DIY Tutorials

Watch these videos at your own pace to learn more about library topics, research skills, and resources.

Library Basics

Using eBooks

This video will show you how to find and access ebooks at UC Merced. (1:25)

Connecting to Library Resources: The Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Discover why the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is important for your library research and where you can locate VPN download information.

Reserve a Collaborative Work Room

Looking for a collaborative meeting space? Collaboratiave Work Rooms can be reserved through the EMS Room Reservation System. (2:23)

Research Skills: Introductory

Find a Known Item

Use citation information (e.g. author, article title, journal title etc.) to find the full-text of that known item using one of four search tools: Academic Search Complete, Google Scholar, Melvyl, or...

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Using Melvyl

Use Melvyl as a search tool to not only access books but to also find articles and other materials. This video provides an overview of the new WorldCat Discovery interface.

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Finding & Using Databases

Databases provide you access to information for both personal and academic purposes. This module will introduce you to the value of databases and library databases available for your research. This...

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Research Skills: Advanced

Using CREDO Reference to Locate Background Information for a Disciplinary Field

Learn how CREDO Reference can help you locate important background information on a variety of topics. (3:11)

Article Networks in Google Scholar

Discover how to connect to forward article networks (Cited By information) in Google Scholar. Also used Related Articles links to find relevant resources.

Article Networks

Discover how articles are connected to each other. Use this information to save time when you research.

Resources & Tools

Finding Empirical Studies in PsycINFO

PsycINFO is a psychology database that you can use to find empirical articles (articles that report on original research).

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Accessing and Navigating Ebook Central (ProQuest) eBooks in Melvyl Tutorial

Use Melvyl to search for Ebook Central eBooks in the ProQuest database which includes features like reading online, downloading chapters, citation generation, and annotation.

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