Welcome to the Library's SURI orientation! Start with the Library Orientation page to sign up for sessions.
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.
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
RefWorks: web-based tool; no software download required.
Zotero: web-based and desktop tool; download required to access full functionality.
Mendeley: web-based and desktop tool; download required to access full functionality.
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.
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.
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.
You will receive a confirmation email from the LibCal system for each session that includes a cancellation option.
COB2 140 |
COB2 263 |
COB2 110 |
COB2 170 |
COB2 264 |
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Block 1 9:30- 10:20 |
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File Management and Research: Keeping everything organized
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Block 2 10:30 - 11:10 |
Finding Sources through Citation Networks (aka Scholarship is Connected) |
Library Basics | ||||
Block 3 11:20 - noon |
Finding Sources through Citation Networks (aka Scholarship is Connected) |
Library Basics |
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