Name: Peter Richard Johnson
Position: Library Information Specialist I
Dept. Address: 102 Ellis Library, Columbia, MO 65211
Dept. Phone: 573-882-3362
Effective Date: 10/16/2012
Name: Peter Richard Johnson
Position: Library Information Specialist I
Dept. Address: 102 Ellis Library, Columbia, MO 65211
Dept. Phone: 573-882-3362
Effective Date: 10/16/2012
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Tuesday, October 23rd
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library
Thursday, October 25th
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Library Committee Meeting, Ellis Library
The winners of the third MU Libraries United Way participation drawing are Karen Witt and Rachel Brekhus.
Congratulations!
We will be drawing more names for concert series tickets at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 25th.
All Library participants will also be eligible for the following prizes which will be drawn at the end of the MU Libraries United Way campaign.
If you haven’t pledged yet, please go to www.unitedway.missouri.edu
Participants will also be eligible for the campus-wide “30 for 30” prize drawings.
If you would like to pledge by using a paper United Way form, you may print one from the United Way website and send it to Mark Ellis, 104 Ellis Library.
~ MU Libraries United Way Tri-Chairs Paula Roper, Mary Hainen and Ann Riley
Attending: Jim Cogswell, Deb Ward, Michael Holland, Ann Riley (Supp0rt: Mark Ellis)
Information Item: Nathan Marticke, Library Director of Development is leaving to become an Associate Director of Development for Parks College in Kansas City, MO. His last day at the Libraries will be 9/20/12. He leaves on good terms. A search again for a replacement ASAP.
Information Item: Jim Cogswell Reported on the Dean’s retreat that took place in St. Louis, August 30-31, 2012. Among the topics discussed:
Information Item: Jim Cogswell Report from SPRAC – Legislative Update, Campus Budget report, enrollment report.
Action Item: LMT discussed the recent Digital Humanities initiative on campus and how it fit in (or didn’t) to the MU Libraries strategic goals and objectives and the staffing plan. It was resolved that Anne Barker should be invited to one of the next couple Library Management Teams to discuss her activity with new initiative and the potential/possible role of MU Libraries.
Action Item: LMT discussed the Assessment Committee, Assessment Report and an Assessment position. It was resolved that LMT would create a description for a 50% FTE Assessment position for current Library employees to apply or express interest in. This would be on top of current duties. Would include a stipend of some kind. Next Step – Jim Cogswell will draft position description.
Action Item: It was resolved that LMT would rotate the task of giving Management Team report at the MULAC monthly meetings. Jim attends and reports at every other MULAC meeting. The task of giving the report at the alternate meetings will be shared and rotated by Ann, Deb and Mike.
Attending: Jim Cogswell, Ann Riley, Deb Ward, Mike Holland. (Support: Mark Ellis)
Information item: Jim Cogswell reported from UM Library Directors TelePresence Meeting (9/18 – 10 am). There is a growing need for streaming server on all four campuses = Directors will discuss more with Gary Allen. The Directors discussed funding possibilities of shared digital resources.
Information Item: Jim Cogswell discussed his annual review by Provost Foster. It was a positive/strong review which Jim feel was really a positive/strong review of the Libraries. LMT urged him to share with Library Staff as a compliment to their efforts/accomplishments.
Action Item: LMT resolves to Post the Consolidated Goals and Objectives Accomplishments Document for all-staff feedback.
Action item: LMT has designated Anne Barker the Library Digital Humanities Liaison for this project for at least the next two semesters.
Information Item: LMT discussed the Digital Cataloger position and its priority in the overall Library staffing plan. Further discussion in MULAC and later LMT meetings expected.
Attending: Jim Cogswell, Deb Ward, Michael Holland, Ann Riley. (Support: Mark Ellis)
Information Item: Deb Ward was given more information about the MU Medical Campus being created in Springfield, MO. Will apparently open in 5 years. A class/cohort that begins in Columbia in 2015 will finish in Springfield. Funding has supposedly set aside for Library electronic resources and staffing to help support. LMT is concerned about the lack of MU Libraries feedback requested/sought during the planning stages of the Library aspect of this initiative.
