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Library Partners with Summer Undergraduate Research Institute

Mon, June 23, 2025 1:45 PM

On Monday June 3, the Library, in support of UC Merced's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) hosted this year's cohort of the Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI). 

Students were given the choice of attending sessions with our Librarians and Library staff. Associate University Librarian for Research & Engagement, Sara Davidson Squibb led sessions on, "Finding Sources through Citation Networks (aka Scholarship is Connected)." Head of Research and Learning Services Librarian, Bronwen Maxson guided students through "Using Zotero to Manage Your Research & Cite Sources," and "AI Tools for Research." Instruction & Research Librarian, Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco also guided students through "Using Zotero to Manage Your Research & Cite Sources," as well as, "Get to Know Scholarly Publishing!" Research and Learning Librarian, Joe Ameen led sessions on "File Management and Research: Keeping Everything Organized," and "Exploring & Finding STEM Research." Instruction & Outreach Librarian, Olivia Olivares taught, "Be a Social Success! Social Sciences Databases & Resources." Night & Weekend Services Coordinator, Isabel Ramos conducted Library tours throughout the morning, and Learning Services Coordinator, Paulina Allende offered sessions on "Library Basics." 

To learn more about these topics, and learn more about how the UC Merced Library contributes to student success, contact us or come and visit us!

A huge thank you to our Librarians and Library staff for their continued dedication to supporting our students.

Isabel Ramos leading library tours on June 3, 2025

Sara Davidson Squibb leading a library workshop on June 3, 2025.

Joe Ameen leading a library workshop on June 3, 2025.