The Kelvin Smith Library will create and curate metadata that is inclusive of people of all racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, national, and international backgrounds, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation, and disability. Through both newly created and reparative description work, we strive to provide a library catalog that demonstrates our commitment to promote a culture of human dignity, free of prejudice and discrimination.
CWRU Libraries’ Collection Diversity Framework
Librarians and library staff shall develop and provide access to collections that are inclusive of the needs of all persons in the community the libraries serve.
Digital Case Collections Management Policy
This document outlines the policies governing the acquisition, curation, management, and deaccessioning of materials in Digital Case.
KSL may accept some donations within the scope of the collection development needs of the university.
Guiding Principles for Location, Retention, and Disposition of Kelvin Smith Library Print Materials
Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) will consider the title’s format and its place in the historical record within the context of institutional research and teaching needs, inter-institutional collection commitments, preservation options, and the availability of items through alternative sources (online or print).
KSL Licensed E-Resources: Conditions of Use Policy
The purpose of this policy is to define how the Kelvin Smith Library responsibly supports the range of user privileges and to outline the requirements for the use of these resources for those authorized for access.
Scholarly Commons @ CWRU Administration & Policies
Scholarly Commons @ Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) serves as the university’s open access institutional repository (IR), providing access to scholarly and creative content from faculty, staff, and students, as well as hosting university sponsored journals and events. The following policies guide the management of this repository.
Streaming Films Acquisitions Policy
The licensing and acquisition of streaming films is complex due to the lack of industry standardization, pricing, and the variety of campus needs. The policy outlines factors considered in the acquisitions process, timeline expectations, and an outline of the process. Users can submit suggestions by the Video Request Form.