Your Peer Research & Writing Specialist
Your Peer Research and Writing Specialist (PRWS or "Pro") for the Food Cluster is Stella Kuang.
Set up a consultation with Stella to talk about research, writing, assignments, study skills, and getting settled in the Cluster program and at UCLA!
Office Hours:
Tuesdays at 2:30-3:30 PM; Wednesdays at 12:30-1:30 PM
(Tuesdays - Powell Library East Rotunda; Wednesdays - Rieber Hall, LLC - Lounge)
Appointments: Schedule here
Your Liaison Librarian
24/7 Research Help
Related Research Guides
Welcome!
Welcome to your Cluster M1 Research Guide! This is where you'll find resources to support your research and writing for Food: A Lens for Environment and Sustainability.
In addition to this guide, the Food Cluster has its own Library Team. We are available to answer questions and meet to discuss your assignments for the course. Keep in touch!
Stella Kuang
Peer Research & Writing Specialist (PRWS or "Pro")
skuang28@g.ucla.edu
Office Hours:
- Date/Time: Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 PM; Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 PM
- Location: Tuesdays - Powell Research and Writing Help Space (East Rotunda); Wednesdays - Rieber LLC
Book a consultation (In-person & Online)
Michelle Li
Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian
michelleli@library.ucla.edu
Schedule an Appointment (Online)
Virtual Library Tour
Take the UCLA Library Virtual Tour and learn more about the resources and support available to you!
Research Consultations
Stella and Michelle, and other UCLA library staff are available to meet to discuss your research and writing for this course. We can talk about any stage of the process, from choosing a topic to finding sources to figuring out citation styles. Here are some options for scheduling a meeting:
To meet with Stella
- Date/Time: Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 PM; Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 PM
- Location: Tuesdays - Powell Research and Writing Help Space (East Rotunda); Wednesdays - Rieber LLC
- Book a consultation
- Email Stella at skuang28@g.ucla.edu
To meet with Michelle
- Make an appointment
- Email Michelle at michelleli@library.ucla.edu
To meet with a Powell Library Students Research Assistant
- Click here to schedule an appointment
For even more options
- Visit the Research Help page on the UCLA Library website
Have a quick question?
- Use the 24/7 Research Help service via the box in the left-hand column of this page
Connecting from Off-Campus: VPN and Proxy Tutorials
The Library's online subscription resources can always be accessed from computers and wireless networks on campus. However, off-campus access is restricted to current UCLA, students, faculty, and staff who have set up their computer using one of the methods below. Click on the other tabs to see how four Bruins got their computers set up and ready to go for remote access!
If you need further assistance, you can contact UCLA Digital & Technology Solutions IT Support at (310) 267-4357 or help@it.ucla.edu. They provide 24/7 phone support.
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Virtual Private Networking (VPN)A program you can download and install, or use the built-in version on many computers or mobile devices. VPN software must be logged on manually before you access a restricted site, but works for all programs on your computer. It stays connected until you log off.
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UCLA Online Proxy ServerA simple browser setting which will automatically divert you to a UCLA logon page when you first access a restricted site.
VPN on Mac with Natalie
"I chose VPN for my mac because I need to be able to access the full text of articles on different browsers." - Natalie, Environmental Science
VPN on Windows with Michael
"I chose VPN because I like the security it provides and the control it gives me as a user to manually enable or disable it when I'm browsing online." - Michael, Public Affairs
VPN on Chromebook with Nadia
"I chose VPN because it is really simple to use!" - Nadia, Public Affairs
Proxy on Mac with Kate
"I chose Proxy because I prefer logging in through a web browser without having to download any software on my computer." - Kate, Ethnic Studies