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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.

Over 1,000 photographs from San Joaquin County, UC Cooperative Extension digitized at UC Merced Library
Author: Rebecca Gourevitch


December 8, 2021


The California Agricultural Resources Archive (CARA) team has made great progress in recent months to digitize and make accessible the UC Cooperative Extension Archive. Working in collaboration with the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum, we digitized 1,051 photographs as part of the University of California Agricultural Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin County, Collection.

Request Spring 2022 Library Instruction


December 3, 2021


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.

Carter Joseph Abrescy and Larry Kranich Library Award for Student Research Excellence
Carter Joseph Abrescy and Larry Kranich Library Award for Student Research Excellence Accepting Undergrad Applications Starting December 1


November 29, 2021


Beginning December 1 all eligible undergraduate students can apply for one of two $500 awards for excellence in research and using library resources effectively. The application period will close on January 31, 2022.

"They Were Really Us" exhibit at Kolligian Library
40 Years of AIDS: "They Were Really Us" exhibit on display through December 2021
Author: Sophia LaMonica


November 10, 2021


"They Were Really Us": The UCSF Community’s Early Response to AIDS at the UC Merced Library chronicles 40 years of the AIDS crisis in photos, essays, and research materials.

Faculty Author Series Dr. Michael Spivey
Faculty Author Series: Dr. Michael Spivey


October 20, 2021


Join us for a faculty author talk with Dr. Michael Spivey, Professor of Cognitive & Information Sciences on November 3rd. Dr. Spivey will discuss his recent book published by MIT Press --- Who You Are: The Science of Connectedness. 

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protocols.io Webinars


October 18, 2021


Learn more about protocols.io for advanced and beginner users by joining this series of webinars for the UC community.

History of UC Cooperative Extension in Modoc County now online
Author: Rebecca Gourevitch


October 14, 2021


The California Agricultural Resources Archive (CARA) team published online historic records from the UC Cooperative Extension office in Modoc County.

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Scholars At Risk Fund- Support Threatened Artists and Academics (UC Merced News)


September 23, 2021


UC Merced's Center for the Humanities has partnered with other UC campuses to bring much needed financial support to scholars fleeing turmoil in Afghanistan and other regions around the world.

Workshops Fall 2021
Fall 2021 Library Workshops


September 14, 2021


Whether it is your first time using library resources or you need more advanced research support, our Fall 2021 Library Workshop schedule has workshops for students, staff, faculty, and the community. Workshop registration is now open.

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