Kelvin Smith Library

Kelvin Smith Library is accepting course reserve requests for the spring 2023 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…

Kelvin Smith Library has launched Scholarly Commons @ Case Western Reserve University, an open access institutional repository dedicated to showcasing CWRU faculty, staff and student scholarship. This new system allows the library to make Case Western Reserve student, faculty and staff creative and…

Do you often find yourself browsing for videos that can simplify concepts from one of your lectures? Are highlighters a permanent fixture in your hand when preparing for exams? Often, classroom instruction doesn't match your particular learning preference (whether auditory, visual or hands-on),…

Kelvin Smith Library will be open 24 hours a day/seven days a week during the final exam period from Sunday, Dec. 11, to the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 21, for those with Case Western Reserve University IDs. The 24/7 access will require library patrons to move to the first floor at…

In response to World AIDS Day (Dec. 1), and the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Dec.10), members of the Case Western Reserve University community are encouraged to celebrate inclusivity and human rights by making tarot cards. Join Kelvin Smith Library for an…

KSL is extending hours during finals!  Beginning on Sunday, December 11, KSL will be open 24 hours until Wednesday, December 21 for the last day of finals when we will close at 5 PM. Twenty-four hour service will remain on the first floor of the library. Best of luck on final exams and enjoy your…

Join KSL for an end of the semester craft activity featuring art, fate, food, and giveaways!  In response to National Human Rights Month and World AIDS Day, create your own tarot card for the purpose of celebrating inclusivity, human rights, as a creative outlet, or for whatever your heart…

Take a wellness break with therapy dogs at KSL! Back by popular demand the K9 Caring Angels Therapy Dogs are returning to KSL. These certified dogs and handlers are a volunteer group specially trained to provide affection, comfort, and support to those who need it. One more date is…

Kelvin Smith Library’s hours will operate an adjusted schedule ahead, during and after the Thanksgiving holiday. Adjusted hours are as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 23: early close at 3 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 24-Saturday, Nov. 26: ClosedSunday, Nov. 27: Opens at noon and resumes normal 24/5 access…

Back by popular demand, K9 Caring Angels Therapy dogs will return to Kelvin Smith Library for two more visits this semester. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to the library to meet the dogs: Today (Nov. 15) from 2 to 5 p.m.Monday, Dec. 12, from noon to 3…