Automotive Department, ca. 1965. Photo donated by Donna Jones.

The University Archives and Records Management Reading Room is located in the FLITE Special Collections Room (FLITE 220). Because of the unique materials and the program mandate to preserve those materials, there are special rules concerning use that do not apply to the general library collection.

We are here to assist you in your research to the best of our ability. Limited reference materials are available in the Special Collections room in FLITE including material from the Michigan Collection, Ferris Collection and Special Collections. Materials are non-circulating and may only be used under direct supervision of UARMP (University Archives and Records Management Program) staff. Photocopying is done by staff. For further information on using the University Archives, please review the Guidelines for Use of the Ferris State University Archives.

The UARMP typically provides reference service from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m; 1:00 - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and by appointment. Occasionally because of illness, vacations, or university commitments, the UARMP may lack sufficient staff to supervise the reading room. Patrons wishing to visit are therefore urged to contact the department prior to their visit.

We are planning renovations for a new facility in the Alumni Building, the oldest standing building on the campus. Many of the archival collections are currently housed offsite, and may require up to 48 hours retrieval notice.