As you research and write your film article this semester the UMass Amherst Libraries offers a wealth of resources to support your work. This guide explores how to access books, articles, film reviews, library databases, and archival materials with an emphasis on what you can access remotely since the Five College libraries including the Du Bois Library are closed until further notice as a precautionary measure to limit the spread of COVID-19.
As your librarian, I'm here to provide support for your research and assist you with finding alternative resources as print access is limited. Feel free to send me an email with any questions you have! For more involved research assistance, email me about scheduling a Zoom meeting.
The Libraries is still determining our capacity to safely provide access to library resources and services. As the situation unfolds, I will share updates with your professor and edit this guide.
No, the Du Bois Library is closed until further notice and it is not currently allowing students, faculty, or staff to check out books.
No, at this time the Du Bois Library is not receiving books from other Five College libraries.
You will continue to have access to e-books, electronic periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers, and trade publications) through the UMass Amherst Libraries website.
You are welcome to submit requests for articles and book chapters, however; please understand that due to libraries' responses to the COVID-19 situation, it may not be possible to fill some requests and other may be delayed.
