Our policies are designed to foster an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and community to support the overall mission and values of Case Western Reserve University.
Borrowing and Electronic Access
Learn your rights and responsibilities when accessing and borrowing library resources, and understand how the library protects your personal data.
Collections and Open Scholarship
We build and manage our physical and digital collections according to our policies. Check out our user-friendly guides to understand CWRU's open access and publishing initiatives.
Freedman Center
The Freedman Center provides access to specialized hardware, software, and digitization tools to support digital research and creative projects for both campus members and visitors. Workstations are prioritized for patrons using these specialized tools.
Special Collections
To consult our rare and archival materials, create an Aeon account, present a photo ID, and schedule an appointment during reading room hours. The Hatch Reading Room is open to all for quiet study and exhibit viewing, though researchers actively using Special Collections materials receive priority seating.
Visitors, Patrons, and Building Access
These policies help ensure that all visitors have reliable and equitable access to our services, spaces, and collections.