Reference

This guide will help you use Reference sources to build context around your topic. Use the menu on the left to find specific types of Reference sources.

Ask at the Reference Desk!  
Monday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm: Drop-in help from research librarians
Sunday 3 - 11 pm, Monday - Thursday, 5 pm - 9 pm: Specially trained Peer Research Assistants available!

Schedule a research consultation with a research librarian. You can also email them directly, or email us at library@amherst.edu if you're not sure which librarian to meet with.

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.