The Nelis R. Kampenga University Archives houses three separate but complementary collections: University records, Portage County Historical Society collections, and Area Research Center collections. Guides to Local History and Genealogy Research are also available in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Faculty, staff, students, and researchers are encouraged to use the Archives. Most of the materials in the Archives are accessible to patrons with legitimate research interests without restrictions. Some materials are restricted and accessible only with special permission. Archival materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives reading area. Microfilm and photocopy services are available. Some university records are accessible through the library's catalog.