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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 9d

DID YOU KNOW: Open Access publishing removes paywalls from research?

Open Access emerged to make scholarly research freely available to everyone.

Since 2017, our library's Open Access Fund has supported 35 articles by Hope faculty in Gold OA journals.
#OAweek #hopecollege

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 10d

Check out our Halloween DVD display --- if you dare...

1. Pick a DVD from our spooky display.
2. Bring it to the Circulation Desk to check it out.
3. Don't have a DVD player? No problem, you can borrow one there too!

#Library #Hopecollege #Halloween

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 13d

Hope College Library Celebrates Open Access Week! Join us in recognizing those in the Hope community who contribute to the open sharing of knowledge. #OAweek #hopecollege #academiclibrary

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 16d

DID YOU KNOW? The Library is for everyone in the community.

We are hosting two events, Saturday, October 18th, from 10:30am-noon.

From checking out photos and yearbooks from Hope’s history to enjoying stories and crafts as a family, we’ve got something for everyone this weekend! #onebigweekend

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 17d

Today is Ask an Archivist Day! While we always want to answer any question you may have, we collected some of our most asked and favorite ones to share with you today. #AskAnArchivist #hopecollege #hopecollegelibrary Follow this link for details: sample-for-camp.my.canva.site/ask-an-archi...

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 18d

Ever wonder what Hope College looked like 100 years ago? Explore letters, photos, and pieces of campus history in the Hope College Archives and Special Collections - located on the lower level of Van Wylen Library!

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 20d

Come see the new display at Van Wylen Library!
In collaboration with HAIC, this exhibit highlights artists and authors who challenge assumptions and celebrate the creativity within disabled experiences.
#invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Come see the new display at Van Wylen Library!
This exhibit explores the intersection of disability and creativity — highlighting work by disabled artists and authors whose voices have too often been overlooked or misrepresented. #invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Oct 3

October is American Archives Month!

Archives collect, preserve and make available unique records and materials with historical or informational value, providing evidence of our shared history.

hope.edu/library/arch...

#americanarchivesmonth #hopecollege

Did You Know: October is American Archives Month! Come visit Hope College Archives and Special Collections to explore the stories of past people of Hope or share yours. We are located on the lower level. Swipe to see a map.

Map of the lower level with arrow pointing to the Archives and Special Collections office on the far right side of the building

Photograph of the front entry to the Archives and Special Collections space.

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 28

The Library has partnered with the CIT Office to highlight six key areas that promote comprehensive digital awareness. We are highlighting practical tips and actions you can take each day to minimize your digital risks and maintain security. bit.ly/2025OCT

October 2025

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 24

Join us for Community Reading Hour! Thurs, Oct 2, 11am–noon in the Pine Grove. Bring a blanket & your favorite book for an hour of quiet reading. Snacks, drinks, and a raffle for I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Let’s slow down & read together.

#readmorebooks #readersgonnaread

Image displaying people gathered around reading in a park. Community Reading Hour on Thursday, October 2, from 11am-12pm in the Pine Grove.

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 23

Our Digital Media Lab staff can help you learn command shortcuts to save time and boost productivity. What’s one shortcut you’d like to learn?

Stop by the DML on the 2nd floor of the library, or explore more project-related Digital Skills Tips at hope.edu/dml

Keyboard Shortcuts: How to Capture a Screenshot on Mac vs Windows

Menu Options: Rectangle snip, window snip, full-screen snip, free-form snip. The screenshot will appear in your clipboard. Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot

Mac Screenshot: Press the Shift, Command and 4 Keys simultaneously on your keyboard

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 22

How do you feel about AI—excited, curious, uneasy? We’ve partnered with the Critical Issues Symposium to highlight books and resources on this complex topic. Stop by the library to check out the display, vote in our sticker poll and grab a book to explore more. #ArtificialIntelligence #criticalissue

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 19

Every book tells a story, and this month we’re spotlighting Latino voices that deserve to be heard. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Van Wylen Library, browse the display, flip through the pages, and discover a story that speaks to you.

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

We welcomed Mittens, the new MeLCat mascot, to Van Wylen Library! Mittens is visiting 430 libraries to celebrate MeLCat’s 20th anniversary. MeLCat lets you request books, DVDs, and CDs from other libraries, delivered to Hope for pickup! search.mel.org

A hand holds up a cartoon cutout of a smiling cat character wearing glasses, a green messenger bag, and a badge labeled 'Mel' in front of the Gordon and Margaret Van Wylen Library, a tall red-brick building with large windows under a bright blue sky.

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here are some of the Digital Media Lab's September Events!

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 7

#hopecollege

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 4

Come check out the Women's Suffrage Exhibit curated by Anna Stowe! It can be found in the Lower Level of the Van Wylen by Archives and Special Collections.
#hopecollege #womenssuffrage #studentresearch

Image 1 (Timeline)
Timeline poster titled ‘Michigan’s Battle for the Ballot’ showing key moments in state suffrage history from 1835 to the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Image 2 (Suffrage tent)
Poster titled ‘Vote for Woman Suffrage and Democracy at Home’ with a photo of women at an Equal Suffrage Society tent in Holland, Michigan, promoting voting rights between 1912 and 1918.

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 2

Digital Media Lab (DML) Tip Tuesday!
Quick Canva tip: Download smarter, not harder.

We will share digital skills tips every Tuesday. Do you have any suggestions? Comment below. #canvatips #hopecollege

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ope! Lemme just sneak right past ya, gotta check this out. The second floor display has some great guides to campus resources and tips on local culture, so come brush up on your Midwestern Slang and prepare yourself for Third Winter. #ope #hollandmi

Image of book display with a sign above that says: Ope! Welcome to Hope!

Image of squirrel with quote: A guide to campus resources and tips on local culture!

Sign of Holland Seasons. We had summer. We are currently at False Fall, our Second Summer is coming, then Actual Fall, etc

Sign showing Midwestern Slang and definitions.

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 19

We hosted our 3rd Annual Open House today, inviting new and returning faculty and staff to meet with each department, ask questions, try an AI or Not test, Virtual Reality demos, and more. Thank you for stopping by today!

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join the library team THIS FRIDAY, July 25, 11 am-12 pm in the Pine Grove for Community Reading Hour! We'll have snacks, drinks, extra blankets and chairs (or BYO), and books that you can check out (plus free giveaways for a lucky few!).

Rain location: Cup & Chaucer in Van Wylen.

Community Reading Hour Flyer: Join us for a peaceful hour of silent reading in the Pine Grove. Bring a book you love or borrow one of ours!
July 25th at 11AM
Rain Location: Cup and Chaucer in the Van Wylen Library
- Free 2025 Big Read books
- Summer reads to check out
- Bring comfy seating
- Snacks provided
- All Hope students, faculty & staff welcome

Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 10

We’ve got some fresh summer reading recommendations brought to you by the Van Wylen Library staff! Dystopian sci-fi, romance, nature writing, historical murder mysteries – we’ve got a little something for everyone, so grab a good book and soak up the sun!

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 3

We will be closed for the 4th of July holiday. You can access more information about our hours, resources, and available services at hope.edu/library.

Photo of the front entrance of the library with AI-generated fireworks above the building. Closed 4th of July.

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Hope College Library @vanwylenlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 19

The Nature Writing display on the second floor features essays, memoirs, and nonfiction about humanity’s relationship with the natural world. From classics like Walden to graphic novels about the Hidden Life of Trees, these books are perfect for reading outdoors this summer!

A photograph of a Nature Writing display of books with different style leaves around the border of the display.

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