Search Update – Health Sciences Information Services Librarian I

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The search committee for the position of HSL Information Services Librarian has identified four candidates to interview. The candidates’ resumes, cover letters, and reference letters will be forwarded to library staff as part of an Outlook schedule-a-meeting notice. Itineraries and evaluation forms will be distributed closer to the interviews.

Stanley Choi will interview Monday, Oct. 11. Mr. Choi received his MLS from UCLA, June 2010. His work experience includes a Reference internship at the Santa Monica Public Library (2009-2010) as well as a Reference Assistant position at the Darling Biomedical Library at UCLA (2009-2010).

Darell Schmick will interview Monday, Oct. 25. Mr. Schmick will receive his MLS from Emporia State University in Dec. 2010. He currently serves as the Learning Resource Center Assistant for the Denver School of Nursing. He completed an internship at the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Library, and continues to volunteer in their reference department. Other experience includes Assistant Resident Director as Mesa State College (2006-2007).

Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan will interview Wednesday, Oct. 27. Ms. Vaduvathiriyan will receive her MLS from MU-Columbia in Dec. 2010. She has a MLISc from the University of Calicut, India, 1996. Her work experience includes a Graduate Library Assistant appointment at the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library (2009-present) and a Library Assistant position with Family and Community Medicine, MU (summer 2010). Prior to that, Prasanna worked as a student in Ellis Reference (Fall 2008) and in Technical Services-Cataloging (Spring 2009).

Lindsay Greenawalt will interview Thursday, Oct. 28. Ms. Greenawalt received her MLS from Kent State University, December 2009, with a focus on medical/health sciences libraries. Her work experience includes a Reference Assistant position at the Massillon Public Library in Ohio (2009-present) plus a practicum student while at Kent State which included reference duties at their Health Center Library.

All candidates will give a presentation followed by a question and answer session. The topic is “Pretend that you are talking to a group of clinicians, and teach them some of the differences between Google Scholar and Pubmed, and when to use each.”  Dates, times and locations of the presentations are TBD.

Banned Books Week Information and Resources

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Banned Books Week – Celebrating the Freedom to Read – is observed during the last week of September each year.  Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. For 2010, Banned Books Week will be observed September 25 – October 2.

The MU Libraries’ Diversity Action Committee will promote Banned Books Week by the following activities:
1) Provide pamphlets at public service desks with information on Banned Books Week.
2) Sponsor an information link on the library’s main web page to promote the Week to patrons.
3) Sponsor an information link on the library’s other e-resources, Twitter, Facebook.

Banned Books Week is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, the American Library Association(ALA), the Association of American Publishers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the National Association of College Stores. The Library of Congress Center for the Book endorses it.

To learn more about Banned Books Week, see the following links:

The difference between a banned and a challenged book:

http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/aboutbannedbooks/index.cfm.

Statistics on the number of book challenges over time: http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/challengesbytype/index.cfm.

Banned and Challenged Classics: http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/challengedclassics/index.cfm.

Library Bill of Rights: http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/index.cfm.

Healthy for Life Update

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
We met and exceeded this year’s goal of 400+ participants in this past Sunday’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! A donation of $1000 will be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure on behalf of Healthy for Life. Congratulations and thanks to all those who participated and contributed to the race.

The Walking School Bus
The PedNet Coalition, Inc. is looking for Walk Leaders for the Walking School Bus.  Don’t know what a Walking School Bus is?  Visit our Web site for more information.  This year’s Walking School Bus walks from September 13 thru Dec 8, Monday thru Thursday, 8-8:30am. We ask that volunteers donate for at least two mornings a week. Click here to sign up to become a volunteer.

Save the Date: Wellness Fair
Healthy for Life invites you to a Wellness Fair to promote Wellness in the Workplace. Come by Reynolds Alumni Center on Wednesday, October 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and get your health screening and flu shot.

