The Libraries have an immediate opening for a Library Information Assistant in the Health Sciences Library.
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.
Matt Lombardi's last day at the University Libraries is May 26th. He will be moving to Blue Spring with his family.
John Kuhlman has decided to retire, and his last day with us will be June1.
Chris Nathan has accepted a new position at Columbia College, and his last day with us will be June 3.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 5/23/17 2:00-3:30pm Ellis 159
Attendees: Ann Riley, Deb Ward, Corrie Hutchinson, Sheryl Cullina, Kathy Peters, Jeannette Pierce, Pat Jones, Shannon Cary, Tom Barnes, Anselm Huelsbergen, Ernest Shaw
Agenda Items:
Budget: Proposal and narrative were submitted on 5/3, following the official timeline. Updates and refinement will continue until 5/26.
-System announcement on 6/3/17 will determine if any additional funding will be directed at the libraries, particularly for Shared Resources or Collections.
LMT Retreat: postponed until 6/13, to allow for final budgets announcements to occur.
Searches: Head of Instructional Services: in process. Several candidates were interviewed
-Engineering Librarian: Accepting applications, Search Committee is forming.
-Head of SCARaB: Accepting applications, Search Committee is forming.
Name Tags: Logos are approved, lists are compiled, final costs and arrangements are in process.
Signs: Updates for this project were provided.
Phones: Audit is almost complete, if new phones or permissions need to be added, or if existing phones are randomly shut off, contact Admin.
-Many new improvements and features, and a much lower per-line cost, with the new phones.
-Schedule for the 7/25 cut-over, as well as a more detailed description of the new features, will be distributed closer to the date.
HSL furniture: New furniture is on order, expected to be delivered and installed in late May.
Furniture for Information Commons: New furniture is on order, will arrive in Columbia in late June, to be installed in Summer 2017.
HSL 2nd floor renovation: Funding and plans have been approved, but not yet scheduled.
Lowry Mall steam tunnel: Work to begin in late May, with some disruption of some areas of the lower floors of Ellis. Plans to accommodate those areas are being implemented.
Security cameras and panic buttons: Student Enhancement fee funded panic buttons are scheduled to be in place at all the libraries circulation desks, and cameras installed around the exterior of Ellis by the end of September (possibly earlier at the branch library locations).
Key card system update: To begin in the fall, to upgrade to chip readers.
2017 Wellness Incentive Tier 2 Activities
In Tier 2, you'll find even more ways to get healthy as you explore the expanded set of activities that now include easy actions to empower yourself and appreciate others, like diversity and inclusion and community service opportunities. Download a full list of 2017 activities (PDF, 2.2MB) that can earn you points and help you define what wellness means to you. This document has a list of all point eligible activities along with the description, point value and direct links to the activity or location to record the activity.
Financial Wellness Seminar
Cultivating financial wellness can be as easy as completing a few steps annually. Check out the financial wellness webpage to register for a workshop and access your one-stop-shop for financial information, tools, and events.
Invest Confidently in your Future
When: May 9, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online
Turn your Savings into Retirement Income
When: May 15, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online
As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the Financial Wellness Workshops. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category.
Classes on Campus
Did you know a variety of low-cost and free physical activity and stress management classes are offered on campus? View the calendar of events to find a class near you or check out a few opportunities below:
ZUMBA
Zumba! Let it move you. You will sweat and rock yourself through salsa, cha cha, and many other world rhythms. You may drop some weight; but not the fun. Don't let your exercise goals take a backseat. Join us for a dance workout suitable for all fitness levels.
When: Tuesdays, May 23, 2017 through June 27, 2017
Time: 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Registration: Email Susan Tharp, certified Zumba instructor, at tharps@missouri.edu to reserve your spot. A confirmation email will be sent to all participants with directions to the gym and parking information.
Cost: One-time fee of $22 for 6 sessions paid on the first night of class.
Where: Missouri Psychiatric Gym (located on the lower level of the University Hospital)
Eligible Faculty and Staff can earn up to 100 points for engaging in physical activity. Participation in physical activity classes must be self-reported in the Cerner Wellness Portal in the ‘Engage in Activity’ category to receive incentive points.
8 Ways to Get Your Energy Back
United Healthcare shares 8 ways you can increase your energy and feel less tired.
See flyer in Ellis Library Staff Lounge (or ask Shannon Cary for copy) for more information.
The Libraries have an immediate opening for an Engineering Librarian.
For additional information about the position and how to apply, please visit the Libraries webpage at http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/employopp/.
The Libraries have an immediate opening for an Assistant or Associate Director for Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books.
For additional information about the position and how to apply, please visit the Libraries webpage at http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/employopp/.
"Best Student Achievement: Students vote to pass Enhance Mizzou fee"
The Maneater, May 3, 2017