Library Menu
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.
Dave O'Brien Head of Collections and Access | ext.7791
Allison Van Liere User Services Coordinator | ext.7889
Heidi White User Services Associate | ext.7497Anytime 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
Jessica Hronchek Associate Librarian for the Visual and Performing Arts | ext.7124
Rachel Bishop Assistant Librarian for the Social Sciences | ext.7299
Michael DeNotto Assistant Librarian for the Humanities | ext.7986
Tori Longfield Assistant Librarian for the Digital Liberal Arts | ext.7013The Digital Media Lab (DML) is on the 2nd floor of the library and handles color printing, copying, scanning, laminating, paper supply sales, 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.7797Our 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.7794Tech 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
Pat O'Brien Library Serials Associate | ext.7907Students can make appointments at the Writing Center to get one-on-one writing and editing help for their papers.
Mark Lewison Director of Klooster Center for Writing Excellence | ext.7121The Joint Archives is part of the library, but it's located in the Theil Research Center across 10th street. The archives houses special historical records related to Hope's history and local history.
Geoffrey Reynolds Director of the Archives | ext.7199The Director leads the library, supervises the Department Heads, and makes all the big decisions.
Kelly Jacobsma Dean of Libraries | ext.7738
Melanie Rabine Administrative Assistant | ext.7790