Research Help

Research FAQ

In person Stop at our Reference Desk during library hours.

By Appointment To schedule, complete our appointment request form. Appointments are ideal for extensive research projects that require substantial time with a reference librarian.

Chat IM us to ask a quick question. Chat is available Monday through Thursday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 to 3:00, and Sundays 1:00 to 11:00.

Our screen names are:

• AOL: askvanwylen
• Yahoo! Messenger: askvanwylen
• MSN Messenger: askvanwylen@hotmail.com
• Google Talk: askvanwylen@gmail.com

Chat policies and technical support

E-mail Send your brief questions using our Ask a Librarian form.

Telephone Call us at 616-395-7904.

Hope's reference librarians are:

Rachel Bishop bishop@hope.edu x7299	Jane Currie currie@hope.edu x7124	Kelly Jacobsma jacobsma@hope.edu x7788
Dave O'Brien obriend@hope.edu x7791	Todd Wiebe wiebe@hope.edu x7268

Staff reserve the right to prioritize reference services based on Hope College affiliation.