Public Services

Who We Are

Public Services staff serve as the principal point of contact for all who visit Kelvin Smith Library or use its resources and services either electronically or in person. Our services and staff support the teaching and research mission of the university by providing user centered services and access to and assistance with utilizing top quality resources in a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment.

The Department encompasses a wide range of activities including:

  • Borrowing Services
  • Reference
  • Library Instruction/Information Literacy
  • Center for Statistics and Geospatial Data
  • Building and Stacks Management

Staff Directory

Catherine Wells Assistant Director for Public Services 216-368-5201 catherine.wells@case.edu
Karen Oye Head of Customer Services 216-368-5309 karen.oye@case.edu
Janet Klein Manager of Main Service Desk 216-368-4245 janet.klein@case.edu
Brian Gray Head of Reference 216-368-8685 brian.c.gray@case.edu
Ann Vander Schrier Manager,Center for Statistics & Geospatial Data 216-368-8689 ann.vanderschrier@case.edu


Departmental Links

  • Reference Department
  • KSL News Blog
  • Center for Statistics and Geospatial Data  
  • Alumni Services
  • Library Instruction/Information Literacy 
  • Copyright Information/Fair Use
  • Circulation
  • Course Reserves
  • ILLIAD (Interlibrary Loan)     
  • Freedman Center

Procedures and Documentation

  • Borrowing Services & Policies  
  • CPL@Case (http:// library.case.edu/ksl/services/circ/cplatksl.html)
  • Visitor Services & Policies
  • KSL Faculty Handbook

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Who We Are FAQ

What and Where is Siegal?

The notation "Siegal" in the online catalog refers to the Aaron Garber Library of the Siegal College of Judaic Studies at 26500 Shaker Blvd. Cleveland OH 44122. The Aaron Garber Library is the academic library of the College and the central library of the Cleveland Jewish community. It includes 30,000 volumes, plus periodicals, language tapes, music and text CDs in English, Hebrew and Yiddish. The Library's electronic catalog is part of the online library system managed by Case Western Reserve University, and is included in OhioLINK, the statewide electronic academic catalog system. Online borrowing privileges are reserved for students registered at Siegal College. Community members are welcome to browse the catalog, visit the Garber Library and borrow materials.

For further information, contact by email, or call 216-464-4050 x131 or 132.

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