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!

• Regular Semester Hours, starting September 3rd:
  • 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

• Schedule a research consultation with a research librarian, or email us directly.
• Email 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.