Library Instruction Services

UC Merced Librarians support the academic achievement of students by partnering with faculty to teach research skills in course-integrated library sessions. Librarians can assist faculty with:

In-Person Instruction

• Customized sessions tailored to course assignments
• In the library or in your classroom
• Instruction request form. Log in with your UCMnetID.

Custom Research Guides

• Research guides provide links to pre-selected library resources, instructional videos, and tutorials
• Sample guide GASP 141: Photography History
• Sample guide CORE 1: Water in California
• Sample guide Research Group: Ecology

Library Tour & Introduction

• Library Tour (until 15 Oct. 2016)
• Library Introduction Guide

Online Tutorials

• Library Orientation Video - Welcome Aboard
• Research Process Tutorial (RPT) Series
• DIY Video / Interactive Tutorials

Integrating Information Literacy into Curriculum

• Designing lessons, activities, and assignments focused on increasing students' ability to find, use, and evaluate information
• Sample: Think Like a Researcher, TRAIL (Teaching Research & Information Literacy) Collaboration with the Merritt Writing Program (MWP)

Workshops

• provide training on RefWorks, a citation management tool
• sessions are also offered based on faculty requests
• see Events Calendar for workshops

Other Services

• Course Materials (Supplemental Course Resources)
• Research Assignment Design
• 24/7 Chat
• Private Research Consultation