Closure Notice

Seidman House will be closed to research during late May and early June 2021 due to an HVAC replacement project. During that period our collections will not be accessible to researchers or staff, and we will be unable to accommodate research visits or reference requests. Please contact collections@gvsu.edu or rupinskl@gvsu.edu for further information.

Special Collections and University Archives is open by appointment to GVSU community members only.

Request an Appointment Online.

We encourage all researchers to send reference questions to rupinskl@gvsu.edu.

Seidman House contains the University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives. A large quiet study area with open work tables and comfortable seating overlooks the wooded ravines. Visitors to Seidman House can view displays of our rare books and archives and gain research access to our collections.

Quiet Study

The study space features floor to ceiling windows that look out over the wooded ravine.

Displays

Rotating exhibits display highlights from our rare book and archival collections.

Reading Room

In the Reading Room, visitors can read and study rare books and archives.

Special Collections and University Archives collects, preserves, and shares rare and distinguished book collections and historical records, photographs, media, and artwork to support excellent teaching, high-impact student learning, and active scholarship at Grand Valley State University.