Here's a few things to know about KSL as we begin a new academic year!
Collections of books, electronic resources, and more!
At Kelvin Smith Library, access thousands of resources, both physical and digital books, e-journals, databases, and multimedia to help you write the best academic papers, discover new interests, and explore your ideas. Search the collection!
Library Spaces
KSL is open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week during the academic year, with additional Friday and Saturday hours. Find cozy booths, supportive desk chairs and large tables, reservable rooms for individual study and group work, and quiet areas. Grab a snack at Cramelot Cafe or take a break in the Zen Zone, a leisure area on the first floor featuring coloring, puzzles, games, and other activities.
Scan and print, borrow equipment like cameras and recorders, use the Selfie Studio and specialized computing in the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship.
Library Events
Attend dynamic programming and events like monthly Game Nights, Therapy Dogs, instructional workshops, Special Collections and art exhibits, and wellness events. View the upcoming calendar and join us on CampusGroups. Be sure to follow KSL on Instagram, X, or Facebook and the Kelvin Smith Library Digitization Lab for insider content and event notifications!
Your Helpful Library Advisor
Having the ability to find, use, and evaluate information in order to make informed decisions is essential for a successful academic career. Research & Engagement librarians at Kelvin Smith Library support you in everything library-related (& more!) in person and virtually. They can help you in the following ways:
- How to access online resources, check out books, and navigate Kelvin Smith Library
- Help choosing an area of interest, narrowing down a research topic, and citing your sources
- Developing strategies to find quality resources, items, and information
- Find programs, workshops, and resources that interest you
Get to know the librarians and find who specializes in your area of study!
Online tutorials and “how to” guides
Explore librarian-created guides that will help you start your research in specific subjects, use library resources, equipment, and software. Browse self-paced, online research tutorials in the Instruction Hub.
We’ll see you soon in KSL!