Interdisciplinary Humanities: Boot Camp

Check out this guide to learn basics about UC Merced Library

What's your name, and what does it mean?

Bronwen: "she who needs a hat and sunscreen every time she sets foot outdoors."

Olivia: "she who likes a nice charcuterie board with green and black ..."

Jerrold: "he who sticks his enemies with the pointy end."

By the end of this session, you should be able to:

• Find liaison contact information on the Library's website
• Request and schedule an appointment with a librarian for a consultation and report
• Download and install UC Merced's Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Recognize and understand your information privilege
• Locate the Library's databases by discipline
• Locate tools that will help you create a literature review (and use citation trails/networks
• Recognize and appreciate the value of academic integrity when researching and/or using generative AI

Familiarize yourself with the layout of the Library by taking a self-guided tour. The handout is linked below.