Please congratulate these Library staff on their promotions. The new titles are effective 9/1/2017.
Alla Barabtarlo, head of Special Collections & Rare Book, has announced her intent to retire. Her last working day will be August 18, 2017.
"KC businessman James B. Nutter dies at age 89"
KCTC5.com, July 8, 2017
"Long After Protests, Students Shun the University of Missouri"
New York Times, July 9, 2017
"Archival material among Lewis Hall flood damage"
Columbia Missourian, July 10, 2017
"Priority at flooded Lewis Hall is to get water out"
Columbia Missourian, July 12, 2017
MOBIUS has started the on-boarding process for the Open Textbook Network (OTN), and they are excited to announce that Grace Atkins, Outreach Librarian at the University of Missouri Libraries, has been chosen to serve as a System Leader for the initiative!
Grace has been leading a campus Open Educational Resources (OER) interest group for the past two years and has served as the central point of communication about OER between students, libraries, bookstore, and educational technology units at MU.
Grace’s extensive knowledge of OER, along with her outreach skills, with be a tremendous benefit to MOBIUS.
Grace and Christina Virden, E-Resources Coordinator at MOBIUS, will attend the OTN's Summer Institute in August at the University of Minnesota. There they will receive extensive training on how to support member libraries in the implementation of the OTN program.
–Donna Bacon, Executive Director of MOBIUS
Changes to MSPP, RTW, and Rebate Policy
Starting September 30, 2017, the Million Step Pedometer and Ride to Wellness Odometer Programs will be winding down. That’s because Healthy for Life is preparing to launch new and exciting enhancements to the way we provide your wellness resources starting in early 2018. Please note:
Please stay tuned for more information as details become available.
UHC Real Appeal Presentation
Caroline Murphy, UHC Nurse Liaison, will be presenting about a new program Real Appeal that is available to all faculty, staff, and dependents 18 and older who are covered by a University medical plan. Real Appeal is a program designed to improve your overall health and reduce risk factors of developing a health problem. The program helps people make small changes necessary for larger, long-term health results. Real Appeal uses a highly interactive weekly internet show, videos and live online coaching to drive small behavior changes week by week over a full year. We give you all the tools you need to succeed, and it’s paid by the UM medical plan with United Healthcare.
Employees who enroll in the United Healthcare Real Appeal program will receive a success kit that includes:
Presentation
Who: Participation in the presentation is available to all faculty and staff with United Healthcare insurance. Covered dependents will not be able to attend the presentation, but can contact Caroline Murphy, Nurse Liaison for more information UHC Real Appeal.
Date: July 26, 2017
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Choose between Ellis Library or University Hall telepresence conference room
Register: Click here to register. There are 2 Columbia locations. Click on ‘Details’ to view and select either the Ellis Library or University Hall location. Space is limited.
As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the presentation. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Participation in the UHC Real Appeal program is not eligible for wellness incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu with questions.
Summer 2017 Workplace Diversity Series (attachment)
Working in a diverse environment brings both opportunities and challenges. By becoming more informed, gaining skills, and having conversations with others, we can improve and enhance our workplace relationships as well as our overall campus environment.
Cultivating Wellness through Diversity
When: July 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: MU Student Center
Registration: Online
Eligible employees can earn 10 points for participating in diversity and inclusion activities, with a maximum of 100 points in this category. Employees must self-report diversity activities on the Healthy for Life Wellness Program website. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions about the Wellness Incentive.
Enhance your Relationships with FREE Classes
ShowMe Healthy Relationships offers classes for couples and singles. Learn ways to choose a great partner when you’re ready or strengthen your current committed relationship. Sign up for 5-week classes starting in July!
Click here or call Miriam Cullimore at (573) 882-4325 or Emily Logan at 882-3013 for more info!
Spectacular Summer Salads Brown Bag
Presented by Paula Vandelicht, RD, LD – HyVee Dietician
When: July 25, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: General Services Building, Room 194B
Fee: $5.00 paid at time of class, bring a beverage
Registration: Kate Walker at walkerja@missouri.edu before July 22
Help Needed for Research Studies (2 attachments)
Research leads to important discoveries that improve our lives. You can learn more about participating in research from MU’s Institutional Review Board. Check out 2 opportunities below to participate in research at MU.
Targeting Childhood to Prevent Adult Obesity (attachment – Attention All Faculty and Staff)
The main purpose of the study is to determine if parental food rules and eating behaviors during childhood are predictors of adulthood dietary patterns and weight status. Participants must be 18 or older and will be asked to complete an anonymous, 10 minute survey. If you have questions, contact Kristen Herigon with the Health Services Management Graduate Program at 573-220-3709 or herigonk@health.missouri.edu.
Overnight Glucose Study – LIFE (attachment – Flyer Advertisement 6-13-17)
Are you pre-diabetic or Type 2 Diabetes? Do you have high morning blood glucose levels? This study will examine your overnight and morning fasting glucose levels in response to exercise at various times of the day. The study is recruiting individuals who are:
If interested, please contact Becky Shafer, MS at 573-882-4517 or munepkanaleylab@missouri.edu. Sponsored by Nutrition & Exercise Physiology.
A project for new directional signs in Ellis Library is still under way. You may notice some pieces of paper taped on walls, especially near the stairs and elevators. This is part of the process of determing sign placement. Please contact Shannon Cary if you have any questions.
The Libraries have an immediate opening for a Library Information Assistant in Circulation & Reserves.
For additional information, including salary, work hours, and how to apply, please visit the Libraries webpage at http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/employopp/#staff_job_openings.