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Research Help Desk Mission Statement
The mission of the Research Help Desk is to provide access to relevant research materials and educate patrons on effective research processes in order to promote and facilitate the intellectual and cultural development of the Hope College community.
The goals of the Research Help Desk are
1) Provide a helpful and friendly atmosphere to encourage open dialog about users' information needs
2) Meet the information needs of users while empowering them to develop their own research skills and strategies
3) Inspire curiosity about research both within and beyond the academic setting
4) Work in close collaboration with each other as well as with other library staff to provide the best services to our patrons