Kelvin Smith Library

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to experience John James Audubon’s Birds of America through an exhibit at Kelvin Smith Library. First published between 1827 and 1838, Audubon’s Birds of America is renowned for the life-sized prints that detail nearly 435 species ...

Kelvin Smith Library is accepting course reserves requests for the fall 2025 semester. Accepted materials include books and audiovisual materials (DVDs, Blu-ray discs and CDs). Requests can be submitted via the form on the library’s website. The course reserves staff members recommend requests be s...

The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship in Kelvin Smith Library will close on July 1 and reopen for the Fall 2025 semester with a new layout, upgraded technology, and new services for the campus community. During this period of transition, some specialized services will be unavailable; KSL’s gen...

John James Audubon’s Birds of America is a landmark work in ornithological illustration, first published between 1827 and 1838. It is renowned for the life-sized prints that detail nearly 435 species of American birds, making it a treasure trove for both art enthusiasts and bird lovers. In December...

CWRU Libraries have transitioned to a new library services platform (LSP). Beginning today (June 23), the search interface for all libraries features a modernized interface with an enhanced user experience to improve search and discovery of library resources. This migration is in collaboration with ...

Kelvin Smith Library will introduce Scite, an AI-powered research assistant specifically tailored to Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff. Scite empowers researchers by helping overcome writer's block, facilitating quick revisions, and offering customizable citation styles in ...

The June 2025 issue of College and Research Libraries News (C&RL News), the official newsmagazine and publication record of the Association of College & Research Libraries, featured "Porch Scene," a digitized image from CWRU’s Digital Case, on its cover. This striking image is a part of the Works ...

The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) at Case Western Reserve University is excited to introduce Scite, an AI-powered research assistant specifically tailored for students, faculty, and staff at research universities. Scite enhances research capabilities by offering unparalleled access to scholarly literat...

Enhance the visibility of your scholarship by participating in the Research Impact Challenge Graduate and Professional students are invited to join Kelvin Smith Library for the Research Impact Challenge, a weeklong series of emailed activities to help you take control of your online scholarly prese...

Congratulations Class of 2025! Check out some library resources that can help you into the future: CWRU Alumni Library Accounts Kelvin Smith Library and the Case Alumni Association currently collaborate to fund an offering of resources for your personal lifelong learning. As a graduate of Case Wes...