UMHC Employee Wellness Fair
Come get your health screening and flu shot Wednesday, October 20, from 8am to 3pm in the lobby of the main hospital.

Workplace Fitness Opportunities—Fall Semester
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.

Healthy for Life Fitness Class Registration Policy:

  • Reserving your space in a class requires a payment of the entire session.
  • Payment must be paid in full due on the first class and cannot be divided.
  • If you miss a class, you cannot make it up in another class.
  • If you choose to join a session in progress, it is your responsibility to pay the full registration fee.
  • Drop-ins are not allowed.

Please respect this policy so that we may continue to enjoy physical education sessions for the bargain.

Please note that each instructor is a private contractor. They are not paid by the University of Missouri but are willing to offer faculty and staff a very discounted rate.

  • Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
  • Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
  • Sept. 13-Oct. 25: Core Conditioning. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
  • Sept. 13-Oct. 25: Flow Yoga. 220 Jesse Hall. Class meets on Mondays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. and costs $21 for the seven week session. Gain strength and flexibility with this fluid practice. Appropriate for all levels of flexibility. Mat is highly recommended, but not required. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click Here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
  • Sept. 14-Oct. 26: Flow Yoga. 220 Jesse Hall. Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:15-6 p.m. and costs $14 for the seven week session. Gain strength and flexibility with this fluid practice. Appropriate for all levels of flexibility. Mat is highly recommended, but not required. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click Here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
  • Sept. 14-Nov. 9: Dalton Yoning. Dalton Research Library.  Class meets Tuesdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and costs $18 for the eight-week session. Note: class does NOT meet Oct. 19 as room is unavailable. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 6. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
  • Sept. 14-Oct. 12: Flow Yoga (Mat). Ellis Fischel. Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Warming, working, balancing, and stretching, this class is designed to evenly work every area of the body from head to the floor. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 6. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
  • Sept. 15-Nov.4: Dalton Yoga. Dalton Research Library.  Class meets on Thursdays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. and costs $16 for the eight-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 8. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
  • Sept. 16-Oct. 21: Core and More. Ellis Library Room 4D12. Class meets Thursdays from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. A class that will work your core—belly, sides, and crucial lower back. A fun mix of exercises and stretches done primarily on the floor that will leave your powerhouse stronger and your mind relaxed. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
  • Sept. 16-Nov. 11: Dalton Decides. Dalton Research Library. Class meets Thursdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and costs $18 for the nine-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 8. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
  • Oct. 11-Nov. 15: Pilates. Memorial Union (Various Rooms).  Class meets on Mondays from 1 to 1:40 p.m. and costs $12 for the six-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct. 9. Click here to sign up with Kate Lunn.
  • Sept. 3-Oct. 29: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $18 for the nine-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques. Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual’s needs in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
  • Sept. 6-Nov. 1: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $18 for the nine-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques. Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual’s needs in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 4. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
  • Sept. 28-Oct. 21: Yoga Flow. Printing Services Building (2800 Maguire Blvd.) Class meets Thursdays from 4 to 4:50 p.m. Cost is $10 for the 5 week session. ‘Flowing’ can be actual moving, linking physically strengthening and lengthening poses with your breath.  Or, ‘flowing’ can be done in the stillness of a held pose with the breath alone. Besides building full body strength, Yoga Flow also allows you to release physical and mental stress– a fabulous combination for your heart, mind, and body. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
  • Oct. 28-Nov. 3: Lower Body Launch. Ellis Library Room 4D12. Class meets Thursdays from 11:10 p.m. to 11:50 p.m. $6 for the 3 week session, a transformational 6 weeks when paired with following ‘Upper Body Unveiled’ session.  Did you know that by boosting the strength in your legs/entire lower half, you can decrease strain and pain in your entire upper body? Let’s launch our lower body strength with a fusion of various exercise styles. Gain strength and definition, an increased metabolism, and decreased back pain. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
  • Nov. 11-Nov. 3: Upper Body Unveiled. Ellis Library Room 4D12. Class meets Thursdays from 11:10 p.m. to 11:50 p.m. $6 for the 3 week session, a nice follow-up to ‘Lower Body Launch’. Unveil the strength already within you by working your upper body, emphasizing arms and shoulders.  A blend of exercises, complete with warmup and cool down.  Feel the inner power that comes with increased upper body strength.  A mat is recommended but not required.  Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
  • Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $8 for the four-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques. Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual’s needs in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Nov. 27. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
  • Dec. 3-Dec. 10: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $6 for the three-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques. Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual’s needs in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Dec. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

