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Research Guides | Library | Amherst College

First-Year Writing Resources

Collected resources on guiding students through the transition from high school to college-level writing.

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Writing Center Assistance

student and writing associate look at index cardsMake a writing appointment to meet individually (via Zoom/Google conference, telephone, or email) with a Writing Associate.

For public speaking and presentation support, contact Susan Daniels, associate in public speaking, by email.

Email us at writing@amherst.edu, or visit our staff directory to email directly.

Phone: 413-542-2964 (leave a voice mail while we are working remotely during Spring 2020.)

 

Get Research Help

Ask at the Reference Desk (or via chat — click on the Mammoth!)  Frost Library Reference Desk

Summer hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30 pm - 3 pm

Tuesday 9 am - 11 am

Thursday 3 pm - 5 pm

 

Academic year hours:

Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm
(or whenever the Mammoth isn't skeletal)

 

Make a research appointment to meet individually (via Zoom) with a Research & Instruction librarian. Contact a specific subject librarian directly, or email us at library@amherst.edu.

Have a question about your library account? Email libcirc@amherst.edu or see our full contact list.

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