Recently I had the pleasure of taking an Innovation Foundation Workshop with facilitators from the Office of Possibilities. It was a great opportunity to learn more about how creativity and process can cultivate an environment where teams have fun solving problems. Here are 5 takeaways from my experience. 1. Make sure everyone involved in the …
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Meet with a Librarian Today!
The cold of winter may be upon us, but the semester is just starting to heat up. As deadlines for research papers and other assignments are fast approaching, the library is here to help get you through the final push. Consider scheduling a one-on-one consultation with a librarian who will help you explore your topic …
Welcome Back, Students!
First year students—welcome! Returning students—welcome back! The staff at Van Wylen Library are excited for the new school year and want to make sure you are in the know regarding everything the library has to offer. During the course of your studies at Hope, you will be in need of quality information from an array …
Library Services During COVID-19
Library Rules Under COVID-19 Masks (covering both nose and mouth) are required in all public areas & classrooms. Do not move the furniture. One person per study room. No exceptions! Eat only in: Cup & Chaucer and Private Study Rooms. Study carrels only while eating; masks on otherwise. Must physically distance from others (6 feet …
Hope College Library Remote Services
Until further notice, the Van Wylen Library and Theil Research Center are closed to the public, including to students, faculty and staff. We are committed to supporting both students and faculty remotely as classes move online. A large amount of our material is already online. Search Primo and limit results to “available online”. Remember that …
Welcome to the New School Year! Part 1
We are so happy to have new and returning students on campus! This will be a great year. The library can assist you in many ways. Though we have thousands of books you can check out, we also have a number of services and spaces to help you excel this year. Research Help Stop in …
Library resources during weather shutdown
While Van Wylen Library will be closed through Thursday morning, you can keep up with your research during the polar vortex. Many of our resources are available online through the library website. Remember, if you are off campus you may be prompted to log in with your 1Hope username and password to access online materials. …
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Google Scholar & Library Holdings
What’s in Your Library ToolKit? Google Scholar & Van Wylen Library Holdings We probably don’t need to remind you about Google Scholar, a great supplement to the hundreds of databases that Van Wylen librarians license for the Hope Community. What you may not know is that we send Google Scholar our journal holdings on a …
MeLCat down beginning March 1
In July 2018 the library will be launching a new discovery system. This system (replacing both The MightyFind and HopeCat) will provide a user-centered, single-search system with greatly enhanced functionality. As part of this launch we need to suspend MeLCat borrowing effective Thursday, March 1. The good news is there’s no need to panic! We …
Laptops, Cameras and Calculators, Oh My!
What equipment can you borrow from the library? Are you wondering if there is a Macbook, Chromebook, or GoPro camera available right now? Did you know we lend graphing calculators as well as headphones? The NEW Equipment Lending LibGuide shows exactly what equipment we have at the Media Deskon the second floor and also what …