About GVSU Digital Collections
The University Libraries’ Digital Collections provides online access to unique materials including:
- Highlights from Special Collections and University Archives.
- Materials from University departments and groups.
- Digital projects made with community partners.
DIGITAL PROJECTS
The University Libraries collaborates with partners to document West Michigan regional History. These digital archives can include images, records, ephemera, oral histories, and other media.
Digital Project partners collaborate on a project plan that:
- Outlines the scope and contents of the project. Defines the responsibilities of each partner.
- Sets project timelines and goals.
Our Digital Collection Development Policy guides our selection of projects.
To partner on a digital project, email collections@gvsu.edu.
COPYRIGHT
We make materials available in our Digital Collections for research, teaching, and learning. Many of these works are under copyright, even though they are available online. GVSU owns copyright to some works in our collection. For others, the original creator, their descendants, or a third party holds copyright. You must get permission from the copyright holder to reproduce items from Digital Collections outside of fair use.