DIY Tutorials

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

Library Basics

Reserving a Meeting Room in EMS- KL 360 & KL 397

This quick video will help UC Merced faculty, staff, and students easily use our campus room reservation system, EMS, to book KL 360 or KL 397. (3:31)

Google Keyword Tips

How you use keywords in Google matters. Learn more about word order and the use of "quotations marks".

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My ILL Requests

Use My ILL Requests to view items in process, see received items, and renew or cancel requests.

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Research Skills: Introductory

The Research Process Tutorial Series

In this series, discover how to find information and understand the information cycle. The Research Process Tutorials series has seven interactive sections you can take at your own pace. ...

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Finding Databases

How to find databases at UC Merced. Learn to search for databases and narrow down by database subject area, full-text availability, etc.

Introduction to DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers)

Research Skills: Advanced

Article Networks

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

Article Networks in Web of Science

Need help finding a useful and relevant article? Web of Science is a database that shows both backward and forward networks.

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.

Resources & Tools

Using UC-eLinks for Full Text

http://gots.ucmerced.edu/tutorial/use-uc-elinks-for-full-text

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Using Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Researcher

Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Researcher provides broad information about a wide range of current events. Frequently included are pro/con lists, timelines, and featured perspectives.

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