Now the University Libraries and Art Museum
On May 6th, the University Libraries are welcoming in our new partners from the Grand Valley Art Museum and the extended Knowledge Market
May 6, 2026
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Help Shape the Future of the Libraries!
Your voice matters! Library visitors are invited to share feedback to help shape the spaces, services, and experiences at GVSU Libraries. Every response plays a role in guiding improvements, so take a moment to be heard!
Mar 23, 2026
Lemmen Library and Archives
Located on the Allendale campus, Lemmen Library and Archives in Seidman House has stunning views of the ravines from study areas.
Robert H. Merrill photographs
Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family.