MU Libraries Student Ambassadors

Goals of the Ambassador Program

• To educate undergraduates about what the MU Libraries can do for them.
• To encourage undergraduates to come to the MU Libraries on-line and in person and seek assistance with library research.
• To obtain input from undergraduates in order to facilitate planning.

What Is Required of Ambassadors?

Ambassadors volunteer their time and will spend an average of 5-10 hours a month on the following activities:

• Visit classes and present brief talks about the libraries, give tours at Ellis Library.
• Staff a table during major campus events such as Summer Welcome and New Student Orientation.
• Serve as an advisory group to the MU Libraries Communications Committee.
• Attend monthly meetings.
• Assist with planning and participate in promotional activities such as a video contest.
• Attend alumni events such as Homecoming Open House and Library Society Dinner.

Being an MU Libraries Student Ambassador is an excellent opportunity and a fun way to gain experience and leadership skills.

MU Libraries is currently recruiting student ambassadors for the 2008-2009 academic year. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador, please complete this application.

For more information, contact Shannon Cary at carysn@missouri.edu or 882-4703.