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.
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.
KSL Features - located on the first floor
A popular art form in Mexican culture, Alebrijes are colorful, imaginative creatures made from a mix of different animals. Organized by Lecturer of Spanish, Elena Fernandez, during the 2025 spring semester, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures hosted a workshop where CWRU students and staff made their own Alebrijes with guidance from local artist Héctor Castellanos Lara. On view on the 1st floor of KSL now to mid-August 2025.
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Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship Closes July 1 for Updates to Technology and Layout
The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship in Kelvin Smith Library will close on July 1 and reopen for the Fall 2025 semester with a new layout, upgraded technology, and new services for the campus community. During this period of transition, some specialized services will…
Prints from John James Audubon's Birds of America on exhibit
John James Audubon’s Birds of America is a landmark work in ornithological illustration, first published between 1827 and 1838. It is renowned for the life-sized prints that detail nearly 435 species of American birds, making it a treasure trove for both art enthusiasts and…
KSL Collection featured on national library magazine cover!
The June 2025 issue of College and Research Libraries News (C&RL News), the official newsmagazine and publication record of the Association of College & Research Libraries, featured "Porch Scene," a digitized image from CWRU’s Digital Case, on its cover.