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Hope Library Guides

Circulation Manual

Your one-stop guide to life at the Circulation Desk

Meet the Departments

Departments & Staff

Circulation (That's Us!)

We check library resources in and out to patrons, make sure everything gets shelved in the right place, keep the shelves tidy, open and close the library, provide excellent customer service at the Circulation Desk, and defend the library from the forces of chaos.

    Jessica Hronchek  Head of Collections and Access  |  ext.7124
     Allison Van Liere  User Services Coordinator  |  ext.7889
     Heidi White  User Services Associate  |  ext.7497
   Lindsey Heidema   Evening Supervisor  |  ext. 7497

Research Help

Anytime a patron says "I'm looking for..." or "I can't find..." or "Do you have..." send them over to Research Help! They're specially trained to help patrons locate library resources, assist with research questions, and help with printing problems and wireless settings. 

     Todd Wiebe  Head of Research and Instruction  |  ext.7286
     Jenny Bruxvoort  Visiting Research & Instruction Librarian  |  ext.7791 
.   Rachel Bishop  Assistant Librarian for the Social Sciences  |  ext.7299
     Michael DeNotto  Associate Librarian for the Humanities  |  ext.7986

Digital Media Lab

The Digital Media Lab (DML) is on the 2nd floor of the library and handles color printing, copying, scanning, laminating, and access to special software programs for students. Does someone need to scan a book, make copies, pick up a print order, or use Photoshop? Send them to the DML!

     Sonja Glover  Digital Media Lab Specialist  |  ext.7797

Interlibrary Loan

Our patrons can request items from other libraries through Michigan e-Lending (MeL) and Interlibrary Loan (ILL), and other libraries can request items from us. Michelle Yost handles all the MeL & ILL items, and her office is behind the Research Help Desk. Does someone have a question about their MeL or ILL item? Refer them to Michelle!

    Michelle Yost  Interlibrary Loan Associate  |  ext.7794

Technical Services

Tech Services works behind-the-scenes to make sure library systems are running smoothly. They buy new books and get them ready to go out into the stacks, repair damaged books, manage e-books and e-journals, and keep our catalog (Primo) and website working. 

     Brian Yost  Head of Technical Services and Systems  |  ext.7492
     Elicia Nevarez  Purchasing Specialist  |  ext.7795
    Jenifer Holman  Associate Librarian for Electronic Resources  |  ext.7793
    Jeremy Barney  Assistant Librarian for Metadata and Digital Collections  |  ext.7792
    Sarah Baar  Metadata Associate  |  ext.7906
    Jon Bandstra  Library Systems Specialist  |  ext.7641

Archives & Special Collections

The Archives is located in the lower level of the library building. The archives houses special historical records related to Hope's history and local history.

Archives Home Page

 

       Sarah Lundy  Director of Archives & Special Collections  |  ext.7798
.    Nicole Buday  Archives Office Manager  |  ext.7798
   Charlotte Ulloa   Librarian/Collections Archivist  | ext.7790

Director & Administrative Services

The Director leads the library, supervises the Department Heads, and makes all the big decisions.

    Kristin Meyer Dean of Libraries  |  ext.7286
    Arika VanDam  Administrative Assistant  |  ext.7790