Gerald Ford Library

Also known as: Gerald R Ford Library, FORD LIB

Gerald Ford Library is a library/museum building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1000 BEAL AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 2 floors. The building code is FORD LIB, used in class schedules and room assignments. It houses Conference Room 10, Conference Room A, Conference Room B, Audiovisual Research and 2 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Gerald Ford Library is approximately 31 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Library Building.

Official website: Gerald Ford Library

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1981 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Jickling, Lyman & Powell
• Style: Late Modern
• Named for: Gerald R. Ford, 38th President, U-M class of 1935
• Notable: Unique split system: library in Ann Arbor, museum in Grand Rapids; 50,000 sq ft
• Primary use: Presidential archives and research
• Did you know: Gerald Ford played center at Michigan Stadium (team MVP 1934) before becoming the 38th President. He also taught political science at U-M in 1977, the only US president to teach at the university.

Departments & Services

• Conference Room 10
• Conference Room A
• Conference Room B
• Audiovisual Research
• Director S Office
• Researcher Orientation

Nearby Buildings

• Bentley Historical Library 382 ft (117 m)
• Lurie Biomedical Engineering 386 ft (118 m)
• Engineering Auxiliary Building EAB 599 ft (183 m)
• Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building 617 ft (188 m)
• Gerstacker Building 730 ft (0.2 km)

Other Library/Museum Buildings

• Museum of Art
• Bentley Historical Library
• Buhr Building
• Hatcher Graduate Library
• Shapiro Library

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gerald Ford Library located?

Gerald Ford Library is located at 1000 BEAL AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.28851809130435, -83.71226945217393.

What departments or services are in Gerald Ford Library?

Gerald Ford Library houses Conference Room 10, Conference Room A, Conference Room B, Audiovisual Research, Director S Office, Researcher Orientation.

How many floors does Gerald Ford Library have?

Gerald Ford Library has 2 floors.

How do I find Gerald Ford Library on the University of Michigan campus?

Gerald Ford Library is located on Central Campus at 1000 BEAL AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 31 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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