/ Library

Library Services & Programs

At the library, we like to think of ourselves as a trusted partner on your journey of self-discovery and learning. We offer a range of services, but they all share a common goal: to help you find what you need.

Ask a Librarian
Library and Information Literacy Education

Hope librarians teach an array of library and information literacy instruction sessions in both gen ed and discipline-specific classes. For more information, contact Todd Wiebe (wiebe@www.icarseries.com).

Learn more about library and information literacy education at Hope

Our librarians have also created interactive asynchronous tutorials designed to teach students a variety of information literacy skills.

Browse our online tutorials

Circulation & Borrowing

Van Wylen Library loans materials to the Hope College community and the general public. The Circulation Desk is located on the first floor of the library and is open during all hours of library operation. For assistance, visit us in person, call 395-7905 or send an email tocirc@www.icarseries.com.

Borrow from Other Libraries (ILL)

With Interlibrary Loan (ILL), you can borrow items not owned by Van Wylen Library. Before requesting anything through ILL, make sure to check ourlibrary catalogandMeLCat. MeLCat is a statewide lending service that typically sends items faster than traditional ILL does.

Digital Liberal Arts Support

Digital Liberal Arts methodologies and projects are incorporated into scholarship and are often assigned as course projects. For assistance with these projects, pleasereach out to the Digital Liberal Arts Librarianor check out theDigital Media Labfor assistance with technology during open hours.

Learn more about the Digital Liberal Arts

Digital Media Lab

Van Wylen Library's Digital Media Lab (DML), located on the 2nd floor, is staffed by student tutors and is open to all Hope College faculty, staff and students.

Specific lab capabilities include self-serve audio/video editing, image manipulation, graphic design, research poster layout and basic productivity (e.g., MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro). The lab provides access to color and large format poster printing, lamination, binding, book scanners and Ellison Die Cuts. We also offer a small supply of items for sale.

Visit the Digital Media Lab

Citation & Plagiarism Resources

在引用方面需要帮助?图书馆已经涵盖了你!

Citations and Style Formatting

Organizing and Keeping Track of Your Sources

  • Zotero: A citation management tool that can help with creating citations and storing sources as well as organizing your research through a tagging system, relationship building, note taking, among other features. Find out morehere.
  • EndNote Web: A cloud-based bibliographic management and source documentation system to help you collect, organize, and use citations (account required using 1Hope email address)

Plagiarism Information

Equipment Lending

We have MacBooks, Chromebooks, iPads, video cameras, adapters and other equipment for you to borrow. Ask at the 1st Floor Circulation desk.

Available equipment

Printing at the Library

黑白打印机位于图书馆的1、2层。图书馆的公共电脑是免费打印的，但每个打印作业限制为100页，每个打印作业限制为25份。

To print using your own computer,follow these instructions.

For color printing, two walk-up print stations are available at theDigital Media Labon the 2nd floor. A maximum of 50 color copies may be printed and there is a charge for printing. We accept cash, credit or department charge only.

For larger quantities of color printing or poster printing needs, please submit a print order withCampus Print and Mail Services.

Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)

The library offers free Wi-Fi access to Hope College students, faculty and staff. For assistance setting up your wireless consult withLibrary Digital Media Lab stafforCIT.

Wi-Fi network name and password

Your Library Account

Log into see your checked out items, due dates, and holds.

Services for Faculty

Librarians collaborate with faculty in the areas of teaching, technology, research, and more.

See what we can do for you.