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Keefe Science Library

The Keefe Science Library, located in the Merrill Science building, provides access to core information resources for students, faculty and scholars in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics and Psychology. The Library contains monographs, recent periodicals and electronic resources in support of the above disciplines.

The Five College Library Catalog provides holdings and call numbers for these materials and designates the Keefe Science Library as AC Science Library. Additional resources may be found in the Frost Library and older materials in the Depository.

Summer Hours

Monday–Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday–Sunday  Closed
Detailed hours

Services

All students, faculty and staff of the five colleges may borrow circulating items from the Keefe Science Library. A valid ID is needed to check out books. Books are checked out for four weeks and may be renewed via the online catalog or in person.

Materials placed on reserve by science faculty might be found at the Reserve Desk of the Frost Library or Keefe Science Library. Check the online catalog for the location.

Materials that are in the Depository can be requested by clicking here. Books will arrive on weekdays within 24 hours from time of request at the Circulation desk in the Frost Library. Journal articles will be sent directly to your campus mailbox.

Reference

The Science Librarian is available during regular operating hours in the Science Library. She is also available by appointment: sjkimball or 542-8112

Keefe Science Library, Amherst College
P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002
(413)542-2076 / fax (413)542-2662

 
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Comments regarding this page should be directed to: Susan J. Kimball (sjkimball)