Kelvin Smith Library

The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its students through annual awards.  “Though an in-person ceremony could not be held this year, on behalf of our faculty and staff, I wish to extend our deepest congratulations to this…

As of May 15, 2020, KSL will begin licensing Kanopy films on a title-by-title basis, as a more cost effective model for providing this service. Please use this form to request films needed for your teaching and research. Requests will be limited to course-related materials or for doctoral…

In an effort to help Case Western Reserve University researchers maximize their scholarly impact, Kelvin Smith Library announces the Research Impact Challenge. From June 1 through June 5, participants in the challenge will receive a daily email with an activity that will help increase visibility…

Your KSL Research Services Librarian is available to assist with library resources and any of your research needs! Check out the following list of answers to frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 closure.  ●     Returning materials: Until the library announces plans to accept returned…

Each year, Kelvin Smith Library Student Book Collecting Contest puts a spotlight on collections entrants have assembled to match their interests and passions.While there will not be an opportunity to present the awards at a public event as planned, the winners will be recognized and rewarded and…

During the exceptional and challenging circumstances gripping the current research community, it has become more important than ever to have reliable, easy access to datasets and research materials. The Open Science Framework (OSF) is a data storage, sharing and project collaboration tool available…

On Monday, May 18, 2020, the CWRU Library catalog (catalog.case.edu) is being upgraded to new servers. The upgrade will take a majority of the day to complete, so if you need to search the library's catalog, please go to catalog.ohiolink.edu. If you have any questions, please contact our research…

The temporary closing of the Kelvin Smith Library has affected many of the services it traditionally offers, including the library’s ability to reproduce physical items, such as journal articles and book chapters from other libraries through interlibrary loan and OhioLINK. To compensate, Kelvin…

This week, the Case Western Reserve University community reflects on its legacy at the same time it navigates COVID-19, which will have an historic impact on campus and beyond. "The experiences endured by our campus during the COVID-19 pandemic have been nothing short of unprecedented. We have…

The Kelvin Smith Library's Student Book Collecting Contest is one that we look forward to each year, and are excited to learn about the collections the entrants have assembled to match their interests and passions. This year has brought a particularly delightful set of entries.   We are pleased…