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Writing 10 (Fenstermaker): Access

College Reading & Composition - music focus

VIDEO: Find Full-Text of Articles through UC-eLinks

Learn how to find databases and how to narrow down by database subject area, full-text availability, etc. (1:14)

VIDEO: Requesting a Full-Text Article through UC-eLinks

Have an article you want to read that isn't available in full-text through the library databases? Learn how to request the full-text of articles through UC-eLinks (UC Merced Library, 1:34).

Accessing Full-Text

When you find an article in a database, the full-text may be immediately available via a pdf or html page. If not, use the UC-eLinks button to reach a request page.

Access Library Resources from Off Campus

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

Visit library.ucmerced.edu/use/technology/vpn to download the VPN.

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