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Everything you need to know about CWRU's digital library, Digital Case.

CWRU's Digital Collections

At Case Western Reserve University, we have an openly-available online source for curated digital content. This online source is our digital library, known as Digital Case. By providing easy access to Special Collections, University Archives, and our Partner Institutions' digitized materials, digital copies of rare books, manuscripts, historical images, documents, audiovisual materials, and more are available for all! 

What is a Digital Library?

Definitions of a Digital Library:

A Digital Library (sometimes known as a Digital Collections Repository) serves "as a virtual space for gathering and sharing objects of interest and importance, where they can be searched, studied, and enjoyed at any place with access to the internet" (American Library Association, 2021). 
The Society of American Archivists states that it is "the technical infrastructure, services, and resources for the storage and management of digital information" (2023). 

Want More Information about CWRU's Digital Collections?

Contact the Digital Collections Librarian:

Crissandra George

Email (crissandra.george@case.edu)

Phone (216-368-0559)

Newly Added Collections

A Digital Library is also known as a:

Digital Collections Repository
Digital Archive
Digital Collections Database
Digital Repository

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