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Website: http ://library.ucmerced.edu/. "The library is my favorite place to diligently study ...". " The databases have been very helpful for my research projects. I felt confident in finding what I needed in order to write my papers.". Interlibrary Loan. Instruction. Research Help.
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"The databases have been very helpful for my research projects. I felt confident in finding what I needed in order to write my papers."
Interlibrary Loan Instruction Research Help
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Dr. Elizabeth Boretz E-mail: eboretz@ucmerced.edu Website: http://learning.ucmerced.edu
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
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. . .”
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.”
Utilize Resources learning.ucmerced.edu • 2013-14 Special Probation Students: • 3 or more advisor visits. . . Good Standing • 2 or fewer . . . Academic Dismissal
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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