We are so thrilled to have students back on campus. We missed the energy and excitement you add to the Library! Just a quick reminder of just a few of the many ways we can serve you this year: We have SPACES of all kinds for you to work – alone, with a group, on a project, …
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Project time! How Can the Library Help You?
It’s Spring, which means it is ‘Project Time’ on the 2nd floor of the Library! The Media Services Desk is the go-to place to check out a GoPro camera, Chromebook, or an iPad. You can also purchase paper or simple office supplies. Use the Ellison die cut or spiral binding machine or have an item laminated. If …
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Come Research With Us!
Do you remember a Research and Instruction Librarian coming in to your English 113 or FYS class? Or maybe it was Chemistry or Political Science. Your interactions don’t have to end in the classroom. Our R&I Librarians are available right here in the library in a variety of ways. You can schedule an appointment individually …
#HopeForFinalsWeek De-Stressor Events
There’s only one thing between you and Christmas Break and we’re here to help with some fun activities here at the Library and around campus. There’s #HopeForFinalsWeek after all!
Welcome students!
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! The Van Wylen Library is excited to welcome new and returning students back to campus! We have spent the summer getting ready for you. Make sure you start off the new school year right by taking advantage of all our services and resources. Over the summer, the …
Plan Ahead for Disruption of MeLCat Service
Many students and faculty take advantage of Hope’s participation in MeLCat, the virtual catalog that combines resources from more than 400 libraries throughout the state. Books, CDs, and DVDs are requested daily through MeLCat and are then delivered to the requesting patron. This service will not be available towards the end of the Fall Semester. …
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How do Students Use Library Books?
As the circulation of print books by students continues to decline and access to e-books become ubiquitous, the library is working to develop monograph collection strategies that consider the impact of new technologies on reading styles, communication preferences and learning outcomes. The Library is seeking to understand how Hope students are using library books and which formats they prefer (print or e-books). The library …
STUDENTS – DO YOU KNOW?
Editor’s note: This post by Gloria Slaughter, Technical Services Librarian at Van Wylen, is in response to an actual question posed by a student at the reference desk. You can contact Gloria at slaughterg@hope.edu: Question: Can I check out a book and a laptop at the same time? Short Answer: Of course! You may have …
Attention First Year Students! Take the HEDS Research Practices Survey
You can help improve the library by taking the HEDS Research Practices Survey. Check your email for the link. The survey is open until September 12. For 15 minutes of your time you will be entered for a raffle of participating Hope students for an iPad Mini or one of six $50 Amazon gift cards! …
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Attention First-year students and Seniors!
If you’re a first-year student or a senior, we need your help! The 2014 HEDS Research Methods Survey is currently underway and we need you to participate. This survey will help to improve research methods, help us assist you more effectively, and will update FYS functions. The survey is open March 20-April 24 and only takes …
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