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Do Research Remotely

Welcome!

This guide will help you access resources off-campus and manage your research when the library is closed or you're working at a physical distance. Use the menu on the left to learn about online options for books, journals, primary sources, data, and other material, especially during the COVID closure.

Get Research Help

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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.