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10/14/2026

When we challenge books, we challenge the power of the words and messages they convey. What is the most powerful book you have read? Has it been challenged or banned before?

10/01/2026

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09/22/2026

One of my favorite parts of freshman year at Mizzou was exploring Ellis. I recall wandering around The Grand Reading Room and coming across the many statues; I took pictures of them like a tourist. Little did I know these casts held more significance than artistic decor – they are a visible reminder of our university’s long-standing history and commitment to the humanities.

Written by: Lottie Say One of my favorite parts of freshman year at Mizzou was exploring Ellis. I recall wandering around The Grand Reading Room and coming across the many statues; I took pictures …

09/18/2026

09/15/2026

For historian Brendon G. Floyd, Ph.D., access to Mizzou Libraries’ digital collections has transformed the way he researches the Atlantic world, opening new avenues for scholarship while bringing rare historical records directly to his desktop.

For historian Brendon G. Floyd, Ph.D., access to Mizzou Libraries’ digital collections has transformed the way he researches the Atlantic world, opening new avenues for scholarship while brin…

09/01/2026

"Lately, a popular topic of conversation specifically on social media has been the lack of “3rd spaces” for young and emerging adults. There is a distinct lack of places to socialize or relax – a place that isn’t just home or school, somewhere everyone can just go to exist without pressure."

Why Ellis Should be Your 3rd Space Written By: Emilee Dillon Lately, a popular topic of conversation specifically on social media has been the lack of “3rd spaces” for young and emerging adults. T…

08/27/2026

07/28/2026

Scarlett Jones (BA in English, 2026) spent the Spring 2026 semester as an intern in Special Collections, where for her final project she curated this digital exhibit. In this exhibit, Scarlett researched the University of Missouri Library’s vast collection of comic arts to explore how comics, as a popular means of mass media, served as a way to promote the war effort to American audiences wary of explicit propaganda efforts.

Scarlett Jones (BA in English, 2026) spent the Spring 2026 semester as an intern in Special Collections, where for her final project she curated a digital exhibit titled WWII Comic Arts and Propaga…

07/21/2026

Jasmyne Ray has joined the Mizzou Libraries as the subject librarian for the Journalism Library. Welcome, Jasmyne!

Jasmyne Ray has joined the Mizzou Libraries as the subject librarian for the Journalism Library. Working alongside Head Librarian Jennilyn Wiley, she will support students and faculty with research…

07/14/2026

Mizzou Libraries recently had the opportunity to share one of its rare books with a national audience through a major museum exhibition in Chicago. This collaboration began when Cesáreo Moreno, curator at the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA), reached out about borrowing Mizzou’s copy of La portentosa vida de la muerte (1792) by Fray Joaquín Bolaños. Published in Mexico City, the book it is now on display in Images of Faith: 3000 Years of Spiritual Expressions in Mexico, an expansive exhibition exploring centuries of religious and spiritual expression in Mexican culture.

Mizzou Libraries recently had the opportunity to share one of its rare books with a national audience through a major museum exhibition in Chicago. This collaboration began when Cesáreo Moreno, cur…