Navigating the KSL Homepage

Discover:

Links to the resources you need for research and library services
These resources include:
- How to contact librarians for research assistance
- Information on Library Hours and Access
- How to access your library account

To follow along visit the KSL homepage. Consider bookmarking this link on your device.

Helpful Links:

Menu navigation for Ask KSL, Library Hours, Reserve a Room, and My Account

Ask KSL

Directs you to live chat and KSL staff's contact information
The Research Librarians tab connects to subject-specific areas and the KSL librarians who support those areas. Schedule an appointment or email a librarian for research assistance

Library Hours and Access

Here you will find information on KSL's operating hours
The library typically maintains a schedule of 24 hours a day, 5 days a week with extended hours during midterms and finals weeks
Students must present a valid CWRU or CIM ID card for overnight access
All visitors must present a CWRU ID for daytime access to KSL. Individuals who are not affiliated with CWRU may use a government issued ID for daytime access.

Reserve a Room

Solo pods, individual study rooms, collaboration rooms, and other KSL spaces are available to reserve through CWRU's Spartan Reservation System
In the Spartan Reservation System, click the "Create a Reservation" in the left sidebar and select "book now" to see what spaces are available for reservation
Students are allowed to reserve a space for up to 3 hours per day

My Account

Access your library account with your unique CWRU ID and password
Track the status of checked out items or those requested from other libraries
Check due dates and renew items

Menu Navigation

In the row below the Kelvin Smith Library title banner, you will find menu options such as Research & Tools, Services, Spaces, etc. These are dropdown menu resources that will be helpful along the research journey.

View of KSL homepage with top navigation menus outlined.

We'll highlight some of the most useful links from the navigation menu, but we encourage you to explore all of the drop-down options to learn more about everything available to you through KSL!

Research & Tools

Search Collections

Get Research Help

Of primary importance, the Get Research Help link connects you to librarians who can assist in research and accessing materials
Provides a list of subject librarians focused on individual disciplines at CWRU
Contact them directly or use the ASKSL online chat function or reach out via email at asksl@case.edu

Research Guides

Research Guides are quick-start pages by KSL librarians grouped by subject area from dance to cognitive science and engineering with links to relevant resources (databases, journals, newspapers, websites, etc.)
Research Guides serve as excellent starting point to find and access resources

University Archives and Special Collections

University Archives

Collects, preserves, and provides access to the permanently valuable records of Case Western Reserve University and its predecessor institutions. These materials document the university’s development, people, programs, and policies.

Access Details: Visit the University Archives page for contact information.
Appointments are required and can be scheduled by contacting the Archives directly at archives@case.edu.

Reading Room Hours: Check the UA page for current hours.

Special Collections

Supports teaching and research with rare books, manuscripts, and unique materials.

Access details: Visit the Special Collections page for contact and exhibit information. Schedule materials use through the Aeon Request System (Aeon account required).

Reading Room Hours: Check the Special Collections page for current hours. Visitors are welcome to enjoy exhibits and quiet study in the Henry R. Hatch Reading Room when it is open.

Services

Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing Privileges includes information about checking out physical materials from KSL, and how long you can check out different items

Equipment Borrowing

Equipment Borrowing provides information on equipment such as cameras, recorders, and laptops available to check out through the Loanable Equipment Program

Spaces

Reserve a Room at KSL

Reserve a Room at KSL includes information about and links to book both individual and group study spaces in KSL

Interactive Map

Interactive Maps provide detailed information about navigating each floor in KSL

CWRU Libraries

CWRU Libraries provides information about and links to the other campus libraries at CWRU, including the Cleveland Health Sciences Library, the Law Library, and the MSASS Library

Freedman Center

About the Center

The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship supports research, teaching, and learning that relies on or leverages advanced technology. The Center's technology lab with computer workstations and groupwork area, the Commons, are open to CWRU affiliates and community patrons. The options in this menu will help you learn more about the technology and services available to you.

News & Events

Event Calendar

Our Event Calendar highlights all the things happening in KSL--from data visualization workshops to visits from therapy dogs. We also recommend following KSL on Campus Groups!