Information item: LMT continued to discuss staffing plan. Specifically discussed: new support staff positions, the number of positions and placement in the phases. After discussion of a wide range of topics (including how positions could be shared, reassigned, etc.), it was decided to keep three positions in phase three for now. Subject to ongoing discussions.
Information Item: LMT discussed emerging possible positions and staffing needs that are not reflected/addressed in the current staffing plan.
Information Item: Jim Cogswell and Mike Holland met with Heiddi Davis, Director of Space Planning/Management, again, to discuss Archives moving back in Ellis Library.
Information item: LMT further discussed the creation of a Digitization Department.
Catalogers throughout the United States (and beyond) are changing the cataloging rules they use from AACR2 to RDA (Resource Description and Access). We are already adding RDA records from WorldCat to MERLIN and the Catalog Department is preparing to transition to the new rules, too, following the Library of Congress which has announced its target date for RDA implementation as March 31, 2013. These webinars will give all an introduction to the new cataloging rules.
RDA for the Non-Cataloger: What’s In It for You?
October 31, 2012 – 1:00-2:00
Ellis 4F51A
Many libraries will be implementing Resource Description & Access (RDA) early in 2013. What will this mean for technical services and other library staff? How are RDA records different from AACR2 records? This webinar provides a general overview of the changes in RDA, particularly those affecting staff in technical services and those noticeable in the OPAC. No knowledge of current cataloging standards or MARC required! This session does not teach how to catalog with RDA, but it can be a useful foundation for catalogers new to RDA as well as other library staff and administrators.
RDA in 10 Easy Steps
November 28, 2012 – 1:00-2:00
Ellis 4F51A
Resource Description and Access (RDA) is the successor to the cataloging rules, AACR2. RDA completely revamps the structure of the cataloging instructions by closely following the entity-relationship model used to construct databases. However, as complex as these changes are, they can be reduced to ten easy steps. Join in on a walkthrough of the new structure. A demonstration of how a simple book can be cataloged with RDA helps catalogers understand the new structure and makes it easier to navigate RDA and find related instructions for other resources.
–Felicity
– Web Tip of the Week, Oct 1, 2012 – Elections: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/10/18/web-tip-of-the-week-for-oct-1-2012-elections/
– Web Tip of the Week, Oct 8, 2012 – Around Columbia: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/10/18/web-tip-of-the-week-for-oct-8-2012-around-columbia/
– Web Tip of the Week, Oct 15, 2012 – Wellness Center: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/10/18/web-tip-of-the-week-for-oct-15-2012-mu-wellness-center/
Following her marriage, Elaine Huntsucker, Catalog Department, is now Elaine Nelson. Congratulations, Elaine!
In anticipation of winter weather and in preparation for any other campus emergencies, the Business Policy and Procedure Manual 1:010 and UM Human Resources Policy Manual HR217 outline campus closure and pay procedures for University of Missouri. These policies permit two types of campus closures: full closure or partial closure.
The policies can be accessed by following the below links:
http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_010.html
http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/manual/217.shtml
(Please note: These policies do not apply to staff at MU Health Care)
As a major research campus that has extensive 24/7 operations, MU will not typically close. Should the Chancellor designate a partial campus closure (e.g., classes are cancelled but many operations remain open), the following pay procedures for staff employees will apply:
While unlikely, a full campus closure could occur in the event of a major disaster or other catastrophic event and the campus would be closed, classes cancelled and administrative and academic operations suspended. Certain continuous operations would be maintained even in the event of a full campus closure. Employees (except those deemed situationally critical) would be directed not to report to work. In the event of a full campus closure the following pay procedures will apply:
Because of the nature of our campus and the need to maintain critical 24/7 operations, the MU campus would designate a full closure only in extreme circumstances.
Departments should designate those positions considered situationally critical and inform employees in advance, if possible, in preparation for a partial or full campus closure. The designation of situationally critical may differ based on the nature of the situation.