Steelcase Library


Steelcase Library on the Pew Campus

GVSU’s Steelcase Library, located on the Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids, is equal parts traditional library and technologically-advanced learning environment.

Steelcase Spaces

The Reading Room at Steelcase Library

Reading Room

The beautiful reading room features a cathedral ceiling, quiet study areas, stained glass windows, and a current reference and periodical collection with emphasis in the subjects of business, education, law, Social Work, Public & Nonprofit Administration, engineering, and criminal justice.

Collaborative Work Space

Designed with collaborative learning in mind, the Steelcase Library offers workspaces for individuals and small teams, complete with movable furniture, white board walls, and semi-private workrooms during the day. At night, the space hosts the Knowledge Market, where students can get help with projects from highly-trained peers.

The collaborative work space is open even when Steelcase Library is closed. Check the facilities website to see the hours for DeVos Building A.

Knowledge Market at Steelcase

Subject Librarians

Our librarians have subject expertise and are ready to meet with you one-on-one to help with your research assignment. Make an appointment today.

Knowledge Market

Peer Consultants work one-on-one or in small groups to develop your research strategies and writing skills. Interested? Learn more about the Knowledge Market.

The ASRS at Steelcase - Spot

Automated Storage & Retrieval System

Steelcase Library's collection covers Business, Law, Social Work, Public & Nonprofit Administration, Engineering, Education, and Criminal Justice. The entire circulating collection is housed in an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). Browsing the collection is done using our online catalog, and books are retrieved automatically when requested, and are available for pickup at the Steelcase service desk.

Dorothy A. Johnson Collection for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Collection

The Johnson Collection comprises one of the most comprehensive collections on philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit leadership initiative in the nation. It is Michigan's only comprehensive library on the subjects of philanthropy and volunteerism. The collection supports the mission of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, scholarly research by students and faculty in the School of Public & Nonprofit Administration and other academic departments, the University's Development Division, and members of Michigan's nonprofit community.


Steelcase Library is in Building A of the DeVos Center (#3 on the campus map) and is adjacent to the carillon (bell/clock) tower. Parking for the Library is available in the Seward Lot between Winter and Seward Streets, with access from Fulton Street. Additional parking is available in the Watson Lot behind Secchia Hall.

Bldg. A, 401 W Fulton St.,
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 331-6799

 

Directions to Pew Campus

Map of the Pew Campus


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