International Student Library Guide 

Welcome to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

The UMass Libraries provide well-trained and knowledgeable librarians with the goal of helping users access and use library services in order to be successful in their studies.

Did you know that most of the librarians are subject specialists? This means that many of the librarians specialize in various fields of study.

Please use any of the various methods for asking for help in using the libraries. Consulting with a librarian will save you time and stress! We look forward to helping you.

The University of Massachusetts has two main libraries:

• W.E.B. Du Bois Library - located in the center of the campus; it is the tall, red brick building. If you look at a map of the campus, it is just west of the pond. Refer to this directory of the library and its services. You can also get a paper copy of this directory at the library at any service desk.
  

• Integrated Science and Engineering Library (ISEL) - located in Lederle GRC low-rise, floor 2 (if you look at a map of the campus, look directly north of the pond).

A good starting point is the UMass Libraries Homepage.

The library catalog for finding books can be accessed from any computer with online access. You can search all of the Five Colleges Library Collections, or just UMass. The Five Colleges consist of: Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts.

If you are looking for journal articles, go to the Databases link where you can search by database name or subject. When accessing the Databases link from a computer that is not located at UMass, you will need to log in with your OIT (Office of Information Technologies username and password.

The Learning Commons (LC), located in Du Bois Library has over 300 computers (Mac and PC) along with scanners and printers for your use. Go to their blog for LC news and announcements at: http://blogs.umass.edu/umasslc/ .

Contact Information

Du Bois Library Reference Department
Phone 413-545-0150

Sciences and Engineering Library Reference
Phone 413-545-6741