History Research Guide

This guide will help you find recommended resources for research in History. Use the tabs on the left to find suggested resources and starting points for your research.

See the related History guides for more geographically-specific resources.

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.