UC Merced Library Completes UCANR Film Preservation Project Author: Rebecca Gourevitch July 13, 2023 This Spring, the UC Merced Library concluded its multi-year project to preserve, digitize, and make accessible films produced by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR). |
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UC Merced University Librarian Haipeng Li Receives Prestigious 2023 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Outstanding Library Leadership Award Author: Sara Davidson Squibb July 5, 2023 UC Merced University Librarian Haipeng Li was recently recognized for his outstanding contributions to the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) with the organization’s 2023 Outstanding Library Leadership Award. Read the full story... |
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UC Merced Colleague Heather Devrick Explores Ernest Lowe Photography Collection June 16, 2023 Heather Devrick is a lecturer in the Merritt Writing Program (MWP) and a current graduate student pursuing a Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) through San Jose State. We spoke with her recently to ask about her pursuit of an MLIS and use of the Ernest Lowe Photography collection to complete an archival assignment. |
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UC Merced Library shares archival holdings with Cooperative Extension partners Author: Rebecca Gourevitch June 5, 2023 On May 5th, the UC Merced Library held a reception for UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) staff and community partners to view the Library’s photography exhibit, A Century of Impact in California's Counties: Highlights from the University of California Cooperative Archive. |
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Unearthing California's Agricultural History: CARA Highlights Inspire a Closer Look at Archives Author: Sophia LaMonica June 1, 2023 Sophia LaMonica, graduate student at the SJSU School of Information and CARA communications assistant, reflects on her experience working with Digital Curation, Archives & Special Collections at the UC Merced Library. |
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Request Summer 2023 Library Instruction May 30, 2023 UC Merced librarians offer instruction sessions to support undergraduate and graduate students in their completion of course assignments requiring library research skills. We offer sessions in-person and online options depending on your course delivery mode. Please submit summer 2023 requests via our online instruction request form. We are also happy to consult prior to your instruction request regarding desired outcomes. Visit Library Instruction Services landing page for more resources including suggested syllabus language, research guides |... |
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Jim Dooley Celebrates 20 Years at UC Merced Author: Sara Davidson Squibb May 26, 2023 Head of Collection Services Jim Dooley marks 20 year career milestone with UC Merced. |
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Fabiola Chavez Begins New Role as Archives Specialist in the UC Merced Library Author: Kelli Breland May 16, 2023 Former Night/Weekend Coordinator and UC Merced Alumna (2016) Fabiola Chavez takes on new role in the library as Archives Specialist. |
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Artists Discuss Activism at Opening Reception for Library's Photography Exhibit Author: Sophia LaMonica April 27, 2023 On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the UC Merced Library held an opening reception for the current exhibit, Building a New Future: Art and Activism in the Central Valley—Photographs by George Ballis. Maia Ballis spoke at the reception and introduced her late husband’s work. Following the reception, Agustín Lira and Patricia Wells performed and discussed songs that inspired and continue to express the struggle for workers' rights. |
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Opening Reception & Conversation with Agustín Lira - Building a New Future: Art and Activism in the Central Valley by George Ballis April 4, 2023 Please join us for an opening reception to celebrate "Building a New Future: Art and Activism in the Central Valley" - a photograph collection by George Ballis on April 13, 2023 at 5:00pm. |