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Show Me Renewal

Show Me Renewal is MU's comprehensive plan for the safe and sustained renewal of on-campus activities. By working together, we can protect each other and continue the discovery and excellence that define Mizzou.

Report an Incident
Students and faculty and staff should report behavior within the campus community that does not adhere to COVID-19 health protocols and expectations. Please fill out a form based on the role of the person exhibiting the behavior. Faculty and staff can also report an unsafe incident to their supervisor.

Tips for speaking with people who are not following safety guidelines:

Greet them in a friendly manner and introduce yourself.
Get right to the point. You can say something like, “I just wanted to let you know that the university requires everyone on campus to wear masks/maintain a distance of six feet.”
Listen actively to anything they have to say. To demonstrate that you’ve heard them, repeat back to them what they’ve said. “I understand that you think … I heard you say that …”
Offer helpful suggestions. For example, “You know, the university provides free disposable face coverings. You can get one at …”
Even if they don’t respond positively, remain respectful. “I understand. I know you feel this is an inconvenience for you, but I did want to make sure you understand the university’s policy. So thank you for listening.”
Leave on a friendly note, even if the conversation didn’t go well. Some version of “Have a great day!” will do.

Wellness & Working from Home

Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins Wellness Program
Wellness resources for University of Missouri System employees.
Mindfulness Practice Center
The Mindfulness Practice Center (MPC) is a virtual center that has been organized through a campus-wide effort at the University of Missouri in order to offer mindfulness practices to students, faculty, and staff. The MPC emphasizes a non-sectarian approach to mindfulness that draws on contemplative practices from a variety of traditions.
Sustaning Solution for Working from Home
From Aperio: We’re quickly coming to see these times as the “new normal.” There are new workplace challenges, disruptions at home, and fear is in the air. How do you navigate in real time? In this special session, we’ll talk about strategies for work, home, and personal challenges in the face of a pandemic.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Resources

Race and University Life: Readings for MU Faculty and Staff
Narratives, stories, books, and other resources on race and racism, with special emphasis on the experiences of Black students at the University of Missouri.
Researching Police Reform
Resources and search techniques for locating information about understanding and changing police work.

Professional Development Resources

Consult with your supervisor about the suitability of attending events or engaging in tutorials for professional development purposes.

Arkansas State University Library: Free Professional Development Opportunities
A list of free, library-related professional development opportunities curated by the Arkansas State University Library.
Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) Academy Training Repository
An archive of recorded webinars from the FDLP Academy on a variety of government information resources.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
For Daniel Boone Regional Library patrons only. LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) offers video tutorials on technology skills, creative techniques, business strategies and other subject areas. Classes are taught by top experts and are set up so you can learn at your own pace. To access: Enter your DBRL library card number and PIN to log in. Your default PIN is your date of birth in the format MMDDYYYY.
myLearn
The myLearn platform, sponsored by the University of Missouri (UM) System Office of Human Resources, offers training and resources in many areas, including leadership, software applications, professional effectiveness and legal compliance in the workplace.
National Network of Libraries of Medicine Online Learning Opportunities
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine offers a variety of free online learning opportunities including asynchronous online classes and live online webinars on a variety of health information resources and topics. To register: Go to https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability or you can view the Course Calendar at https://nnlm.gov/calendar. Once you have chosen a course to register for, click the “Log In” or “Register” button. If you have attended a NNLM event before, login in to complete your registration.
If you have not attended an NNLM event before, scroll down to the bottom of the webpage linked above and click on the "Create Account" link. You will complete the form provided. Please note: You will select the MidContinental for your region. Select University of Missouri - J Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library for your organization.
O'Reilly
O'Reilly provides full-text access to thousands of online books, videos, and tutorials covering technology, digital media, business, health, travel, personal and professional development, and many other areas. To access: Select "Not listed? Click here" from the drop-down menu and enter your MU email address. Click "Explore" in the left navigation column and select "All Topics" to see a list of subjects covered.

Staff Development Calendar

University Libraries Staff Development Calendar
The University Libraries Staff Development Calendar offers dates, times, descriptions, and registration information for free face-to-face and virtual events of interest to the staff of an academic library.

Want to add an event to the Staff Development Calendar? Email details to Joe Askins.