital Library” in which the presenters described a KOPN 89.5 FM project to create a digital library of archived radio broadcasts using Omeka open source web publishing software.

Anselm Huelsbergen (Archives) co-presented”Usability Study on MU Libraries: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition: 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.” The presentation will discuss a usability study performed in February of 2011 on the University of Missouri Digital Library collection: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Highlights from the study will be examined, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of the collection, as well as an overview of usability. The ramifications of the usability findings and the potential implementation of key findings will be discussed.

Amy Lana (Acquisitions) and Jackie Blonigen (Cataloging) facilitated a table talk discussion on institutional repositories called “Send Us Your Articles, Your Data Sets, Your Grey Literature Yearning to be Read: Managing and Publicizing an Institutional Repository.”  Their goal was explore the challenges of managing and publicizing an institutional repository from the perspective of those on the front lines.

Sandy Schiefer (Government Documents) presented a session on using Google Maps and Google Earth to create maps for library patrons. A demonstration was given on how to create a Google Map, along with tips on using both products. Google Maps can be created to highlight local history, show library branches, or create a walking tour.

Healthy for Life Update: Flu Shot and Screening Events

Flu Shots and Health Screenings
The University of Missouri Total Rewards invites you to join Healthy for Life, an incentive-based wellness program designed to help you actively manage your health. By completing a personal health assessment and health screening, primary subscribers to the UM Health Care plan will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year.

This year, we’re partnering with Cerner Health to provide straightforward tools to help you work toward better health. You can participate in the program now. It’s simple. Here’s how:

  1. Create your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
  2. Enter your email address and join the program.
  3. Complete your personal health assessment – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.
  4. Schedule your FREE health screening at a convenient time and location on campus. Your health screening provide you a look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. If your screening is before noon, fasting for 9 hours is recommended, but not required (6 hours if pregnant) and drinking 64 ounces of water the day before is suggested.
    • Mondays: Heinkel Building, Room 10 (12:15-12:45 p.m.)
    • Wednesdays: University Hospital, Room GL-11 (12:15-12:45 p.m.) *Starts Oct. 12th!
    • Wednesdays: Law School Bldg (Hulston Hall), Room 222 (1:15-1:45 p.m.)
  5. Date: Oct. 11
    Time:
    8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Location:
    Reynolds Alumni Center

    *APPOINTMENTS FOR SCREENINGS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

    *NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS

    Date: Oct. 13
    Time:
    10 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Location:
    Printing Services

    *APPOINTMENTS FOR SCREENINGS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

    *NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS

    Date: Oct. 25
    Time:
    9 a.m.-11 a.m.
    Location:
    Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, Room 4011

    * THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED.

    Date: Oct. 25
    Time:
    1-5 p.m.
    Location:
    Jesse Hall

    *APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

    *NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS

    Date: Oct. 26
    Time:
    10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Location:
    MU Student Center

    * THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED.

    Date: Oct. 27
    Time:
    9 a.m.-11 a.m.
    Location:
    Animal Science Research Center, Room S120

    * THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED.

    Date: Oct. 27
    Time:
    1-5 p.m.
    Location:
    Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge

    *APPOINTMENTS FOR SCREENINGS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

    *NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS

    FREE flu shots will be provided for those 12 years and older enrolled in a UM Health Care plan. To receive the vaccination, bring your health insurance card and a completed Flu Vaccine form. Those not enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a vaccination for $15 cash or check, along with the completed Flu Vaccine form.

    To receive the $100 Incentive, complete both the personal health assessment and health screening by April 30, 2012.

    I want to learn more about the Healthy for Life program.


    Stress-Reduction Meditation—New location starting Oct. 12th

    Research over the past two decades suggests that engaging in a regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall psychological and physical wellbeing.  Find out for yourself by taking advantage of the sitting meditation sessions across campus each week. All faculty and staff are welcome on a drop-in basis, and no previous experience with meditation is necessary.  For more information, contact Lynn Rossy at RossyL@umsystem.edu.  If you can’t make the noon time sitting you can listen to a recording online any day of the week by going to the following website: http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/mindfulness/guided


    Tips for Mindful Eating Blog

    Tips for Mindful Eating
    : It’s more than just about food’ is a new blog that offers a weekly post with tips, articles, research, reflections, and opportunities to practice mindful eating and living through the way that you eat, move, work, play and relate to yourself, others, and the world. It grew out of the ten week program entitled “Eat for Life” developed by Dr. Lynn Rossy and Hannah Bush, M.A. offered through the wellness program. Click here to subscribe to weekly posts.


    Massage Therapy Services—Faculty/Staff Discounts Available

    De-stress this semester through massage therapy. Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides this service in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. To schedule an individual appointment or chair massage, call Healthy for Life at 884-1312.

    If you’d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital, the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus, OR  drop a check in campus mail to 205 Heinkel Building specifying the length of session you want. Make checks payable to Healthy for Life.

    Faculty and staff  receive a discount: Hours of availability:
    30 minutes: $35 Mondays & Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    60 minutes: $50 Wednesdays: 1-7 p.m.
    90 minutes: $70 Thursdays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

     

New Posts, Sept. 26-30

  1. United Way: Aaaaaand the Winners are…..
  2. Director’s Calendar: October 2 – 8, 2011
  3. Library Assembly Minutes, Sept. 20
  4. Meet the Candidate: Kirsten Johnson
  5. Healthy for Life Update (Flu Shots and Health Screenings)
  6. Current MUSE Posts, Web Tips
  7. Sign Up for MU Alert
  8. Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Open House
  9. MLA Participants Need Tax Certificate
  10. MU Libraries in the News
  11. Diversity Action Committee Banned Books Week/Month Information and Resources
  12. New Academic Appointment

Meet Lt. General Russel Honoré, Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, at Ellis Library

The MU Libraries will host a reception for Lt. General Russel Honoré at Ellis Library in the First Floor Colonnade on Wednesday, September 14 from 4-5 p.m. Please join us for refreshments and an opportunity to meet Lt. General Honore.

Lt. General Russel Honoré
Leadership and Preparedness in the 21st Century

September 14, 2011
7:30 pm
Jesse Auditorium, Jesse Hall

When it seemed that desperation and chaos were taking over the ciy of New Orleans, one man took charge.  Don’t miss this opportunity to see Lt. General Russel Honoré, commander of Joint Task force Katrina, speak about his experience restoring hope and order to a community left in shambles.

Tickets available after August 17th at the MSA/GPC Box Office in the MU Student Center.
Tickets are free for MU students and the general public. Everyone must have a ticket.

Sponsored by New Student Programs, Department of Student Life and MSA/GPC.

News Notes, May 9-13

  1. Healthy for Life Update
  2. Library News Notes Summer Schedule
  3. Celebration of Service, May 25
  4. Mini-Projectors and iPads Funded by Student Fee Capital Improvement Committee
  5. MU Librarians in the News
  6. Use of 202 Ellis Library by the Student Success Center During Summer
  7. Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee Asks for Comments
  8. Library Assembly Minutes, April 26
  9. Action and Information Items from LMT, 4/12/11
  10. SDC Brown Bag Invitation: A Visual Representation of Disability Throughout History
  11. Student Excellence Award Winner Announced
  12. May Library Start Date Anniversary Recognition
  13. MU Staff Recognition Week Seminars
  14. Libraries Appointed Committees – Reminder
  15. Broken Light Pole
  16. Current MUSE Posts, Crossword Puzzle and Web Tip