Hope College Library

10/19/2026

The Van Wylen Library celebrates International Open Access Week October 19-25! We support Open Access initiatives through our faculty Open Access Fund, relevant workshops & presentations, and our institutional repository, Hope College Digital Commons.

10/14/2026

What's Up Wednesdays! Today is Ask an Archivist Day. What do you want to ask our team?

What are archives? Who can access archives? What is the oldest collection here?

09/23/2026

Explore libraries outside of Hope all over Michigan! Use the number on the back of your Hope ID to request whatever you'd like and it will "magically" appear on our hold shelf for you!

Me when my library doesn’t have the book: Fine. I’ll ask the entire state.
Because... would you just LOOK at all of those libraries!?

And you can, because of MeLCat, or the Michigan eLibrary Catalog. MeLCat lets you search the collections of participating libraries across Michigan and request eligible materials to be delivered to your home library for pickup. Think of it as your library card reaching far beyond your own library’s shelves.

Explore MeLCat: https://mel.org/welcome

To use MeLCat, you’ll need a library card from a participating Michigan library. MeL.org: Michigan eLibrary

09/21/2026

The Critical Issues Symposium library collection is available to view on the 2nd floor. All books on display are available for checkout. Check the comments to access the link to our online featured collection.

09/18/2026

Meet Kelly Rosenau, a student researcher in Archives and Special Collections and designer of our newest exhibit. Kelly explored the archival collections around Hope's Deans of Women as part of her summer 2026 SHARP project. Visit the Archives (lower level of Van Wylen Library) to learn more about this lesser-known part of campus and women's history.

09/15/2026

Meet Todd Wiebe, head of research and instruction at Van Wylen Library. In this role he oversees the planning, promotion and implementation of all library and information literacy instruction initiatives, as well as the various research help services available. You can make an appointment to meet with Todd for one-on-one research support. [https://hope-college-van-wylen-library.appointlet.com/]

09/11/2026

Check out the latest issue to learn more about a former Hope tradition and the Physics Department's momentum through the years. , Check comments for a link to access the Quarterly Newsletter.

09/10/2026

The Alcove is located on the 3rd floor, room 301. A calming space in the library for sensory relief, self-regulation, studying, or simply taking a moment to reset. Featuring adjustable lighting, comfortable seating, workspaces, and sensory tools.

Created in collaboration with DAR, CAPS, HAIC, and Hope College Library.
Explore more features: link.hope.edu/virtualsensoryroom

09/06/2026

In recognition of Labor Day, this book display was curated in partnership with Michael Van D**e, Associate Professor of English Instruction, featuring books and images that explore the true history and meaning behind the holiday. Stop by the 2nd floor, Muste Alcove, and take a look! All books are available to check out.

08/28/2026

Opening today, KAM x Library brings art and the library together 🎨📚

As part of the Kruizenga Art Museum’s Campus Voices series, Van Wylen Library staff were invited to select artwork from the museum’s collection that personally resonated with them. Throughout the exhibit, you can discover their selections and learn more about the connections they found within each piece of artwork.

Additional artwork is on display on the 2nd floor of Van Wylen Library. Save the date to join us for a reception on September 16 from 4- 6 PM.