The intellectual heart of Hope's campus—advancing learning, teaching, and research through collection
08/06/2026
Curious how Hope College has looked throughout the decades? From fashion to campus traditions, our archives hold the stories that shaped us.
Archives and Special Collections is located on the lower level of Van Wylen Library. To explore more featured collections and uncover pieces of Hope’s history, visit hope.edu/archives to learn more or schedule a visit.
07/24/2026
Introducing our Technical Services Assistant, Emma. Her work is not public-facing; she works independently on tasks that may include cataloging, processing and handling books to prepare them for circulation and mending books that have been damaged and require repair. Thank you, Emma, for all your hard work this summer!
07/14/2026
The Archives and Special Collections Quarterly is published to share stories from within the collections, recent and upcoming programming by the Archives, and the work of researchers, especially Hope College students. You can read the latest Quarterly and past issues on the Hope College Digital Commons site. The link to the latest issue is available in the comments.
Check out our July book display featuring summer reading recommendations by our very own staff! All featured titles are available to check out with your HOPE ID. Stop by the main entrance to browse the full selection and find your next summer read!
06/18/2026
🌈 Somewhere Over the Rainbow 🌈
Display curated in partnership with PRISM, featuring a colorful collection of Q***r stories, voices, and experiences. Stop by Van Wylen Library, explore the display, and find your next favorite summer read.
05/05/2026
Today we celebrated our library senior staff with a luncheon. We will miss our seniors! We've appreciated all their support throughout the years. Thank you, Class of 2026!
05/04/2026
Congratulations to our graduating seniors from the Circulation Desk! 🎓
Read each senior spotlight to hear about their plans after graduation and their favorite memories from working at the library. In their honor, each student selected a book that has been added to our collection — all items are on display at the main entrance and available to check out.
05/03/2026
Congratulations to our graduating seniors from the Digital Media Lab! 🎓
Read each senior spotlight to hear about their plans after graduation and their favorite memories from working at the library. In their honor, each student selected a book that has been added to our collection — all items are on display at the main entrance and available to check out.