Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) welcomes individuals who have personal research needs and offers the collections for browsing, reading and scanning. Acceptable Use policy applies to all community visitors. Not all KSL resources are available for community visitor use.
Library Building Access
KSL is open to community visitors during designated hours throughout the week. See the KSL Hours page or call the KSL Service Center at 216.368.3506 for current community visitor access hours. Please note that library hours may be reduced during holidays and academic break periods. In accordance with KSL’s ID Policy, all community visitors must present a valid photo ID at the door in order to enter the building.
Note: University policy requires that individuals 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. Unaccompanied minors needing assistance with government information or government publications should contact a Research Services Librarian or staff at the Service Center desk prior to visiting the library.
Computer Access
There are four designated computers available for community access at KSL. Community visitors are allowed 2 hours of computer use per day. To login to a computer or extend their time, community visitors will need to visit the KSL Service Center and present their photo ID. Visitor computers shut down 30 minutes prior to the end of community visitor access hours for the day. Login access ends 60 minutes prior to the end of community visitor access hours for the day.
General Library Privileges
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Computers in the Library are for educational research purposes and library resources are not to be used for commercial endeavors. Electronic content licenses are for personal educational use only.
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Remote access to electronic content is currently restricted to CWRU faculty, students, and staff. Community visitors may use designated community visitor computers at CWRU libraries to view electronic content.
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wepa Print Network is the printing option at KSL. Printing payment may be made at the wepa kiosk with credit/debit card (with service fee), or a reusable $5 wepa card (pre-loaded with $5 in printing credit) may be purchased with cash only.
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Community visitors may use library materials within the library - though some in-house resources carry restrictions.
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Free scanning to email or USB drive is also available.
Community Borrowing
Community visitors with a valid library card from OhioLINK and SearchOhio institutions (including Cuyahoga County Public Library) may borrow books from Kelvin Smith Library. Please see the borrowing policies webpage.