Digital Case

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Kelvin Smith Library, University Archives

Digital Case is Case Western Reserve University's Digital Library that provides openly accessible digitized special collections and archival materials from CWRU Libraries and regional partner institutions.

Digital Case is a multidisciplinary resource that can:

  • Provide unique and rich datasets
  • Supply distinctive primary sources
  • Deliver high quality downloadable materials along with their associated data
  • Serve as open-access learning materials​​

To learn more about Digital Case, view our Digitized Collections Research Guide or schedule a consultation with our Digital Collections Librarian at digitalcase@case.edu.

Digital Case is a part of the KSL Preservation Services Team

  • What type of material is in Digital Case?

    • Documents, photographs, oral histories, audiovisual materials, manuscripts, rare books, newspapers, and more!

  • Can I view and download materials from Digital Case?

    • Yes, all objects and their corresponding data are openly available for viewing and download at no-cost.

  • Can I use Digital Case for research, instruction, and datasets?

    • Yes, digital collections from Digital Case are widely used as a multi-disciplinary resource to supply distinctive primary sources for any subject area, serve as open-access learning materials, and provide unique and rich datasets.