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Why use OpenScholar?

No Technical Knowledge Needed

Experience a user-friendly interface for adding and editing content from any computer with an internet connection.

Drag and Drop Layout System

Design site-wide default layouts or create unique layouts for different sections of your site.

Dedicated Support

OpenScholar provides professional, help desk style support, and robust, regularly updated documentation.

Apps & widgets

Each site comes with a set of preconfigured, customizable and reusable apps including News, Events and calendaring, Publications, Blog, FAQ, Slideshow, etc.

Custom Domains

You may be able to use a custom domain URL depending on your institution's guidelines. Departments, centers, and institutes may be able to use existing domains.

Faceted Search

Search pages, publications, posts, events, and more, including advanced search filtering by terms/categories.

Control the Look of Your Site

Choose your template already branded according to your university guidelines. Add your own text, video, and images.

Social Media Integration

Allow sharing of your content on social networks such as Facebook and X/Twitter.

Built-in Site Analytics

Easily plug in and leverage popular site tracking services. Data collected will indicate traffic patterns across your site.

Get started with 3 easy steps

1. Choose a template > 2. Request your site > 3. Explore tutorials

Step 1: Choose a template

Each is branded for UC Merced. These templates have 'preset' starter content, with a site structure, sample images, and sample text to expedite your site building.

A 'minimal' template with no sample content or menu items is also available.

Step 2: Create your site

  • Log in with your UCMNetID or M.ID by clicking the "Create your site" button below.
  • Click the green "Add a new site" button on your My Sites page.
  • Enter your URL and site title. Click "Next" and select starter content. Click "Next" and select a theme.
  • Click "Finish" and "Take me to my Site."
  • Start customizing!

Create your site

If you are not a UC Merced faculty member, or you encounter any issues, please contact OpenScholar Support for assistance.

Step 3: Explore tutorials

Video Library

Learn how to make the most of OpenScholar.

  • Watch tutorials.
  • Visit our documentation site to learn about features, functionality and other topics.
  • Contact us with your questions, or to discuss your project and how to get started.

Contact OpenScholar Support