Lillian and Milford Harris Library

Two students sitting in front of glass wall reading Harris Library

The Lillian and Milford Harris Library is one of a few libraries in the country dedicated entirely to social work literature and scholarship.

The staff at the Harris Library is dedicated to helping you secure the information you need to succeed. Don't hesitate to reach out.

Local phone: 216.368.2302
Toll free: 800.944.2290 (ask for the Harris Library at Ext. 2302)
Fax: 216.368.6624

Reference email: harrisref@case.edu
Physical location: Mandel School, room 175


Fall 2024 Hours

August 26 - December 15

Monday -Thursday:  8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday:  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Winter Break 2024-25

Library Open

Monday, December 16 - Friday, December  20
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Library Closed 

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Library Closed but online help available

Email, phone and Zoom research help from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, January 2 & Friday January 3, 2025

Library Closed 

Saturday, January 4 & Sunday, January 5

Library Open

Monday, January 6 – Friday January 10
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, January 13 - 8am - 7pm – (normal spring semester hours resume)

Library Closed 

Saturday, January 11 & Sunday, January 12
Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 
 


Electronic Resources

All e-journals, e-books, and research databases are available to the Mandel School and CWRU communities. Please remember to use Single Sign-On (SSO) or VPN to access these resources from off campus.

Research Assistance

Librarians are available to conduct virtual research consultations by email, phone or Zoom. We continue to offer library instruction and faculty support.

Do you have further questions? Please contact us:

E-mail: harrisref@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-2302
Zoom: by request

Meet the staff

Samantha C. Skutnik
Director / Librarian
216.368.2283
samantha.skutnik@case.edu

M.L.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
B.A., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Kristen Kirchgesler
Web Services Librarian
216.368.1658
kristen.arbutiski@case.edu or kristen1@case.edu

M.S.I., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
B.A., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.

Robert Carroll
Engagement and Instruction Librarian
216.368.3349
robert.carroll2@case.edu

M.L.I.S, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
B.A., University of California, San Diego, CA.

Lena Ford
Circulation & Access Services Coordinator
216.368.2155
lena.ford@case.edu

Debora Morris
Executive Assistant to the Director
216.368.2293
debora.morris@case.edu