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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 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Library Staff

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Kelly Jacobsma
Genevra Thome Begg Dean of Libraries
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jacobsma@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617

Administrative Services

Arika VanDam
Administrative Assistant
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vandam@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423

Research and Instruction

Rachel Bishop
Assistant Librarian for the Social Sciences
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bishop@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617
Jenny Bruxvoort
Visiting Research and Instruction Librarian
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bruxvoort@hope.edu
Van Wylen Library 53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Michael DeNotto
Associate Librarian for the Humanities
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denotto@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Tori Longfield
Assistant Librarian for the Digital Liberal Arts
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longfield@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Todd Wiebe
Librarian - Head of Research and Instruction
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wiebe@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617

Access Services

Erica Echevarria
Evening Supervisor
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echevarria@hope.edu
Van Wylen Library 53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Sonja Glover
Digital Media Lab Specialist
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glover@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Jessica Hronchek
Associate Librarian - Head of Collections and Access
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hronchek@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617
Allison Van Liere
User Services Coordinator
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vanliere@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Heidi White
User Services Associate
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whiteh@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Michelle Yost
Inter-Library Loan Associate
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yostm@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617

Technical Services and Systems

Sarah Baar
Metadata Associate
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baar@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Jon Bandstra
Library Systems Specialist
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bandstraj@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Jeremy Barney
Assistant Librarian for Metadata and Digital Collections
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barneycj@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Jenifer Holman
Associate Librarian for Electronic Resources
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holman@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Elicia Nevarez
Purchasing/Acquisitions Specialist
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nevarez@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Brian Yost
Associate Librarian - Head of Technical Services and Systems
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yostb@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617

Joint Archives

Nicole Buday
Office Manager
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buday@hope.edu
Theil Research Center 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
Sarah Lundy
Visiting Collections Archivist
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lundys@hope.edu
Theil Research Center 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423

Digital Instruction

Zachary Adams
Digital Instructional Specialist, Assistant Professor of Digital Instruction
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adams@hope.edu
53 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423

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