Special Collections & University Archives
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except major holidays. SCUA will be closed on days when the W.E.B. Du Bois Library is closed.
If you are planning a visit from a distance, please contact us in advance to verify that the department will be open. A small number of collections are stored off site and advance notice will expedite service.
| Holiday | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan. 1 | Jan. 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 27 | May 26 |
| Independence Day | July 4 | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Sept. 2 | Sept. 1 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 28 | Nov. 27 |
| Christmas Day | Dec. 25 | Dec. 25 |
| Campus closure | Dec. 30-31 | Dec. 30-31 |
Location and contact information
W.E.B. Du Bois Library
UMass Amherst
154 Hicks Way
UMass Amherst
Amherst, Mass. 01003-9275
For directions to campus, see also the UMass Visitor’s Center Home Page. If you are driving, park in the Campus Center Parking Garage. When you emerge from the garage, the tall brick tower to the south is the W.E.B. Du Bois Library. Inside the Library, take the elevators to the 25th floor.
The most convenient accommodations are located in the Campus Center Hotel, however other options are listed on the Robsham Memorial Center website.
