Writing 10 (Rios): Prior to Library Session

Hello. In anticipation of the library session.  Please do the following in advance.

Add Your Research Question to our Google Spreadsheet

1. Share your name (Column A) and your current research question (Column B) on this Google spreadsheet.  Select a row that is not currently in use. We will be referring to your research questions during our time together.

Test Your VPN Access

2. Ensure that you can connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN).  This will allow you to access library databases and the many ebooks and journal articles available to you as a UC Merced student.  Though you've already taken the VPN module in CatCourses,  I have also included VPN information on this page.

If you want to test that your VPN is working, try the following.

• Connect to the VPN.
• Click on this link to Academic Search Complete.
• If you see this login page, your VPN is NOT connected. You are not on the UC Merced network.

• If you see this search page, your VPN is connected properly!!  You are on the UC Merced network.

The Virtual Private Network (VPN) is essential for accessing library resources for off-campus location. The VPN allows you to connect to the campus network.

• Your VPN connection will be needed for our library session via Zoom.  
• Install and connect to the VPN.  See the Office of Information Technology's VPN Installation Guide.

View this video for more details about the VPN. (2:01)