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University Archives & Special Collections

University Archives and Special Collections are home to the records of Case Western Reserve University, and to Kelvin Smith Library’s rare books and manuscripts collections. 

 

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The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship

The Freedman Center technology is being refreshed. Users will have all new computers, including desktops with higher computing capacity; more software options, including packages for experimentation with generative AI; and staff will be available during set hours to answer questions without an appointment. 

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EXHIBIT

250 years of Jane Austen

Kelvin Smith Library, Special Collections, Hatch Reading Room, 2nd Floor

2025 is a celebration of 250 years of Jane Austen! KSL recognizes this momentous year with the exhibit Jane Austen's Library. The exhibit showcases 18th and 19th century books and manuscripts drawn from the library's extensive rare book collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to see early editions and other significant works from Jane Austen's theoretical library - what would likely have appeared on her bookshelf! The exhibit runs through May 29th.

Highlights

KSL introduces Scite AI Research Assistant

The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) at Case Western Reserve University is excited to introduce Scite, an AI-powered research assistant specifically tailored for students, faculty, and staff at research universities. Scite enhances research capabilities by offering unparalleled…

Participate in the Research Impact Challenge!

Enhance the visibility of your scholarship by participating in the Research Impact Challenge

Graduate and Professional students are invited to join Kelvin Smith Library for the Research Impact Challenge, a weeklong series of emailed activities to help you take control of…

Library Services for our new Alumni - Class of 2025!

Congratulations Class of 2025!

Check out some library resources that can help you into the future:

CWRU Alumni Library Accounts
Kelvin Smith Library and the Case Alumni Association currently collaborate to fund an offering of resources for your personal lifelong…