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Welcome to MERIT!

Who We Are

MERIT is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Education. We connect people, information, and technology; we support research, learning, and discovery in an inclusive and engaged environment.

Support for Learning & Discovery

We provide a wide-range of reference and research services, a rich collection of books, and collaborate with instructors to support teaching and learning across the School of Education.

Technology Support

We support the School of Education community and the technology needed to enhance teaching, learning, and research functions in an increasingly global and competitive digital environment.

More Services

MERIT's public service desk is located on the 3rd floor of the Teacher Education Building. We provide high quality, consistent, and responsive communication with all our users; including:

MERIT Events & Updates

  • Cyber Safety During International Travel

    Are you planning to travel internationally?  Before you go, learn more about what you should do to keep your personal and university data protected while abroad.  Shared below is a Kb article containing links to …

  • Finding Library Materials at MERIT

    Looking for books to start that research paper or want help finding materials on our 4th floor library shelves?  Watch this short video to learn how to navigate MERIT library’s education collections and find the …

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Our Values Statement

MERIT is committed to creating an intentional space and culture where people of diverse identities are included and respected. We acknowledge structural power imbalances and pledge to take direct action toward a more just environment for all who provide and use our services. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in our accessibility and anti-oppression work. We seek to honor individual lived experiences, recognize intersectionality, and cultivate better opportunities for people of all backgrounds.

May 2020

To learn more about MERIT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
action plan, contact MERIT Director, Anna Lewis