Kelvin Smith Library

You are invited to a special faculty wellness event at Kelvin Smith Library!  On Wednesday, February 12, from 4 PM - 6 PM, we invite CWRU faculty to relax and unwind with us in a Valentine’s-themed celebration focused on faculty well-being. Enjoy appetizers and wine, chair massages provided by…

Through a series of hands-on workshops presented by the Digital Scholarship Team at Kelvin Smith Library, learn how open source digital tools allow you to explore research in new ways and advance the creation and communication of your scholarship.  All workshops are held at Kelvin Smith Library…

The campus libraries are looking for Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff to participate in a usability study of a new search tool. Tests will last about half an hour and take place at Kelvin Smith Library or the Health Education Campus. Fill out a form to indicate your…

The traditional start-of-the-semester Trivia Night will be held on Wednesday, January 29 from 7 to 9 PM in the Lower Lever Classroom (LL-06). Bring a team of up to 6 people, or join a team when you arrive. Each member of the winning team will receive $10 Amazon gift cards. Show off your trivia…

Each year, Case Western Reserve University honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a celebration that includes a range of activities including workshops, films, panel discussions and acclaimed speakers. In support of the MLK Celebrations, the library offers a selection of resources on the featured…

In an effort to streamline student ability to contribute and weigh in on library services on campus, Kelvin Smith Library and the Student Life Committee of the Undergraduate Student Government have launched a Library Advisory Committee. Students are invited to fill out the interest form if they…

The OhioLINK academic library consortium, which includes Case Western Reserve University, will transition to a new library services platform (LSP) in June 2025. The LSP is the suite of software that libraries use to acquire, manage and lend resources—as well as allowing users to search for, find…

The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship at Kelvin Smith Library announced the recipients of the 2024–25 Freedman faculty and student fellows. The annual fellowship program supports advancing digital scholarship research projects from Case Western Reserve University faculty and students. The…

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

Maximize your success during finals week with extended library hours and resources. Extended library hours From December 1 until December 17, KSL will be open 24 hours a day for those with a CWRU ID, with overnight access available on the first floor after midnight. View specific hours…