Events
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Special Collections & University Archives

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

 

Digital Scholarship workshop series
The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship

In the Freedman Center, the Digital Scholarship Team brings expertise and technology together in support of students, faculty and staff pursuing interdisciplinary, collaborative and experimental research and learning. Attend one (or all!) of the workshops available this fall that will allow you to explore new ways to advance your scholarship.

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EXHIBIT

Cleveland Salon

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

In the 1920s Cleveland, OH was an epicenter of modern artistic thought. The Cleveland Salon, 1920-1924 features work from painter William Sommer, poet Hart Crane, architect William Lescaze, and theater designer Richard Rychtarik. Featuring items from Kelvin Smith Library’s Hart Crane Collection, this exhibit shows how these artists influenced each other and their impact on national and international styles. Kelvin Smith Library Special Collections will host this exhibit, curated by Lawrence Waldman, Ph.D., from September 23, 2024 through December 6, 2024.

Highlights

Therapy Dogs are coming back!

Kelvin Smith Library will host a visit with therapy dogs on Monday, November 25, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first floor.

Build a study break into your day, and stop by the library to visit with a few furry friends! Therapy dogs are meant to provide affection,…

International Game Night @ KSL!

Join the Kelvin Smith Library on Wednesday, November 6 from 7pm - 9pm in the Freedman Center for a celebration of International Games Month!

This year, in addition to having our full board game library available to play featuring some of our International board games…

Pizza & Research

Don't let your upcoming assignments scare you! Come see the KSL librarians in the Cramelot Cafe on Wednesday, October 30 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Librarians will be giving away pizza and answering any library-related or research questions you have to ensure that this…