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Rachel Elaina Kersey publishes article on cat shelter in Springfield News-Leader

Rachel Elaina Kersey publishes article on cat shelter in Springfield News-Leader

Rachel Elaina Kersey, managing editor of the Ozarks Studies Institute, published an article yesterday in the Springfield News-Leader. The story, which you can read here, covers the 10-year anniversary (and plans for the future) of Eden Animal Haven, a cat shelter in Brighton, MO. It all started when Rachel went to donate some kitten food to the shelter in December. She had adopted a kitten in July 2023 and soon found out that she was allergic, but only after purchasing…

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Ozarks Studies Institute to publish nature conservation book

Ozarks Studies Institute to publish nature conservation book

The Ozarks Studies Institute, an ongoing initiative of the Missouri State University Libraries, is publishing a book on the conservation of a local ecosystem. Saving Bull Creek by Bob Kipfer and Loring Bullard is in the final stages of graphic design and is expected to be published this winter. With a foreword by Mike Kromrey, the Executive Director of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, the book chronicles the history of the Bull Creek watershed from the time the Osage…

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Special Issue of OzarksWatch Highlights Ozarks Program on the National Mall

Special Issue of OzarksWatch Highlights Ozarks Program on the National Mall

This week, the Ozarks Studies Institute at Missouri State University published a special issue of OzarksWatch Magazine featuring all the best moments of The Ozarks: Faces and Facets of a Region presentation at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which took place this summer on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.  OzarksWatch is typically published twice annually, but this special issue is a bonus which will be distributed at no extra cost to subscribers. The 52 saddle-stitched pages tell the story in…

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Meyer Library posts noise level zones

Meyer Library posts noise level zones

As of October 24, 2023, the Duane G. Meyer Library on Missouri State University’s main Springfield campus has delineated noise zones all over the building. University Libraries works to provide ideal study spaces that reflect the needs of all users. The introduction of these different zones allows library-goers to choose the environment that best suits their needs and preferences. These zones can help create a more productive atmosphere within the library, accommodating a range of study and work styles. Read…

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Today on Campus: Children’s Literature Festival of the Ozarks

Today on Campus: Children’s Literature Festival of the Ozarks

The annual Children’s Literature Festival of the Ozarks is taking place on the main Springfield campus of Missouri State University today, Thursday, October 12, 2023. The festival provides the opportunity for students to hear authors discuss their writing experiences and share information about their books. Nine nationally recognized authors will be featured, and the event includes two autograph parties, which are open to the public from 8:00-9:30 am and 1:00-1:30 pm in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom. Books by authors will…

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Meyer Library adds 2 new GAs

Meyer Library adds 2 new GAs

We extend a warm welcome to our two new graduate assistants at Meyer Library. Veerendra “Vee” Gubbala is from Hyderabad, India and is working on a Masters in Information Technology from the College of Business. Vee comes with experience in working with data infrastructure and customer service. He will be working on FOLIO projects as well as general library support, and will collaborate with Nathan in LIT. Elijah Woodall, first year graduate student in Occupational Therapy, will support our faculty…

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What are Open Educational Resources (OER)?

What are Open Educational Resources (OER)?

In a time when food pantries are being utilized to help college students with food insecurities, OER have been increasingly used in colleges and universities to help reduce or eliminate textbook costs to students. But what exactly are OER? According to OERCommons.org, “Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that are freely available online for everyone to use, whether you are an instructor, student or self-learner. Examples of OER include: full courses, course modules, syllabi, lectures, homework assignments,…

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Rare Wine Rare Books 2023

Rare Wine Rare Books 2023

Last Friday,  July 28, the Missouri State University Duane G. Meyer Library hosted its annual Rare Wine Rare Books event. The dinner raised funds to support the rare books collection, and this year’s party theme was a tour through Italy. Over a five-course dinner with various red and white wines, guests were entertained with a video made by student workers, trivia, jokes, giveaways, and, of course, rare books. On all three levels of the library, there were first editions and…

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Karen Durden Accepted into University Staff Ambassador Program

Karen Durden Accepted into University Staff Ambassador Program

Karen Durden, a Library Associate I at the Duane G. Meyer Library, has been accepted into the 2023-2024 cohort of Missouri State’s USA Program. The program is designed to give participants an in-depth look at the university system and facilitate a better understanding of the staff member’s valuable role within the university and their contribution to university’s mission. In addition to professional development, the program seeks to foster interdepartmental communication and bonds among cohort members. USA teams also work together…

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OSI to pursue new avenues for distribution

OSI to pursue new avenues for distribution

The Ozarks Studies Institute, an ongoing initiative of the Missouri State University Libraries, is actively pursuing new means of publicizing our book series. As interest in the publications grow and authors eagerly seek to get more attention on their books, managing editor Elaina Kersey is submitting applications to nationwide (and international) distributors that are able to get the books onto Amazon.com and into bookstores like Barnes & Noble. This week and next week, Elaina will be in conversation with an…

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