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Our librarians are here to assist you with all of your research needs.

Need help finding resources for an assignment, project or topic? We can help you with your research. We'll explain how to use the library and where to find the information you need. Contact us today!

Meet Your Librarians + Your Archivist

Get to know each librarian and the archivist, along with their subject specialties.

  • English • History World Languages & Cultures Philosophy • Religion
    Informal photo of Michael Michael

    I survived the Running of the Bulls in Spain, and trekked across Iceland. Two places that are special to me are Saint-Malo, France and Guadalajara, Mexico.

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  • Economics & Business Psychology • Social Work Sociology
    Informal photo of Rachel Rachel

    Michigan Native, visited 48 states, I've been skydiving, scuba diving and I've run half marathons in US, Iceland & Ireland. My favorite place is being out on Lake Michigan!

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  • Technical Services
    Cataloging • Metadata
    Digital Collections
    Informal photo of Jeremy Jeremy

    Film fan (from lowbrow to classy) wishing to achieve cinephile status. I love the Dune book series, William Gibson novels, hardboiled detectives, space operas, Britpop, and James Bond.

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  • Biology • Chemistry Engineering • Geology
    Math • Physics
    Informal photo of Dave Dave

    I went skydiving 20 times. My parachute opened the first 19, which for anything else is a good ratio. My reserve chute left me tangled in trees, dangling above a stream. That was my last jump.

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  • Art • Computer Science Dance • Music • Theatre
    Informal photo of Jessica Jessica

    I enjoy board games, singing, and reading to my kids. Lakeside vacations are my happy place. Ask me about my Iron Chef Dinner parties.

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  • Technical Services
    Computers • Systems
    Informal photo of Brian Brian

    I have useless but encyclopedic knowledge of Post-Punk and "alternative" music and enjoy going to concerts and collecting vinyl. One of my favorite things to do is training my German Shepherd.

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  • Digital Liberal Arts
    Informal photo of Tori Tori

    I have a Bachelor of Music degree in flute performance and love playing in local churches and ensembles. I have a beautiful puppy named Auggie. I love to bake.

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  • Communication • Education Kinesiology • Nursing Political Science
    Informal photo of Todd Todd

    My skill set ranges from performing old-school skateboarding tricks to drumming classic thrash metal beats. As a librarian, I can search databases and chew gum at the same time.

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  • Library Leadership & Admin.
    Rare Books
    Informal photo of Kelly Kelly

    Motto: Be curious: learn something new every day. Currently trying to learn French. I’m a mother of a Hope College Grad, certified aromatherapist and into herbal medicine, gardening and cooking.

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  • Electronic Resources
    Serials • Technology
    Informal photo of Jen Jen

    I live with 3 Hope grads. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and needle crafts. I love learning. I work behind the scenes to provide access to databases, ebooks, ejournals, and streaming videos.

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We are opening at 1 PM Wednesday, June 30 because of water being shut off at the Library and surrounding areas in the morning.

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Tue Jun 29, 2021
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