Library Notes

Recently the MSU Libraries began supporting the MSU LEAD Program (Leadership, Education, And Development) by having a small collection of leadership books, located in the recently renovated “Living Room” on the First (main) Level of Duane G. Meyer Library.  Developed and managed by MSU’s Human Resources, LEAD creates and prepares leaders at every level of the organization. It also supports MSU’s vision to:  Be an employer of choice by providing supervisors opportunities to explore their leadership capabilities Be responsible and…

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The Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a five-volume subject encyclopedia published as an e-resource with over 1,000 entries covering physical/biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural/social anthropology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. This is a great resource due to the nearly 300 internationally renowned experts, professors, and scholars who have contributed content to it. Special attention is given to the following: hominid evolution, primate behavior, genetics, ancient civilizations, cross-cultural studies, social theories, and the value of human language for symbolic communication.

The New Student Welcome event was a huge success! We had around 340 new students attend this year’s event. The DJ kept everyone entertained and announced winners for the top prizes from the MSU Bookstore, 1984, Blue Room Comedy Club, and our very own MSU Libraries VIP Study Room.

The MSU Libraries has ended a year-long pilot program with streaming media service Kanopy. While several factors contributed to this decision, the most pressing issue is that current budget constraints make an ongoing commitment with Kanopy unsustainable at this time. Some titles will still be available until the license expires; please see the full list for details. 

Several faculty and staff members of the MSU Libraries have contributed to a forthcoming book from the Ozarks Studies Institute, titled TechnOzarks: Essays on Technology, Regional Economy, and Culture. The book currently is being printed  and will be available for sale in a little over a month.

We have a great new position open here at the MSU Libraries. Feel free to bring this to the attention of anyone who may be interested. The Missouri State University Libraries in Springfield seeks an experienced, user-centered, visionary leader to become the Coordinator of Public Services, a new, high-level staff position. MSU has 24,000 students, and the vibrant, affordable Springfield metro region in the beautiful Ozarks has a population over 500,000 (https://tinyurl.com/y6ye44q2). Apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/46539. Date of first consideration is…

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The Duane G. Meyer Library recently installed way-finding directory signage, located across from the elevators on each level. The signage was designed by Nathan Neuschwander and installed by Tracie Gieselman-Holthaus. The new directories are designed to be easily and economically updated. Comments or suggestions regarding the new signage? Email us!

Late last month the “Assessment in Action” blog at MSU ran the following post: Open Education Resources are freely available materials, most of which are legal to reproduce, adapt, and/or distribute for educational purposes. Educators’ free access to this content is protected by fair use laws. Some benefits of using OER include increased accessibility/cost savings for students and instructors alike, availability of materials as soon as classes begin, expanded opportunity for collaboration, and increases in retention and grade point average….

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A number of new, and expanded, e-resources are now available. 1. Films on Demand has expanded to 35,000+ educational streaming videos covering all subject areas. · 700+ areas of study within 25+ core subject areas mirroring the curriculum. · High-interest content in curated categories—Biographies, Events in History, Great Artists, Staff Picks, Landmark Series, & more. · 800+ producers include A&E, PBS, BBC Learning, National Geographic, ABC News, NBC News, CNBC, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, HBO Documentary Films, PBS NewsHour, Open University,…

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David Scrivner has joined the MSU Libraries as a non-student, part-time employee to expand and advance our efforts related to the music of the Ozarks. The Ozarks Music Project will focus on all facets of the music of the Ozarks, including church choirs, music venues, such as the Shrine Mosque, and the contributions of Ozarkers to commercial country and western music.  Last week David won the Grand Champion Award at the Arkansas State Old Time Fiddle Contest, sponsored by the…

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