DIY Tutorials

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

Library Basics

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.

Library Orientation Video

Welcome aboard! Discover how the UC Merced Library supports your academic success by joining us for this unexpected tour of the library. Prepare for both likely and unlikely events as you begin...

Using eBooks

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

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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Your Library Introduction

Explore the UC Merced Library through this guide. Find out how academic libraries are organized and the specific spaces, services, and resources available to you.

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Starting Your Research Series

This tutorial series includes seven sections:Accessing InformationUnderstanding the Information CycleDeveloping a Research QuestionFinding & Selecting DatabasesUsing Keywords & Search...

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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 Zotero to Manage Your Research

Learn how to use Zotero to organize your research, make citations in many styles, annotate, and use the plug-ins to connect Zotero directly to Microsoft Word and GoogleDocs. (50:00)Originally...

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