Kelvin Smith Library

In 2021, Case Western Reserve University’s Kelvin Smith Library acquired the archive from Karamu House, the oldest African-American producing theater in the United States known for nurturing the careers of Ruby Dee, Robert Guillaume and Langston Hughes. The archive consists of records of the…

Faculty, staff, and students now have access to all journal titles from Taylor & Francis - adding over 2,000 new online journal titles to the CWRU Libraries collections. The need to provide access was driven by library user suggestions and turnaway data across the journals package. The Kelvin…

Explore digital scholarship tools at library workshops this spring Kelvin Smith Library will offer a Digital Scholarship Workshop Series this spring to introduce participants to the powerful concepts, methods and tools of digital scholarship that may not be covered in regular instruction. This…

Each year, Case Western Reserve University honors Martin Luther King, Jr.—the holiday, the man and the legacy—with a celebration that includes a range of activities including workshops, films, panel discussions and acclaimed speakers. View the library’s Guide featuring Tiffany Cross, American…

Chabad at CWRU invites the campus community to a Grand Menorah Celebration in honor of Chanukah, featuring an 8-foot menorah handcrafted by some Case Western Reserve University students. There will be hot drinks, latkes and more. The event will take place today (Dec. 11) from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at…

Kelvin Smith Library is accepting course reserve requests for the spring 2024 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. Staff recommend requests be submitted by Tuesday,…

Undergraduate and graduate students at Case Western Reserve University are encouraged to take a minute to step away from studying for final exams at a wellness break—hosted by Kelvin Smith Library, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and University Health and Counseling Services. The event—held…

Join us for a variety of de-stress events, dedicated relaxation spaces, and online resources at Kelvin Smith Library. Library Events Therapy Dogs  December 4th from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; KSL 1st floor. Finals Week Wellness Break Monday, December 11th from 11 to 2 p.m. KSL 2nd floor, Dampeer Room Food,…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to stop by Kelvin Smith Library Monday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to meet therapy dogs. This event allows students, faculty and staff to destress together while enjoying the company of local therapy dogs. View the event…

Kelvin Smith Library presents the 5th edition of the Art of STEM Competition and Exhibit that showcases scientific work through creative visuals and explanations. Case Western Reserve University faculty, students and staff, Cleveland Institute of Art students who collaborate with a member of the…