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Website: http ://library.ucmerced/

Explore resources, databases, and expert help at UC Merced Library to excel in your studies. Access peer tutoring, learning workshops, and more for academic guidance. Discover how to ace your classes and stay on track for success.

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Website: http ://library.ucmerced/

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  1. Website: http://library.ucmerced.edu/

  2. "The library is my favorite place to diligently study ..."

  3. "The databases have been very helpful for my research projects. I felt confident in finding what I needed in order to write my papers."

  4. Interlibrary Loan Instruction Research Help

  5. http://library.ucmerced.edu Image Credits: Space Slide – UC Merced Library photos. Permission acquired. Resources Slides – “I” graphic produced at UC Merced Library; “Go and Buy” shopping cart by Lusi. Services Slide – “Ask Us” icons produced at UC Merced Library. Chat graphic (j0442072.wmf) and Books photo (j0439419.jpg) from Microsoft Office Online. Available for use in Microsoft PPT.

  6. Dr. Elizabeth Boretz E-mail: eboretz@ucmerced.edu Website: http://learning.ucmerced.edu

  7. Peer Tutoring • Success (Peer) Mentoring • Learning Skills Workshops • Mid-semester Grade Tracking • Undergraduate Studies 010 • Pre-Law and Elite Scholarship Preparation • Undeclared Academic Advising http://learning.ucmerced.edu

  8. learning.ucmerced.edu

  9. learning.ucmerced.edu “. . . I had to order my textbooks for class on Amazon.com, and by the time that they came, I already had 2 mid-terms, and so I failed them, and then I could not catch up on the reading for class. If given a chance to come back, next semester I will buy my books early and not change classes. . .”

  10. learning.ucmerced.edu • USTU 010 Students: • “I control my inner dialogue to promote my success” • -- 68% reported movement from “disagree” or “not sure” to “agree” or “strongly agree.” • “I am prepared to say ‘no’ to friends and others close to me when it is in my best interest to do so.” • – 59% reported movement from “disagree” or “not sure” to “agree” or “strongly agree.”

  11. Utilize Resources learning.ucmerced.edu • 2013-14 Special Probation Students: • 3 or more advisor visits. . . Good Standing • 2 or fewer . . . Academic Dismissal

  12. learning.ucmerced.edu Actually read

  13. Words of Wisdom for our New Bobcats • Things an Academic Advisor would say • Things a Library eBook would say • Things the learning.ucmerced.edu website would say • Things a Successful Sophomore would say • Things the VPN would say • Things a NewBobcat Parent SHOULD say

  14. I can show you how to locate your academic advisor. • I have up-to-date tutorial and workshop schedules. • My online workshops can help you succeed! • That’s an impressive GPA! You should check out my list of elite and prestigious competitions. • Why call your parents, when you can just turn to me for current, accurate information?* Things the learning.ucmerced.edu Website Would Say

  15. I’ll make it easier for you to go home for the weekend. • You’ll really want to get to know me if you live off campus. • With me, you can read library books any time, anywhere. • You can download me on as many computers as you want.* Things the VPN Would Say

  16. My job is to empower you to succeed and get your degree. • I keep your academic record confidential. Only you can share it with your parents. • Along with the Peer Academic Advisors, I can help you navigate any processes related to your course planning or registration. • Drop in or make an appointment, but don’t put off coming to see me for guidance.* Things an Academic Advisor Would Say

  17. I live online. • Read me, save a tree. • You don’t even have to come to the library to check me out. • You like me? There’s almost four million more where I came from!* Things a Library eBook Would Say

  18. In college, it’s all up to you. So be responsible - read, go to class, and turn in assignments on time. • You have to read to succeed so buy or rent your textbooks. It’s cheaper than retaking the class! • Don’t wait until you’re failing to get help from professors, advisors, librarians and workshops. • Dude, you can eat in this library!* Things a Successful Sophomore Would Say

  19. Too much noise in the residence halls? The library has quiet spaces to study. • It’s October 21st– how do your mid-semester grades look? Please show them to me. • You don’t want me for a friend on Facebook, but please friend the Library! • I can’t help you with your paper, but have you tried faculty office hours, a workshop, a tutor, an academic advisor, or meeting with a librarian?* Things a New Bobcat Parent SHOULD Say

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