Lillian and Milford Harris Library

Two students sitting in front of glass wall reading Harris Library

The Lillian and Milford Harris Library is one of a few libraries in the country dedicated entirely to social work literature and scholarship.

The staff at the Harris Library is dedicated to helping you secure the information you need to succeed. Don't hesitate to reach out.

Local phone: 216.368.2302
Toll free: 800.944.2290 (ask for the Harris Library at Ext. 2302)
Fax: 216.368.6624

Reference email: harrisref@case.edu
Physical location: Mandel School, room 175


Fall 2024 Hours

August 26 - December 6

Monday -Thursday:  8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday:  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mandel School Fall Break Hours (November 25 - 27)

Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Library closed

Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 29  – Thanksgiving Holiday
Saturday, November 30 – Thanksgiving Weekend
Sunday, December 1 – Thanksgiving Weekend


Electronic Resources

All e-journals, e-books, and research databases are available to the Mandel School and CWRU communities. Please remember to use Single Sign-On (SSO) or VPN to access these resources from off campus.

Research Assistance

Librarians are available to conduct virtual research consultations by email, phone or Zoom. We continue to offer library instruction and faculty support.

Do you have further questions? Please contact us:

E-mail: harrisref@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-2302
Zoom: by request

Meet the staff

Samantha C. Skutnik
Director / Librarian
216.368.2283
samantha.skutnik@case.edu

M.L.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
B.A., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Kristen Kirchgesler
Web Services Librarian
216.368.1658
kristen.arbutiski@case.edu or kristen1@case.edu

M.S.I., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
B.A., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.

Robert Carroll
Engagement and Instruction Librarian
216.368.3349
robert.carroll2@case.edu

M.L.I.S, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
B.A., University of California, San Diego, CA.

Lena Ford
Circulation & Access Services Coordinator
216.368.2155
lena.ford@case.edu

Debora Morris
Executive Assistant to the Director
216.368.2293
debora.morris@case.edu