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Kelvin Smith Library 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

10/15/2026

📆 Your guide to library events with KSL: Explained!

Earn explore credit by taking a study break and checking out what’s going on at KSL. Check out the link in our bio or bit.ly/KSL_Events to see what’s happening when you’re usually here, and keep an eye out for our spring events — coming soon! 👀

10/12/2026
10/06/2026

👔🧥 This Homecoming and alumni weekend, discover (or reminisce on) what past students wore on campus! 👚👗

Visit Kelvin Smith Library and check out the special University Archives pop-up exhibit, featuring fashion and past anniversary celebrations, located on the first floor.

10/01/2026
📅KSL's October events are almost here! RSVP to the ones that catch your eye on CampusGroups for an email reminder via th...
09/29/2026

📅KSL's October 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

🤖 Intro to photogrammetry with Agisoft Metashape - 10/6
Learn how to make 3D models using just your phone and the Freedman Center. Don’t miss our last digital scholarship workshop of the semester, and your last chance to enter to win gift cards and swag just for attending!

🎲 Game night: Lotería! - 10/7
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at this month’s game night with Lotería, a game of chance similar to bingo. Save your spot early for snacks, prizes, and guaranteed fun

📚 Level up your research skills: Reading complex scholarly research - 10/8
Develop critical reading, annotating, and note-taking skills for tackling complex scholarly sources with the second installment of our research skills workshop series

🎭 Building a legacy: Cleveland Play House and CWRU connection - 10/9
This homecoming, hear from alumni Alexandru Zaharia and Rachel Fink, managing director of the Cleveland Play House, about the nearly century-long partnership between CPH and CWRU and the unique history of CPH’s many buildings

📝 Let’s Write! - 10/14
Unmotivated to finish your midterms? Writing the next great novel? Dedicate some time to work on whatever you need to finish with other hard workers to keep you accountable, featuring Writing Resource Center reps and research librarians for help if you need it

🍕 Pizza and research - 10/28
Our librarians are giving away pizza and answering your library-related or research questions. Stop by for a slice and to ensure the rest of this semester is a success

🐕👻 Paws for a Cause fall festival and costume contest - 10/30
The therapy dogs are back… and in costume! We’re partnering with Paws for a Cause for more comfort from our furry friends, a pet-themed craft, a costume contest, polaroids, snacks, and fall fun! Come in costume to enter to win a gift card!

Go to the events link in our bio or visit bit.ly/KSL_Events for more details! See you soon 🎃

Cleveland Play House's Euclid-77th Street Theater, then and now 🎭This homecoming weekend, hear from alumni Alexandru Zah...
09/28/2026

Cleveland Play House's Euclid-77th Street Theater, then and now 🎭

This homecoming weekend, hear from alumni Alexandru Zaharia and managing director of the Cleveland Play House, Rachel Fink, about the nearly century-long partnership between CPH and CWRU and the unique history of CPH’s many buildings, including the Euclid-77th Street Theater (1948-1983) and its significance to theater history.

RSVP for Building a Legacy: CPH and CWRU Connection on CampusGroups via the link in our bio, via bit.ly/KSL_Hoco26, or while registering to attend Homecoming

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!

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

🥳🎂You're invited to celebrate 20 years of the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship!📱💻🎈Join us in the Freedman Center ...
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🥂

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