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GASP 174B (Alvarado) Spring 2025

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome to this library session about finding and using library resources. The library has many books, articles, and other materials that you can use in this class and others. Please ask questions as you have them!

Outcomes

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • find and access databases relevant to your search
  • find and access books and articles relevant to your search
  • request needed items through ILL
  • know how to get help from the library

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Poll

How have you used library resources in the past?
I use a variety of databases for all my research assignments, and I frequently use ILL to access needed materials.: 8 votes (30.77%)
I use library databases sometimes and have used ILL at least once or twice.: 8 votes (30.77%)
I hardly ever use library databases.: 4 votes (15.38%)
I never use library databases.: 4 votes (15.38%)
I didn't realize that the library had resources we could use.: 2 votes (7.69%)
Total Votes: 26

Access Library Resources from Off Campus (VPN)

VPN software allows you to connect to the library's online articles and eBooks from off campus.

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Carter Joseph Abrescy and Larry Kranich Library Award for Student Research Excellence

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 November 1, 2024, with a deadline of February 7, 2025. The criteria for the Award are listed below.

  • Applicants must be undergraduate student in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
  • The paper or research project submitted must be an assignment produced for a credit-bearing course at UC Merced within the past 12 months (January-December)
  • The work submitted for consideration must demonstrate effective use of UC Merced library resources and research materials, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the research process.

The Carter Joseph Abrescy and Larry Kranich Library Award for Student Research Excellence was established in 2017 to recognize outstanding undergraduate research at UC Merced. 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 committee of faculty and librarians will review applications and select awardees. 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