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Processing Obsolete Media in CARA Author: Rebecca Gourevitch October 27, 2020 In this post, the CARA team assesses its significant sets of audio-visual objects in the University of California Cooperative Extension collections. We examine a box of ¼-inch open reel audio tapes, a type of magnetic media, that contain radio show segments from Humboldt County. To begin processing these AV materials, we consider the condition of the tapes, collect information about their content, and discuss ways to preserve and digitize the tapes in order to provide public access. |
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With Fire Threatening, National Parks Turn to UC Merced for Help Preserving History October 22, 2020 UC Merced's Newsroom reports on UC Merced Library's role in bringing the archives of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI) to campus due to fire risk. This piece speaks to the rescue effort, potential for on-going collaboration, and the rich resources located in the archive. |
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eBooks Now Available on the Project Muse Platform October 14, 2020 UC libraries have acquired perpetual access 10,000 ebooks, from university presses and scholarly publishers. These are now available on the Project Muse platform. Book chapters are available as PDFs for download. |
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Call for Zero-Cost Course Materials (ZCCM) Proposals September 23, 2020 The UC Merced Library and the Center for Engaged Teaching & Learning (CETL) are accepting proposals for the Zero-Cost Course Materials Grant. The ZCCM grant supports instructors who are replacing commercial materials with Open Educational Resources (OER) and library licensed materials. |
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Archives evacuated to UC Merced Library Author: Emily S. Lin September 18, 2020 Amidst the destruction and fast-changing nature of this year’s wildfires, UC Merced Library was able to answer a call for help. On Monday afternoon, Ward Eldredge, curator for the Sequoia and Kings Canyon (SEKI) National Parks, contacted UC Merced librarian Emily Lin to inform her that he was preparing plans to evacuate the archives. The Castle Fire, part of the SQF Complex wildfire, had expanded considerably over the weekend and was approaching Dennison Ridge, near the southern boundary of Sequoia National Park and the park headquarters. Given the growth of the fire, he and other park employees had already begun to evacuate. Eldredge asked if the UC Merced Library had the ability to house any of the materials. After saying yes, Lin worked with Eldredge and Associate University Librarian for Library Operations, Eric Scott, over the course of the next day to make arrangements. Because the Park Service had difficulty... |
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Library Workshops for Fall 2020 September 17, 2020 Visit the library’s event calendar for a roster of online workshops for the fall semester. All are taking place via Zoom. |
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Residential Delivery September 2, 2020 The UC Merced Library has launched a Residential Delivery service allowing faculty, graduate students, and staff to request items be shipped to their home. |
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CARA Project makes strides during challenging times Author: Rebecca Gourevitch September 1, 2020 The CARA project team continues to process and digitize archival materials from Merced, Ventura, Humboldt, Fresno, San Joaquin, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo county offices, providing the public with increased access to documents, manuscripts, photographs, and other objects dating back to the beginning of the twentieth century. |
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JoVE Updates August 26, 2020 JoVE content can be brought into your CatCourse site for instructional purposes. New JoVE content includes the Encyclopedia of Experiments. |
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Streaming Video Access & Support August 26, 2020 A newly created guide highlights available databases with streaming video content and library services that support streaming video in your courses. |
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