December 19, 2026: The Mary Idema Pew Library will be open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The Frey Library, Steelcase Library, and Lemmen Library will all be closed. 


Using the Libraries

We provide support for GVSU students, faculty, and staff online and in-person.
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Popular Reading

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Need a fun read? Check out our popular reading collection!

Library of Things

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We have more than just books to check out! Explore our Library of Things!

Group Study Rooms

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Print and Scan

Printing and Scanning at the library.

Study Spaces

Find the perfect place to work.

Computing

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Highlights from the University Libraries


Library News

Library Summer Scholars Program

Library Summer Scholars Program

Applications are open for the 2026 GVSU Library Scholars Summer program!

Nov 12, 2025

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Mary Idema Pew Library

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The Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons is the intellectual heart of the Allendale Campus.

Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs

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Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine.



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