Archival Research

This guide will take you through the steps of conducting archival research at Amherst College, from searching, requesting, handling, and citing material.

Use the tabs on the left to navigate this guide and learn how to find different types of materials.

In a research consultation, librarians and archivists can help you:

• get started with an archival or rare book research project
• expand upon a research project or get past a stuck point
• find archival materials and rare books at Amherst College
• organize and cite your sources for collection materials

Schedule a research consultation here or contact archives@amherst.edu

Use our library chat (tab in the lower right) to talk with a librarian! If we're offline, use our contact options to get in touch.

For more help options: 

• Get Research Help