The staff of Frost Library are dedicated to teaching the craft of research; within the Archives & Special Collections we focus on how to locate, assess, handle, and work with primary resources across a wide range of subjects. As the primary repository for both institutional records and books, manuscripts, and other materials of enduring historical and research value, we can support a variety of long-term research projects and classroom exercises.
Please note: space in the Archives' Reading Room is very limited. The maximum number of students for hands-on work with archival materials is 12; we can accommodate groups of up to 20 students, but no hands-on work with materials is possible with more than 12 students.
View our Frequently Asked Questions about class visits.
Thank you for your interest in scheduling a session with Amherst College Archives & Special Collections. Please fill out the form below and a staff member will be back in contact via email with further information once this information has been received and processed.