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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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Biology • Geology • Math Computer Science • Physics Chemistry • Engineering
    Informal photo of Jenny Jenny

    I like being in nature and have a goal of hiking/walking 500 miles this year. In my free time I enjoy playing board games (especially Eurogames), taking photos, and visiting new places.

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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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  • Visiting Collections Archivist
    Informal photo of Sarah Sarah

    I'm a Francophile and coffee nerd. I also love to cook and go on walks with my dog, Winston. Participating in 3 book clubs gives me a good excuse to frequently browse at used bookstores.

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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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  • 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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  • Art • 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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  • 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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  • 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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