Guide to Using Hekman Library Online

Today's Hours

Research Help

Research and Reference Assistance

We offer reference and research help in-person at the Research Assistance Desk, on the main (2nd) floor, Monday through Friday. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4:30pm and 6pm to 10pm and Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.

In addition to meeting with us at the Research Assistance Desk, you can:

  • Chat with a librarian or student research assistant (on the library homepage)
  • Call us: 616-526-6307

And anytime, you can:

And you're always welcome to check out our Get Connected! guide, which gives an orientation to the library's services and resources for both on-campus and distance students.



Librarians Group Photo June 2021
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Left to right, back row: Francene Lewis, David Malone (Library Dean), Katherine Swart;
Front row: Anne Harrison, Amanda Matthysse, Kathy DeMey, Sarah Kolk