First-Year Writing Resources

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Make 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.)

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

Monday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm 
(or whenever the Mammoth isn't skeletal) 

Make a research appointment to meet individually 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.

Need to get started right away? Try our Research Guides for every subject.