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Using AI and Text Mining with Library Resources: What Every UC Merced Researcher Needs to Know
Author: Bronwen K. Maxson


December 22, 2025


Planning to scrape a website or database? Train an AI tool? Some Library resources are available for text data mining or AI research. Before you scrape and before you train, there are steps you need to take!

Collections Update, Coordinated Systemwide Cancellations


December 8, 2025


In response to ongoing budget cuts across the University of California system, the UC Libraries have engaged in a collaborative and coordinated approach to reduce systemwide collections budget spending by 3.7%. With these systemwide decisions, we now have a finalized list that includes both local and consortial resource cancellations.

UC Libraries Acquire Resources & Support OA Initiatives


August 14, 2024


New resources have been acquired by the UC Libraries for systemwide use. Resources for consideration were prioritized through feedback from all UC campuses and the work of the Joint Steering Committee for Shared Collections (JSC) and the Shared Content Leadership Group (SCLG).

White Paper from LASC Now Available


December 21, 2023


The UC Merced Library White Paper (June 2023) was written in response to a charge from former Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Gregg Camfield to the UC Merced Academic Senate Committee on Library and Scholarly Communication (LASC) to articulate the Library’s contributions to UC Merced’s mission of research, teaching, and service.

UC Merced Library Annual Report (AY 2022-2023)


December 19, 2023


The UC Merced Library’s Annual Report for AY 2022-2023 is now available. We are excited to share noteworthy exhibits, events and acquisitions, our contributions to student learning & belonging, and how we are building expertise & celebrating our achievements.

Collections Update


November 28, 2023


Because of decreased campus financial support, the UC Merced Library will cancel access to several electronic information resources as of January 1, 2024.

City of Livingston Celebrates 100 Years
Author: Emily S. Lin


September 12, 2022


This September, the City of Livingston celebrates the centennial of its incorporation. As a result of cooperative efforts between UC Merced Library, campus partners, and Livingston partners, two online resources are now available for the public to learn more about Livingston’s history.

New Systemwide Electronic Resources (2021)


December 9, 2021


In the past few months, UC libraries acquired a group of new resources using monies from the University Provost and a fund designed to improve systemwide access to scholarly sources.

Calisphere Soars Past Two Million Digital Primary Resource Items!


August 5, 2021


Calisphere's digital collection includes resources from over 300 organizations in the State of California, including collections from the UC Merced Library.

Women's Studies Archive Now Available


April 8, 2021


UC Libraries have access to two new modules focused on women's voices and feminism on a global level, part of the Women's Studies Archive.

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