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UROC Summer Undergraduate Research Institute Library Guide

Welcome Slides

Orientation Instructions & Pre-Work (~25 minutes)

UC Merced Librarians are looking forward to meeting you all for this year's SURI Library Orientation! This orientation is a fast-paced, active training so we are asking you to prepare by registering for sessions and completing some work ahead of time.

 Instructions

  1. Watch the SURI Library Orientation Video.
  2. Select & register for the sessions you would like to attend. Click the session title in the schedule below to see details and access RSVP links.   
    1. Choose 1 session per block. There are 3 blocks.
  3. Create an account and download tools ahead of time if you picked a session about citation managers.
  4. Create a Research Rabbit account if you are attending the Citation Networks session. 
  5. Complete the Searching in Library Database Module. 
Click on the tabs at the top in this box for detailed instructions. 

SURI Library Orientation Video (2:10)

 

You are expected to have a citation manager account and associated tools downloaded for your preferred tool prior to the Library Orientation.

RefWorks

Zotero

Mendeley

Not sure which session to attend? See the guidance below, ask your faculty mentor, or visit Choosing a Citation Management Tool. 

RefWorks: web-based tool; no software download required.

  • Access provided by the UC Merced Library.
  • May have previously used for coursework.

Zotero: web-based and desktop tool; download required to access full functionality.

  • Primarily used in humanities, such as history, etc.  
  • Works well with numbered citation styles.
  • Open Source tool.

Mendeley: web-based and desktop tool; download required to access full functionality.

  • Primarily used in natural sciences, such as biology, etc. 

If attending the Finding Sources through Citation Networks (aka Scholarship is Connected) session, create a ResearchRabbit account in advance. Click Log In to access the Sign Up button.

ResearchRabbit is a literature mapping tool. We will add article citations to ResearchRabbit to locate related articles and to explore author connections.

ResearchRabbit logo

The Searching in Library Databases Module is a quick introduction (or review!) to using keywords and combining keywords to search library databases. 

Access the module here: Searching in Library Databases Module.

Library Orientation

Orientation Schedule 

Click on the session title to view the session description and RSVP. 

You will complete 3 RVSP forms (one for each session.) Due to room seat limitations, please attend the sessions you registered.

  • Can't get into a Block 2 session? See if there is room in Block 3. 

You will receive a confirmation email from the LibCal system for each session that includes a cancellation option.

  • If you want to switch your sessions, cancel your RSVP and register for the new session. 
 

COB2 140

COB2 263

COB2 110

COB2 170

COB2 264

 1st Floor Library

Block 1

9:30- 10:20

Using Zotero to Manage Your Research & Cite Sources

 

 File Management and Research: Keeping everything organized

 

Using Refworks to Manage Your Research & Cite Sources

 

  

Block 2

10:30 - 11:10

Finding Sources through Citation Networks (aka Scholarship is Connected) 

Get to Know Scholarly Publishing!

Exploring & Finding STEM Research

Leveraging Literature Reviews

 Library Basics

Block 3

11:20 - noon

Finding Sources through Citation Networks (aka Scholarship is Connected)

Get to Know Scholarly Publishing!

Exploring & Finding STEM Research

Be a Social Success! Social Sciences Databases & Resources

Leveraging Literature Reviews

 Library Basics