The University Library encourages undergraduate students to apply for the Carter Joseph Abrescy and Larry Kranich Library Award for Student Research Excellence. The Library will accept applications beginning October 1, 2025, with a deadline of December 5, 2025. The award recognizes students who demonstrate effective use of library and information resources, as well as an understanding of the research process and growth in research practices. A total of $1,000 will be awarded each year. No more than two awards of $500 each will be awarded in a given year.
To view eligibility, submission requirements, and to submit your application, please visit the Library Award page.
If you have questions about the award, please email libraryaward@ucmerced.edu
Research is an iterative process. Instead of straightforward and linear, it is repetitive and cyclical. As you move through the steps to learn, you should modify and revise your strategies. Don't be afraid to return to an earlier step to reset your process!
Long description of "Research is a Process" for web accessibility
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
To access library databases from off campus, you MUST download and install the VPN. See below for information on how to do that. There is also a video on the tech & more help page of this guide.
VPN software allows you to connect to the library's online articles and eBooks from off campus.
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