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Kelvin Smith Library is the main library supporting the teaching and research of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kelvin Smith Library opened in 1996 as the central library for the university, with a focus on collaborative spaces for its researchers. The 30 miles of compact shelving, custom furniture groupings, abundant light, striking interior design, are just some of the hallmarks of the building. KSL and its branch libraries and satellite collections has a combined collection strength of over 1.7 million items. It manages collections and services for the College of Arts and Sciences, the Case School of Engineering, the Weatherhead School of Management, and central administration. One of the 6 original founders of OhioLINK, the state academic consortium, Case contributes to resource sharing and offers the wealth of the OhioLINK 45-million item shared collections to its faculty, staff, and students. Architectural and design details about the Kelvin Smith Library building are available on the KSL homepage at http://library.case.edu/ksl/services/facilities/index.html

09/17/2026

Learn how to book a study room with our next episode of KSL: Explained 🙇💻📖

Just find KSL on the Spartan Reservation System, enter some information, and you’ve got yourself a private room!

09/14/2026

🐶Therapy dogs are BACK at KSL! Stop by on Monday, September 28th, from 1-2:30 p.m. for comfort and support from our furry friends 🐾

RSVP on CampusGroups for a reminder!

09/10/2026

Congratulations to our four Dunkin’ gift card winners from our follow contest! 🥳🍩☕️ Wishing everyone a fantastic semester!

And as always, if you need help, just ASKSL! 📚

09/09/2026

🥳🎂You're invited to celebrate 20 years of the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship!📱💻

🎈Join us in the Freedman Center in Kelvin Smith Library on Friday, September 25, from 1-4:30 p.m. for technology demonstrations, a reception, a digital exhibit, and faculty retrospectives and presentations that showcase two decades of digital scholarship at .🎊

🎁RSVP by visiting bit.ly/KSL_FC20🥂

09/08/2026

Grad Students❗Do you need a quiet, dedicated spot to study this year? Apply for a study carrel—your own assigned desk in KSL for the academic year!

🔗 Submit your request now at bit.ly/KSL_studycarrel26

The form will remain open until Tuesday, September 22. Selected applicants will be notified via email after the deadline.📚

09/03/2026

👋 Welcome to KSL: Explained, our new series covering all the library basics you should know!

Our first episode focuses on the general layout and features of the building. Tune in every other Thursday for new episodes!

08/27/2026

How does a story become news? 📰

Find out on Tuesday, September 8 at "Reporting the Truth in a Post-Truth World," a panel discussion on the realities of reporting today and adapting to technological change.

Featured panelists include Denise Polverine, part-time lecturer at CWRU and vice president and publisher at Cleveland Magazine, and Chris Mosby, executive director of The Land.

AllAppetizers and drinks will be provided. RSVP via the following link for an email reminder and more details: bit.ly/KSL_NewsPanel

08/25/2026

📅KSL's September events are almost here! RSVP to the ones that catch your eye on CampusGroups for an email reminder via the link in our bio or by visiting bit.ly/KSL_Events

💡Game Night: Trivia! - 9/2
Show off your skills and compete in teams to win a gift card! Reserve your spot soon -- we're expected to fill up!

📰Reporting the Truth in a Post-Truth World - 9/8
Join us for a panel discussion with local journalists on today's media landscape.

📚Library skills table in Tinkham Veale University Center - 9/10
Chat with a librarian on how best to utilize your campus libraries.

👀Follow contest winners announced - 9/10
Check back to see if you won one of our 4 Dunkin' gift cards. Haven't entered yet? Check out our pinned contest post.

💻The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship's 20th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Fellows Forum - 9/25
Join us in celebrating 20 years of innovation with a reception, special digital exhibit, and our annual faculty fellow presentations. We're keeping the party going all semester with our fall digital scholarship workshop series! Every one you attend enters you to win a gift card. See eligible workshops by visiting bit.ly/KSL_DSWorkshops

🐕Therapy Dogs at KSL! - 9/28
Need some support? Miss your pets at home? Stop by KSL and spend time petting some very good dogs.

Tap the events link in our bio or visit bit.ly/KSL_Events for more event details! See you soon!💙

08/21/2026

🍂🌻Fall hours🍁🎃

We open at 12 p.m. on Sunday and remain open 24 hours a day through Thursday. Friday hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We will be closed on Labor Day (September 7) and during Thanksgiving Break (November 26-28).

During Fall Break (October 19-20), we will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stay tuned for extended midterms and finals hours posts. 👀

And, as always, our online resources are available 24/7. Have a great semester, Spartans!

08/17/2026

Our follow contest giveaway is LIVE on Instagram!🥳

Follow us and comment on our pinned post to enter to win a gift card! See more details at bit.ly/KSL_Contest

instagram.com/p/DcI_PZLjS8x/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Address

Case Western Reserve University, 11055 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44106

Telephone

+12163683506

Website

https://case.edu/library/, http://linktr.ee/kelvinsmithlibrary

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