Lifestyle Change Group
Group meets Tuesdays starting October 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for every 12 week session. Please see flier in staff lounge and contact Gretchen Roberts at 882-7912 or at robertsg@health.missouri.edu for more information.

Healthy for Life Newsletter
We would like to inform you that the Healthy for Life Newsletter has been unable to be distributed for the months of August and September due to an absence in the Healthy for Life office as well as some program changes that are being made. Please look for our next newsletter in October and in the meantime visit our Web site at www.wellness.musystem.edu for more information on Healthy for Life programs and activities.

Healthy for Life Update

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Remember, not only University faculty and staff count towards our goal of 400 participants. If you have family or friends participating in the race, be sure to email wellness@umsystem.edu so we can reach our goal of 400 and donate $1000!

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is coming to Mid-Missouri Sunday, September 19 at 8 a.m. at the Mizzou Sports Park in Columbia. To register or for more information, check out the official Web site at www.KomenMidMissouri.org. Healthy for Life would like to encourage all of you to get out there and participate. If we can get 400 participants from the University of Missouri faculty, staff and their family and friends, Healthy for Life will donate $1000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. If you or someone you know is participating, please be sure to email wellness@umsystem.edu by September 17, so we can reach our goal of 400 participants!

The Walking School Bus
The PedNet Coalition, Inc. is looking for Walk Leaders for the Walking School Bus.  Don’t know what a Walking School Bus is?  Visit our Web site for more information.  This year’s Walking School Bus walks from September 13 thru Dec 8, Monday thru Thursday, 8-8:30am. We ask that volunteers donate for at least two mornings a week. Click here to sign up to become a volunteer.

Save the Date: Wellness Fair
Healthy for Life invites you to a Wellness Fair to promote Wellness in the Workplace. Come by Reynolds Alumni Center on Wednesday, October 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and get your health screening and flu shot.

Workplace Fitness Opportunities—Fall Semester
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.

Healthy for Life Fitness Class Registration Policy:

  • Reserving your space in a class requires a payment of the entire session.
  • Payment must be paid in full due on the first class and cannot be divided.
  • If you miss a class, you cannot make it up in another class.
  • If you choose to join a session in progress, it is your responsibility to pay the full registration fee.
  • Drop-ins are not allowed.

Please respect this policy so that we may continue to enjoy physical education sessions for the bargain.

Please note that each instructor is a private contractor. They are not paid by the University of Missouri but are willing to offer faculty and staff a very discounted rate.

  • Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
  • Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
  • Sept. 13-Oct. 25: Core Conditioning. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
  • Sept. 13-Oct. 25: Flow Yoga. 220 Jesse Hall. Class meets on Mondays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. and costs $21 for the seven week session. Gain strength and flexibility with this fluid practice. Appropriate for all levels of flexibility. Mat is highly recommended, but not required. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click Here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
  • Sept. 14-Oct. 26: Flow Yoga. 220 Jesse Hall. Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:15-6 p.m. and costs $14 for the seven week session. Gain strength and flexibility with this fluid practice. Appropriate for all levels of flexibility. Mat is highly recommended, but not required. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click Here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
  • Sept. 14-Nov. 9: Dalton Yoning.  Dalton Research Library.  Class meets Tuesdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and costs $18 for the eight-week session. Note: class does NOT meet Oct. 19 as room is unavailable. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 6. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
  • Sept. 14-Oct. 12: Flow Yoga (Mat). Ellis Fischel. Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Warming, working, balancing, and stretching, this class is designed to evenly work every area of the body from head to the floor. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 6. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
  • Sept. 15-Nov.4: Dalton Yoga. Dalton Research Library.  Class meets on Thursdays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. and costs $16 for the eight-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 8. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
  • Sept. 16-Oct. 21: Core and More. Ellis Library Room 4D12. Class meets Thursdays from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. A class that will work your core—belly, sides, and crucial lower back. A fun mix of exercises and stretches done primarily on the floor that will leave your powerhouse stronger and your mind relaxed. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
  • Sept. 16-Nov. 11: Dalton Decides. Dalton Research Library. Class meets Thursdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and costs $18 for the nine-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 8. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
  • Sept. 28-Oct. 21: Yoga Flow. Printing Services Building (2800 Maguire Blvd.) Class meets Thursdays from 4 to 4:50 p.m. Cost is $10 for the 5 week session. ‘Flowing’ can be actual moving, linking physically strengthening and lengthening poses with your breath.  Or, ‘flowing’ can be done in the stillness of a held pose with the breath alone. Besides building full body strength, Yoga Flow also allows you to release physical and mental stress– a fabulous combination for your heart, mind, and body. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
  • Oct. 11-Nov. 15: Pilates. Memorial Union (Various Rooms).  Class meets on Mondays from 1 to 1:40 p.m. and costs $12 for the six-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct. 9. Click here to sign up with Kate Lunn.
  • Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $8 for the four-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Nov. 27. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
  • Dec. 3-Dec. 10: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $6 for the three-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Dec. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

Lifestyle Change Group
Group meets Tuesdays starting October 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for every 12 week session. Please see attached flyer and contact Gretchen Roberts at 882-7912 or at robertsg@health.missouri.edu for more information.

Active Aging Week Hosts Roll Out Good Times for Older Adults
Special events highlighting Active Aging Week, September 20-26, 2010, are great places for older adults, their families and friends to be active their way! Across the country, local communities are preparing events for Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) that will be held September 20-26, 2010.

Joining an Active Aging Week celebration is a perfect way to get out of the house, learn new things, meet others and maybe even win a raffle prize. As the World Health Organization states, “active aging” means optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. That’s what Active Aging Week is all about: giving people 50 years and older a chance to experience this year’s theme, “Be active your way.”

Hosts in the local community organize the events to make sure they are appealing and appropriate. You’ll find:

  • Workshops on health topics, from Alzheimer’s disease to low-fat cooking
  • Walks, strolls and rolls
  • Health fairs
  • Special demonstrations of exercise classes
  • Music and theater performances (and participation)
  • Games and challenges
  • And a lot more!

To find a list of host sites on the ICAA website. Go to www.icaa.cc, click on the Consumer section, then Active Aging Week. Here’s the link: http://www.icaa.cc/activeagingweek/aaw-public.htm or visit Active Aging Week on Facebook.

“The images of aging are changing,” observes Colin Milner, CEO of ICAA, “and today it is known that staying physically and mentally active leads to better overall health, improves mood and brain health, and encourages older adults to contribute to society, their communities and their families. That’s why the special events of Active Aging Week open the doors to new, fun and educational activities.”

Active Aging Week 2010 is sponsored by Aegis Therapies, the Institute for Preventive Foot Health, Thor•Lo, and MATRIX Fitness Systems.

Healthy for Life Newsletter
We would like to inform you that the Healthy for Life Newsletter has been unable to be distributed for the months of August and September due to an absence in the Healthy for Life office as well as some program changes that are being made. Please look for our next newsletter in October and in the meantime visit our Web site at www.wellness.musystem.edu for more information on Healthy for Life programs and activities.