First-Year and Transfer Student Guide

The UMass Amherst Libraries have so much to offer students. From the physical and online resources, to the equipment we lend, to all of the staff that can help you, and so much more. The possibilities are limitless! But I do understand that it can also be a bit overwhelming.

That is where this guide and I can help! This guide is made with first-years and transfers in mind, but anyone can use it. It is a good place to start to learn about all the amazing resources we have just waiting for you! But still not sure where to start, contact me directly and I will be more than happy to help.

Remember to work smarter, not harder!

Annette

aka The Purple Hair Librarian

• Library Website

The main website for the UMass Amherst Library System

• W.E.B. Du Bois Library

The home of the Humanities, Social Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, and Agriculture materials

• Science and Engineering Library

The home of the majority of the STEM materials and the science librarians

• Mount Ida Wadsworth Library

The library on the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, holding the Vet-Tech Resources.

• Sign up for a Library Tour or Introduction (in person or virtually)

Book a Du Bois Library tour with me, which includes information about both libraries

• Find Your Librarian

A list of the Librarian for every major, minor, and certificate program on campus

• Learning Resource Center

Home of all of the free tutoring provided by the University for most first and second year courses

• Writing Center

The place to go to have a trained tutor review your writing and help you improve