Research librarians are available to discuss resources and research strategies, recommend databases, help you develop or refine search terms or topics, troubleshoot access for specific citations, and more. Just ask!
Get Research Help
Ask at the Research Help Desk!
- Located in Frost Library, Level 1.
- Monday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm: Drop-in help from research librarians
- Sunday - Thursday, 5 pm - 9 pm: Specially trained Peer Research Assistants available!
Schedule a Research Consultation
- Schedule a consultation with a research librarian at the Frost Research Help Desk.
- Email us directly, or email library@amherst.edu if you're not sure which librarian to meet with.
- Schedule at the Science Library or Archives & Special Collections.
Have a question about your library account?
- Email Circulation or see our full contact list.
Need to get started right away?
- Try our Research Guides for every subject.
Chat with a Librarian
Chat is available when librarians are at the reference desk, normally Monday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm.
