Print - Copy -Fax
Printers -KSL computers link to 2 high speed, high volume printers. All printing costs 5 cents a page, and you can pay with with your CaseOneCard, coin, $1 or $5 bills. Printers are on the main floor and second floor, across from the elevators. For locations, check our Maps.
Copiers -KSL photocopiers are on the main floor, third floor, and Lower Level, so you can photocopy books and journals. Copies cost ten cents a page on digital copiers, and you can pay with your CaseOneCard, coin, $1 or $5 bills. For locations, check our Maps.
Poster Printing - Consultation, printing, and online scheduling for posters makes poster creation easy for your Research ShowCASE, class project, or conference presentation. KSL has a large format printer located in the Center for Statistics and Geospsatial Data (2nd floor)
Fax -There is no public fax machine at KSL. The closest is located in Printing Services Office in Thwing Student Center next to KSL.
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Things You Need To Know
Welcome To Kelvin Smith Library
Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) is the main library supporting the teaching and research of Case Western Reserve University with emphasis given to the College of Arts and Sciences, the Case School of Engineering and the Weatherhead School of Management. We are located between Thwing Student Center and Severance Hall. There are two branch librarys: Kulas Music Library and the Astronomy Library
Beginning early in the fall and spring semesters we are open 24/7 for your convenience. For details on all service and building hours visit KSL Hours
Kelvin Smith Contact Information
Main Service Desk: (216) 368-3506
Reference Desk: (216) 368-6596
Ask a Librarian (Ask a question by Live Chat, E-mail, Phone or Instant Messaging)
Hours Hotline: (216-368-6500)
KSL Floor Maps - Find the books, journals, copiers, study rooms and more.
KSL Reference/Subject Librarians - have a question, need help on your research?
Contact the librarian in your subject area. We are here to help you.
Other Case Libraries
In addition to Kelvin Smith Library there are several other campus libraries serving the professional schools.
Health Sciences - Cleveland Health Sciences Library
Law School - Judge Ben C. Green Law Library
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences - Lillian F. & Milford J.Harris Library
Case Affiliated Libraries
Affiliated Libraries
If you have a Case ID card, you have prvileges at the Case affiliate libraries:
- Cleveland Institute of Art- Gund Library
- Siegal College of Judaic Studies
- Cleveland Institute of Music - Robinson Music Library offers limited borrowing privileges
Check with the individual library if you have questions.
Study Carrels/Group Study Rooms
Study Carrels - KSL offers graduate student study carrels via an annual lottery, held each September the week after the Labor Day holiday.
Group Study Rooms - Group study rooms are available on the lower level of KSL and on the 3rd floor. Usage is on first come first served basis. These rooms are intended for group work ( 2 or more people) that requires conversation and consultation that might interfere with the quiet in other areas.
A single person using a room may be asked to leave the room if a group requests to use the room.
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