Library Notes

In 1963, Missouri State University Libraries became a depository library as part of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), which helps to make sure that government information is widely available. For over two centuries, this program went on without much change. But at the beginning of 2024, the Government Publishing Office stopped printing most print publications and instead provides those documents digitally through https://www.govinfo.gov.   MSU libraries continue to provide access to older print documents and expertise in locating newer…

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Derek Moser, Assistant Professor of Library Science and Head of Content Management and Discovery at the Missouri State University Libraries, has been appointed to serve on the MSU Strategic Plan Committee.  Zora Mulligan, Executive Vice President, and Ken Brown, Chief Academic Strategy Officer, are serving as co-chairs. The committee brings together faculty, staff, student, alumni, and community voices and ideas on how to move the university forward over the next five years. Quoting from the MSU website: “The new plan…

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While death has always been part of life in the Ozarks, the way it is recognized has evolved with time. A new oral history series, jointly produced by the Missouri State University Libraries and Ozarks Alive, explores different traditions and recognitions, from customs to casket styles. The first interviews in this series are now available on the dedicated YouTube Channel of the MSU Libraries, and can be accessed here. Watch for additional interviews to be added in the coming weeks.

Rachel Besara, Associate Dean of Libraries, will be presenting as invited speaker on a panel titled “FOLIO: Hear from the First Sites in Four Countries” at the upcoming World Open Library Federation Conference (WOLFcon) in London on September 26th. This presentation will provide an examination of Missouri State University Library’s experience with the FOLIO Library Services Platform, including their rationale for adopting FOLIO, the implementation process, and their current progress.   The panel will also feature contributions from Paula Andrea…

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Fall festivities are in full swing and with it comes the start of college football season. MSU’s Football schedule will bring five games to Robert W. Plaster Stadium this year, with the first home game scheduled for Saturday, September 14. University Library is implementing “study hall hours” during these home games to prioritize study and research.   Here’s what you need to know:   The library will open and close at its usual Saturday times (9am – 6pm). Study hall…

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