Library | Hope College

Skip to Content

CAMPUS HEALTH Updates from Hope College about COVID-19 at hope.edu/coronavirus

Dismiss

Site Navigation

Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Choose your search:

Enter search terms for library catalog:

Search by: Type of search: Advanced Search
Search MeLCat

Enter search terms for journal finder:

Search by:

Article keywords

Journal title

Browse by subject

Enter search terms for HopeCATx:

Search by: Type of search: Advanced Search
Browse Search

COVID-19 and Library Services

Here's what you need to know

The library offers remote services as well. Students should refer to Library Support for Online Learning and faculty should refer to Library Support for Online Teaching. Also see the Provost Office's Online Instruction Resources and CIT's Online Teaching Tools.

Library Rules Under COVID-19

Masks (covering both nose and mouth) are required in all public areas & classrooms.
Do not move the furniture.
One person per study room. No exceptions!
Eat only in: Cup & Chaucer and Private Study Rooms. Study carrels only while eating; masks on otherwise.
Must physically distance from others (6 feet minimum).
Don't give library staff a hard time — you must show your ID when asked.
If you need something, ask — this is new to all of us and we will do our best to help you.

If you cannot comply, a COVID-19 Concern Form will be submitted. Thank you for helping us keep our community healthy!

New eBooks at the Library

Recent Library Blog Posts

Library Services During COVID-19
Posted Aug 12, 2020 by Kelly Jacobsma

Library Rules Under COVID-19 Masks (covering both nose and mouth) are required in all public area...
Read More
Hope College Library Remote Services
Posted Mar 16, 2020 by Michelle Yost

Until further notice, the Van Wylen Library and Theil Research Center are closed to the public, i...
Read More
Exam Week Activities Around Campus
Posted Dec 06, 2019 by Michelle Yost

Stressed? We have some solutions! Check out the exam week activities around campus to help keep y...
Read More
Library Exam Week Hours
Posted Dec 06, 2019 by Michelle Yost

We are offering extended hours this week for your studying pleasure! Friday, December 6 8:00 am &...
Read More

Load More Posts

Hours

Today we are open 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. View complete hours

Library Tweets@vanwylenlibrary

It's the first day of Fall and the days have already been getting shorter. The Library has a few light therapy lamps you can check out for 4 days! Get full-spectrum light when the sun goes away. col-hope.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CO… #KeepingHope

Tue Sep 22, 2020

Start your week off right with a visit to our brand-new, shiny Research Help Desk! We can help you with database searching and source finding! #MondayMotivation

Mon Sep 21, 2020

Faculty Publications

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus and Subparaventricular Zone Lesions Disrupt Circadian Rhythmicity but Not Light-Induced Masking Behavior in Nile Grass Rats

by ANDREW J. GALL et al.

The ventral subparaventricular zone (vSPVZ) receives direct retinal input and influences the daily patterning of activity in rodents, making it a likely candidate for the … Continue reading →

A text-based VR study lounge for people who want to visit the library mentally.

Enter the Zone.

Meet Your Librarian

Economics & Business Psychology • Social Work Sociology

Informal photo of Rachel

Find more librarians →

Hope CollegeLibrary

Van Wylen Library53 Graves PlaceHolland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7790

askalibrarian@hope.edu