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Research Guides | Library | Amherst College

Reference

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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.

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

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Monday - Thursday 11 am - 9 pm, Friday 11 am - 5 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.

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